U.S. Rep. Castor to U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Protect the Florida Manatee, not special interests
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) strongly opposing reclassification of the Florida manatee from “endangered” status to “threatened.” The letter also was signed by members of the Florida congressional delegation. U.S. Rep. Castor: $23 Million Health Care Innovation Grant Award for America’s Children’s Hospitals Will Modernize Care
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced that the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) received a $23 million Health Care Innovation Award to test new ideas and innovative models to deliver improved care, lower costs and better health to children enrolled in Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), particularly those with the greatest health care needs. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa is one of 10 children’s hospitals under CHA umbrella effort. U.S. Rep. Castor, local health care partners announce initiative to improve FL’s anti-cancer vaccination rate
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and a community coalition of doctors, nurses, researchers, public health students, health centers and advocates kicked off the HPV Action and Awareness campaign today in front of a local pediatricians’ office in Tampa. Tampa Bay transportation options to expand with $4.8M ferry grant
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that the Tampa Bay area will receive a $4.8 million federal boost for capital funding to help launch a private-public, high-speed ferry service to link job centers across Tampa Bay, including MacDill Air Force Base. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor posthumously presents military medals to WWII hero
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Ray Dever’s father, Ray Dever Senior, passed away when he was in high school and he said father his didn’t talk much about his military service. U.S. Rep. Castor: Wheels of justice should turn for everyone
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor spoke out yesterday during floor debate and helped defeat an amendment to eliminate federal support for families, veterans and seniors who rely on the Legal Services Corporation, which provides grants to Bay Area Legal Services and other legal aid organizations throughout the country that afford access to civil legal assistance. JFK in Tampa: The 50th Anniversary documentary archived in Library of Congress today, President Kennedy’s birthday
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa, St. Petersburg) today hosted an official presentation to the U.S. Library of Congress of JFK in Tampa: The 50th Anniversary on the birthday of President Kennedy. U.S. Rep. Castor announces national mental health legislation
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced her cosponsorship of the Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 that makes significant improvements in prevention and treatment of mental health in response to calls across Tampa Bay and nationwide for a comprehensive strategy. Castor highlights troops and MacDill in defense bill
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“The Tampa Bay community is committed to men and women in uniform and their families,” Castor said. “The NDAA passed today not only supports our troops, but continues our commitment to the missions and personnel at MacDill.” U.S. Rep. Castor: Ports win in WRRDA
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that Port Tampa Bay will gain new leverage in moving vital dredging projects with the passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Reform & Development Act Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
