House Okays Hate Crimes Legislation
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The U.S. House gave final approval today to the federal hate crimes legislation. Congresswoman Kathy Castor co-sponsored a similar bill in the House. Castor Highlights Breast Cancer Disparities Bill
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor, working to eliminate disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, advocated her bill today during a significant hearing on the Subcommittee on Health. U.S. Rep. Castor Announces Funding For UF/ Ruskin Tropical Aquaculture
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The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval today for the Ruskin Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory to receive $300,000, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced. U.S. House Passes Travel Promotion Bill
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With tourism one of the most vital industries in the state of Florida, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor spoke on the House floor today in support of a bill designed to encourage visitors from other countries to travel to the United States, a move that has the potential to create thousands of jobs in our nation. Castor's Breast Cancer Disparities Bill Gets Hearing
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A bill introduced by Congresswoman Kathy Castor to eliminate disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment will be the subject of a significant hearing Wednesday in the Subcommittee on Health. The Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009 will create incentives and requirements for adequate care for all women, regardless of race, income or health insurance status. 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. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
