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Florida congressional delegation united in opposing drilling off state's coast

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U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL14), Francis Rooney (FL19) and the entire Florida congressional delegation today urged Acting Interior Secretary Bernhardt to protect the coasts of Florida from oil and gas development. Unanimous bipartisan support is rare in Washington, but the stakes are high for Florida, it’s economy and natural environment as the Trump Administration moves forward on drilling off the coast.

U.S. Rep. Castor: President Trump’s personal political predicament does not qualify as a national emergency

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after President Trump declared a national emergency – an unwarranted and unconstitutional act: “President Trump’s personal political predicament does not qualify as a national emergency.  He manufactured a national emergency to unlawfully divert funds to his pet project instead of focusing on what matters to American…

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.