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U.S. Rep. Castor Shares Stories of Neighbors Hurt by the Trump Shutdown

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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) urged GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump to immediately reopen the U.S. government.  U.S. Rep. Castor shared stories from neighbors across the Tampa area who are not receiving paychecks even though they are at work and others impacted by the shutdown.  Watch her full remarks below: …

U.S. Rep. Castor Nominates 27 of Tomorrow’s Leaders to Our Nation’s Service Academies

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“I am proud to have so many students in Florida’s 14th Congressional district who are interested in serving America,” U.S. Rep. Castor said. “These impressive students are tomorrow’s leaders and, by applying to a U.S. military academy, they are demonstrating their commitment to working hard for an excellent education and serving our country.”

U.S. Rep. Castor Honors Fallen Tampa Hero USAF Major O'Keeffe Ahead of Gold Star Mother's Day

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As Gold Star Mother's Day approaches this weekend, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today passage of legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Air Force Major Andreas “Andy” O’Keeffe. U.S. Rep. Castor’s bill will rename the Town n’ Country post office in honor of Major O’Keefe.  “Major O’Keeffe represented the best that our Tampa community and America…

U.S. Rep. Castor Announces Wins for MacDill AFB

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced two big victories for MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), bolstering the base’s mission: (1) the relocation of a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot simulator to MacDill AFB to further train our airmen and women; and (2) passage of the Senator John McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes investments for MacDill AFB and service members.

U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on today's announcement of federal indictments against 12 Russian officers

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after today’s announcement by the U.S. Justice Department’s special counsel of indictments against 12 Russian military officers that include charges of money laundering and cyber attacks on local, state and federal elections and political offices to boost Trump’s prospects in the 2016 election:

Independence Day News: U.S. Rep. Castor celebrates appointments to U.S. Service Academies

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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) proudly announced that seven of her nominees have received appointments into a service academy for the upcoming school year. “It is one of my greatest honors to provide Tampa Bay area students with a nomination to one of our prestigious U.S. Service Academies,” said U.S. Rep. Castor. “These young men and women are our community’s best and brightest,…