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U.S. Rep. Castor calls for Justice Department review of Florida’s bar on civil rights restoration for non-violent offenders
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa, St. Petersburg, FL) sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder to urge a Justice Department inquiry relating to civil rights restoration in Florida. In Florida, most non-violent offenders never regain their civil rights and voting rights due to multi-year and bureaucratic requirements imposed by the Florida Clemency Board. U.S. Rep. Castor announces $350K economic development grant for new HCC workforce training initiative and higher wage jobs
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With last week’s U.S. Census report revealing that Tampa Bay ranks last among the country’s 25 largest metro areas when it comes to median household income, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) said today that investments in transportation and related job training will help provide a pipeline to higher wage employment. “The Tampa Bay community must stay focused on… U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor's Statement on President Obama’s address to the nation
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) released the following statement on President Obama’s address to the nation: USF receives largest grant in nation to assist Florida families with health coverage decisions
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that the University of South Florida received the largest “navigator” grant in the nation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist families and consumers shop and enroll in the health insurance marketplace. U.S. Rep. Castor: U.S. Justice Dept. grant to combat domestic violence awarded to Bay Area Legal Services and The Spring of Tampa Bay
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that Bay Area Legal Services will receive nearly $500,000 under the Legal Assistance for Victims Grants initiative and the Violence Against Women Act. The grant will strengthen civil and criminal legal assistance for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault. Health director, lawmaker encourage HPV vaccination
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Citing statistics they called alarming, health officials urged Pinellas County parents to vaccinate their children against the sometimes deadly human papilloma virus, or HPV. U.S. Rep. Castor statement on BP's "Gross Negligence"
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the statement below following today’s ruling by a federal district judge in New Orleans that placed the majority of blame on BP for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster in 2010. “It is appropriate that BP be held fully accountable for its gross negligence and economic and environmental damage caused by the 2010 disaster. Workers lost their lives and… U.S. Rep Castor: Major investments to reduce infant mortality headed to Tampa Bay
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that two Tampa Bay organizations are recipients of Healthy Start grants for a five-year cycle to fund initiatives that reduce infant mortality rates in Tampa and South St. Petersburg. Tampa Family Health Centers receives $250K federal grant
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that Tampa Family Health Centers is one of only two recipients in Florida to receive a $250,000 grant through the Affordable Care Act to fund facility enhancements to support the Patient-Centered Medical Home model. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |