Castor Brings Children's Health Care Issues to Forefront
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As lawmakers inch closer to landmark health care reform, the National Association of Children’s Hospitals, in coordination with the Congressional Children’s Health Care Caucus, hosted a Capitol Hill briefing today featuring leaders of Tampa Bay area hospitals. Castor Honors Tampa Nurse During Hispanic Heritage Month
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As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, Congresswoman Kathy Castor has honored Estrella Clement with recognition in the Congressional Record. Castor Places Friendly Wager on Bulls Game
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It’s the Bulls vs. the Bearcats, the University of South Florida vs. the University of Cincinnati and guava pastries vs. barbecue sauce. Castor Supports Benefits For Troops
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With Congress designating 2009 as the Year of the Military Family, Congresswoman Castor continued her commitment to our troops and their families as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Defense Authorization bill today. House Okays Hate Crimes Legislation
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The U.S. House gave final approval today to the federal hate crimes legislation. Congresswoman Kathy Castor co-sponsored a similar bill in the House. Castor Highlights Breast Cancer Disparities Bill
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor, working to eliminate disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, advocated her bill today during a significant hearing on the Subcommittee on Health. U.S. Rep. Castor Announces Funding For UF/ Ruskin Tropical Aquaculture
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The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval today for the Ruskin Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory to receive $300,000, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced. U.S. House Passes Travel Promotion Bill
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With tourism one of the most vital industries in the state of Florida, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor spoke on the House floor today in support of a bill designed to encourage visitors from other countries to travel to the United States, a move that has the potential to create thousands of jobs in our nation. Castor's Breast Cancer Disparities Bill Gets Hearing
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A bill introduced by Congresswoman Kathy Castor to eliminate disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment will be the subject of a significant hearing Wednesday in the Subcommittee on Health. The Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009 will create incentives and requirements for adequate care for all women, regardless of race, income or health insurance status. Veterans Can Seek Emergency Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Benefits
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Veterans whose post-9/11 G.I. Bill education benefits have been delayed can receive emergency payments starting today at the St. Petersburg VA Regional Office, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced. As of today, veterans also can apply online at www.va.gov. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
