Statement by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor on the passing of former Fla. Gov. Reubin Askew
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-14) released the following statement on the passing of former Fla. Gov. Reubin Askew. Air refueling tankers on course for MacDill AFB and Tampa Bay
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Defense’s proposed 2015 budget provides the first glimpse of success from the "MacDill Means Mobility" effort launched in 2012 as the Air Force plans to add eight refueling tanker aircraft, attendant jobs and infrastructure to MacDill Air Force Base. Congresista Castor urge acción rápida para ayudar a los estudiantes Dreamers a raíz de la decisión de la Corte Suprema de la Florida
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Ayer la Congresista Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) hizo una llamada para que la Legislatura de la Florida tome acción rápida por parte de Jose Godinez-Samperio y otros estudiantes inmigrantes quienes quieren trabajar y realizar su potencial. Rep. Kathy Castor visits Suncoast Tiger Bay Club
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, made her way across the bay Friday to meet with constituents just before a crucial election in her neighboring congressional district. U.S. Rep. Castor urges swift action for Dream Act students in wake of Florida Supreme Court ruling
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) today called on the Florida Legislature to act swiftly on behalf of Jose Godinez-Samperio and other immigrant students who seek to work and realize their highest potential. U.S. Rep. Castor: Homeowners and thoughtful reform prevail as U.S. House passes overdue fix to flood insurance
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After months of urging, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act today. U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL), who pressured House Republican leadership for months to address the problem, hailed the measure as an important step to bring relief to families and businesses across the Tampa Bay area and across the country. U.S. Rep. Castor highlights State of Florida’s hypocritical request for new federal Medicaid dollars
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U.S. Rep. Castor highlights State of Florida’s hypocritical request for new federal Medicaid dollars, while Legislature appears ready to block expansion again Please see the attached letter sent today from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) to the Senate President and House Speaker of the Florida Legislature. U.S. Rep. Castor presses Congress to address economic challenges for women, raise minimum wage
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced her support today for an increase in the minimum wage, which would boost the economic security of women across America. Castor is a cosponsor of the Fair Minimum Wage Act (H.R. 1010), which would raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour. Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. David T. Welch
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Every year during Black History Month, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor gathers with neighbors in St. Petersburg to recognize local extraordinary individuals and honor their service in the Congressional Record. This year, she celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. David T. Welch, and she was joined by his family. Dr. Welch was a champion for civil rights, education and health care. His remarkable career in public service and many contributions to our area stand as a testament to his tremendous character. U.S. Rep. Castor, Florida leaders call for end of racial discrimination and restoration of voting rights
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa, St. Petersburg, FL), ACLU and NAACP officials today called for an end to an insidious and discriminatory Florida policy that has disenfranchised over 1.5 million Floridians, including 20 percent of the state's African-American population. The officials urged change one month before Florida's Governor and Cabinet (sitting as the Clemency Board) will… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
