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U.S. Rep. Castor Calls on U.S. Soccer Federation to Remedy Pay Inequity and Treatment Experienced by Women's Team

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Tags: Equality for All, Women

As the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team continues to score big on the global stage in the Women’s World Cup, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) once again urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to remedy the pay inequity and treatment experienced by the women’s team. Despite continuing to break attendance and viewership records, and many times generating more revenue than the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has faced an outsized wage gap compared to their male counterparts. U.S. Rep. Castor’s letter to Carlos Cordeiro, U.S. Soccer Federation president, includes the numbers backing these unprecedented revenue and viewership records.

U.S. Rep. Castor Celebrates Federal Grants to Lift Up University Area Families, Students & Businesses

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Tags: Infrastructure, Climate Crisis, Small Business, Jobs & Economy, Equality for All

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today two federal grants awarded to the University area, continuing her work to lift up the families, students and businesses who live and work in this growing area of innovation. These grants, awarded to University Area Community Development Corporation Inc. ($300,000) and the University of South Florida ($7.5 million), will bolster the region’s economy and continue investment in research and innovation burgeoning from the USF area.

U.S. Rep. Castor Responds to Trump’s Shortsighted State of the Union Address, Calls for Action on Real Issues Affecting American Families

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Tags: Health Care, Climate Crisis, Equality for All, Protecting Consumers

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following President Trump’s shortsighted State of the Union address: “Tonight, we heard little vision from President Trump.  He did not mention higher wages for Americans and gave only passing reference to tackling exorbitant health care and drug costs.  There also was no mention of the most significant crisis of our…

U.S. Rep. Castor, U.S. Sen. Nelson oppose FL Gov. Scott’s proposal to cut state’s Medicaid -- harming our neighbors with disabilities, seniors and their families

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Tags: Health Care, Equality for All

While Florida Gov. Rick Scott seeks a proposal to cut nearly $100 million from families who rely on Medicaid, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson are leading an effort by members of Congress from Florida to stop it and protect seniors and our neighbors with disabilities.