Castor Secures $6 Million for Ports Tampa, Manatee
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor secured nearly $6 million today for improvements to the Port of Tampa and Port Manatee. The money will bolster our region’s vibrant shipping industry, which supports hundreds of jobs in the Tampa Bay area. Castor Votes To Protect Seniors from Medicare Premium Increases
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“The Medicare Premium Fairness Act ensures that millions of seniors will not see increases in their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. Castor Statement on Extending Unemployment Benefits
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement regarding the House’s passage of legislation to provide extended unemployment benefits in at least 27 states, including Florida: Castor Champions Student Financial Aid Legislation
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The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, cosponsored by Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor, is poised to pass the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Castor Works To Protect Seniors
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Medicare Advantage marketing abuses have affected many seniors, prompting Congresswoman Kathy Castor to take steps to protect the elderly from these deceptive practices through the health care reform effort. Castor Statement On Energy and Commerce Committee’s Passage Of Landmark America’s Affordable Health Choices Act
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Energy and Commerce’s passage of the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act: “America’s health care system is broken. Health care is too expensive. Wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of premiums. Insurance companies rake in exorbitant profits every year. Meanwhile families with insurance and families without insurance are suffering. Out of spotlight, Rep. Kathy Castor works for health reforms
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Midnight approached and the lawmakers were still debating. Back and forth it went over the role of government in health care. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor stood out for not standing out. Head down, she focused on the mountain before her — the 1,000-plus pages that make up America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Castor Promotes On-site Workplace Health Clinics
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As Congresswoman Kathy Castor works on the most significant health care reform in decades, she is focusing on strategies that reduce the cost of care while making sure Americans have convenient access to doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. Castor is working to add a provision to the health care reform bill that will help businesses develop on-site clinics and wellness initiatives for their employees. Castor Announces Funding For Injured Soldiers, Veterans at Haley VA
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Working to improve medical care for injured soldiers and war veterans, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that federal funding is being directed to Tampa to support the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and MacDill Air Force Base. Castor Statement On Historic American Clean Energy and Security Act
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“The stakes are very high for Florida when it comes to our clean energy future and climate change. The American Clean Energy and Security Act will help rebuild Florida’s economy with clean energy jobs and tackle climate change that poses serious risks to Florida families and businesses. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
