Congresswoman Kathy Castor hailed today the clean-energy jobs being created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant initiative. Through this initiative, Hillsborough County has received $7.7 million and today they debuted new solar panels atop the old main courthouse.
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“This is great news for our hardworking small-business owners and tourism leaders on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Although the Tampa Bay area has had no oil on its beaches, our hotels, restaurants and fishermen have been affected nonetheless.
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, which is poised to pass the U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon and be sent to President Obama:
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor joined the Democratic female members of the U.S. House of Representatives today to press the U.S. Senate to stop blocking vital jobs legislation, which the House passed last month.
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As oil washed closer to Florida on Thursday, local businesses and environmentalists said the state must spread a critically important message: Tampa Bay beaches are still oil-free.
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced that jobs, small business help and tax credits for Floridians are at the heart of the bill passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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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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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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