Castor on Wednesday said the "safe haven for Al Qaeda in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is one of the greatest strategic threats to the United States" and the Bush Administration "must refocus" its attention there.
"Further, I hope General Petraeus' experiences in Iraq will force him to take into account the wear and tear on our war fighters, their equipment and their families," said Castor.
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The author of a plan to allow drilling as close as 25 miles off Florida withdrew it Wednesday but plans to bring it up again soon.
Florida lawmakers, this time led by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, have blocked drilling that close to Florida, saying it could harm the state's environment and tourism.
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Madam Speaker, let us, as an American community, pause today to remember the legacy Dr. King left for each of us to carry – to dream, to love, and to accept. Read more »
Madam Speaker, in recognition of Women’s History Month, I rise today to honor Delia P. Sanchez, a champion for children in Florida. Ms. Sanchez is a wonderful example of the power of women to shape future generations and make a difference in their communities. Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, helped Rosado obtain the Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and World War II Victory Medal, among others.
The congressional office also secured several foreign honors, including the Belgian Fourragere, the Dutch Orange Lanyard and a Thank You America certificate from France. Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, presented the veteran of the 101st Airborne Division with a collection of a dozen medals and commendations that she said Rosado should have received during World War II. Read more »
''This is a significant loss of revenue that could affect the disabled, nursing home residents, mothers and children,'' said Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, who is leading efforts within the delegation to find a fix.
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Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor, who asked Gov. Charlie Crist the day before to put pressure on the White House for a Medicaid fix, warned that cuts are going to be a serious problem and told Snipes his information helped. Read more »
Haley and USF will study injuries like those suffered by troops in explosions.
At a news conference outside Haley, Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, said she recently inserted language in the National Defense Authorization Act that gives the Haley-USF partnership "a leg up" in getting some of that $450-million. Read more »
Monday, flanked by doctors and academics, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, announced a new partnership to study brain injuries between James A. Haley VA Medical Center and the University of South Florida's Colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health. Read more »
