Noting the transportation, economic and environmental significance of launching high speed rail in Florida, Congresswoman Kathy Castor joined today with leaders from all over the state to announce the creation of a new, statewide organization to support bringing rail to the Sunshine State. The effort is called ConnectUs, and more information can be found at www.fastrailconnectus.com. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor held a telephone town hall forum Thursday night with thousands of Tampa Bay area residents to discuss health insurance reform and take questions. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Energy and Commerce’s passage of the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act: “America’s health care system is broken. Health care is too expensive. Wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of premiums. Insurance companies rake in exorbitant profits every year. Meanwhile families with insurance and families without insurance are suffering. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded more than $4.7 million to three local law enforcement agenices to hire, rehire or keep on board 25 officers. The money comes from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read more »

As Congresswoman Kathy Castor works on the most significant health care reform in decades, she is focusing on strategies that reduce the cost of care while making sure Americans have convenient access to doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. Castor is working to add a provision to the health care reform bill that will help businesses develop on-site clinics and wellness initiatives for their employees. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor outlined her commitment today to make health care more affordable for Americans by working to lower the prices of prescription drugs. Read more »

Recognizing the high impact of Tampa’s port on our local economy, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that $10 million is heading to Port of Tampa businesses through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The recipients of the money are dedicated to adding jobs at their shipyards. Read more »

Working to improve medical care for injured soldiers and war veterans, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that federal funding is being directed to Tampa to support the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and MacDill Air Force Base. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that Tampa Bay area community health centers are receiving more than $7 million through President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The money is creating and preserving jobs, enabling health centers to see more patients and funding critical construction work at health center locations. Read more »

“The stakes are very high for Florida when it comes to our clean energy future and climate change. The American Clean Energy and Security Act will help rebuild Florida’s economy with clean energy jobs and tackle climate change that poses serious risks to Florida families and businesses. Read more »