U.S. Rep. Castor Presses Congress to Modernize, Expand Ports to Spur Job Creation
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg) is urging Congress to pass a bill designed to spur job creation and economic growth by making smart investments to improve our nation’s ports and other key water infrastructure. Dottie Berger MacKinnon
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Mr. Speaker: I rise today to honor the life and legacy of an outstanding leader of the Tampa Bay community, Dottie Berger MacKinnon. Her tireless crusade to better the lives of neglected and abused children is an inspiration to the Tampa Bay community and to this great nation. Among Mrs. Berger MacKinnon’s numerous accomplishments is her work in founding charities that support needy… 100+ Tampa Bay students attend U.S. Rep. Castor’s Academy Day
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“You will become part of the 1 percent if you decide to pursue this,” MacDill Airforce Base Commander Colonel Scott DeThomas said to encourage a crowd of more than 100 students as he kicked off the program for Academy Day 2013. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor hosts Academy Day every year to give local students an opportunity to learn more about the service academies as they prepare their… U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on the passing of U.S. Rep. Young
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor (Fla. District 14) released the following statement on passing of Congressman Bill Young: "Tampa Bay is mourning the passing of Congressman Bill Young, but celebrates his life as a leader who for decades has been passionate about our community, especially MacDill Air Force Base, our military members, veterans and their families. My thoughts and prayers are… Government shutdown: What it means to our Veterans
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The government shutdown is having harmful impacts on veterans across the Tampa Bay area and the entire country. A comprehensive FAQ on the Shutdown’s Effect on Veterans Affairs is available here If the shutdown continues into late October, veterans benefits will be suspended, veterans’ appeals for disability benefits halted and VA National Cemeteries will conduct a reduced number of… U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on the passing of Dottie Berger MacKinnon
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement today upon the passing of Dottie Berger MacKinnon: Petition to Open U.S. Government to be filed tomorrow – Opportunity for Republicans to Join Democrats to End Shutdown
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Congressional Democrats will file a petition tomorrow morning to reopen the U.S. government and provide Republicans with an opportunity to vote to end the shutdown. “Republican colleagues who have voiced support for a clean resolution to fund government operations will have an opportunity to bring that vote to the floor and halt further economic damage to our Tampa Bay neighbors… The Way Out of Washington Dysfunction
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Jobs, education, innovation and infrastructure are at the heart of a path forward to end the government shutdown and build long-term economic opportunities for Americans. Democrats have proposed a balanced approach that charts a sustainable course for middle-class families, and we are eager for solutions and a long-term budget. U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on U.S. Rep. Young's retirement
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) released the following statement upon U.S. Rep. Bill Young’s announcement of his planned retirement in 2014: U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on government shutdown
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Below is a statement released by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) regarding the government shutdown: "Congressional Republicans’ refusal to back off their extreme demands has led to a shutdown of American government. The Tea Party government shutdown will cause significant economic damage. Our neighbors, veterans and business owners back home will suffer… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
