U.S. Rep. Castor presents historical contribution to Library of Congress on behalf of local teen
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Since 2000, the Library of Congress has held a special collection of personal stories of American war veterans, beginning with World War I. U.S. Rep. Castor Files Historic Amicus Brief on DOMA Case Before U.S. Supreme Court
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Today, U.S. Rep. Castor and 211 other Congress members filed a historic Amicus Brief in support of the position that Supreme Court should rule to strike down Section 3 of the defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Over the last few years, Rep. Castor has joined many other briefs in state challenges and is proud to take the fight to the federal level today. Cancer research threatened by sequester
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Research institutions in all 50 states will see their budgets decrease this year as a result of across the board spending cuts. That includes Tampa’s Moffitt Cancer Center. Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Passes with Increased Protections for Women
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Women and supporters for the prevention and elimination of domestic and sexual violence were victorious today with the adoption of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 286-138. Dr. Yvonne Scruggs-Leftwich
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Mr. Speaker: I rise today to celebrate Black History Month and to honor and highlight the distinguished career of Dr. Yvonne Scruggs-Leftwich. Dr. Scruggs-Leftwich’s contributions to civil rights, education, and public service have left an indelible mark on our country. Dr. Scruggs-Leftwich has dedicated the majority of her life to public service. Born in Niagra Falls, New York,… Rep. Castor Recognizes 2 St. Petersburg Leaders
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Rep. Castor hosts a WISE luncheon every year during Black History Month to gather our neighbors and honor our "wisest" who have made a difference. This year, the WISE luncheon was held Feb. 22 at Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in St. Petersburg and two community icons were recognized. Pinellas transit system deploys new hybrid buses
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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Thursday unveiled eight new diesel-electric hybrid buses that will replace aging buses in the transit system's fleet. 274,000 Tampa Bay neighbors to benefit from extended health care
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“Families and businesses across Florida will be well-served by doctor visits and medical care under the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. Florida has more to gain than just about any other state and the state’s economic prospects are looking brighter with the move toward the broad expansion of health services to likely a million Floridians. The Florida Legislature should move swiftly to implement this vital health care reform and follow the near unanimous advice of health professionals, consumer advocates and economists. U.S. Rep. Castor to host Job & Community Resource Fair
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More than 50 employers will be present at the 2013 Job & Community Resource Fair, hosted by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, City of St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance, and WorkNet Pinellas. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor urges Speaker of the House to take action against sequester
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Rep. Kathy Castor is urging Speaker of the House John Boehner to take action against the harmful implications of the sequester to all Americans and our economic recovery. In Tampa Bay especially, these devastating cuts are inconsistent with the community’s economic recovery, forcing severe budget reductions at the wrong time and hurting some of our major economic engines -- such as the… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
