With many businesses cutting back or even laying off, the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital has announced a new program that officials hope will provide good paying jobs, alleviate the nursing shortage and take care of wounded veterans. Read more »

A new nursing academy will help alleviate the state’s nursing shortage, offer care to wounded veterans and create high-paying jobs in the Tampa Bay area, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said today. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today she is continuing to push for quality, affordable health care with an immediate increase of Medicaid dollars to Florida and other states suffering from the economic downturn. As Congress considers a second economic stimulus package, Castor will fight to focus the package on jobs and health care. 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 »

''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. Read more »

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 »

Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, who also represents portions of Manatee County, agreed. "We need a budget that will help families, not hurt them . . . The proposed Bush 2009 budget is dead on arrival due to its misguided priorities." Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor called the rates at which Tampa Bay veterans hospitals turn away sick patients "unbelievable" Thursday, and urged the man slated to take over the Department of Veterans Affairs to address the problem. Read more »