Statement on ending “Wet Foot/Dry Foot”
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The end of the “wet foot/dry foot” policy should be followed by congressional action to lift the outdated economic embargo and improve economic conditions for everyday Cubans. U.S. Rep. Castor addresses misleading, inaccurate ACA info from Gov. Scott
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Please see the attached letter from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy regarding misleading and inaccurate information in Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s recent correspondence on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare & Medicaid. Save Protections for Patients with Pre-existing Conditions
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As the GOP leadership leads an effort to repeal quality, affordable health care for millions of Americans, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) was chosen as the first to lead the fight to preserve health care protections and the financial security of seniors, women and our neighbors with pre-existing conditions. U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on Russian cyberattacks
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) issued the following statement on Russian cyberattacks against the United States: U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announces $1.6 million in recovered federal benefits for Tampa Bay families
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With the help of U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14), hundreds of veterans, seniors, troops, families and neighbors in the Tampa Bay area recovered more than $1.6 million in unpaid federal benefits in 2016. Nearly half—$773,132—was owed to our local veterans for benefits they have earned. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s statement on first regular commercial flight today between Tampa and Cuba
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“New commercial airline service between Tampa and Cuba marks another important milestone for families on both sides of the Florida Straits. I am proud that the Tampa community has been at the forefront of positive change in America’s relationship with the Cuban people. We must turn the page on the Cold War policies of the past and build new bridges to jobs and economic opportunities for Tampa residents and the Cuba people. The regular Southwest Airline flight from Tampa International Airport is the culmination of years of advocacy with the Obama Administration. The flight is affordable and will connect families, students, cultural institutions at a pivotal time in the history of U.S./Cuba relations.” Castor: Short-term budget measure a fitting symbol of U.S. House Republicans’ failure to govern
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement on the short-term funding bill: U.S. Rep. Castor travels with POTUS to Tampa
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) is accompanying President Barack Obama on Air Force One to travel to Tampa, FL in support of his visit with active duty members at MacDill Air Force Base, home of the U.S. Special Operations Command, the 6th Air Mobility Wing and U.S. Central Command. Rep. Castor is also traveling with the President in support of the counterterrorism campaign he has directed as Commander-in-Chief. U.S. Rep. Castor's Statement Regarding the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement regarding the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. “I am pleased that a number of provisions in the bill passed today could benefit the Airmen and their families who serve at MacDill Air Force Base, including a 2.1 percent pay raise for our troops and their families and an authorization for an Army Reserve… 21st Century Cures passes U.S. House with a boost for medical research
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Medical researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida are likely beneficiaries as are families who struggle with cancer, Alzheimer's and opioid addiction of the 21st Century Cures legislation that passed last night in the U.S. House with overwhelming bipartisan support, announced U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14). Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
