Congresswoman Kathy Castor was recognized today as a “Champion for Children” by First Focus, a bipartisan advocacy organization dedicated to children’s issues.
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Thousands of Florida teachers will keep their jobs, and Florida's struggling budget will receive a helpful shot in the arm tomorrow when the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass legislation that will save thousands of education jobs and avoid more drastic layoffs and cuts.
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Two new health clinics, funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, are already providing jobs and will soon serve community residents who depend upon health centers for medical care.
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A new report released this week showed alarming statistics that Florida’s rate of babies born prematurely is higher than the national average, a troubling trend because studies have shown correlations between preterm births and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Small-business owners should check the mail because they will receive postcards relating to new tax credits, Congresswoman Kathy Castor said today.
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U.S. Representative Kathy Castor announced today that some health insurers will begin to voluntarily provide coverage to graduating college seniors and young adults under age 26 in advance of the September effective date provided in the recently enacted health insurance reform law.
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that the University of South Florida is receiving nearly $6 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for its PaperFree Florida initiative. USF’s proposal will bring electronic prescribing to the Tampa Bay area while creating jobs in the health care and information technology sectors.
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that the state Department of Elder Affairs is receiving $1 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help seniors manage chronic conditions.
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement upon passage of historic health insurance reform legislation. Castor, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, had a direct hand in drafting many provisions that will benefit Floridians and their health. Her leadership role was recognized, as she was the first Floridian to speak for the bill on the floor of the House.
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Our parents, grandparents and neighbors throughout the Tampa Bay area and across America will see their Medicare coverage improve when landmark health reform passes. That's correct. Contrary to opposing claims, not one guaranteed Medicare benefit is cut.
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