Madam Speaker, in recognition of Women’s History Month, I rise today to honor Delia P. Sanchez, a champion for children in Florida. Ms. Sanchez is a wonderful example of the power of women to shape future generations and make a difference in their communities. Read more »

This list reflects U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s grassroots experience. As an environmental lawyer and Hillsborough County Commissioner, Castor uses her grassroots knowledge and experience to continue to fight for Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties. She has worked on these issues directly with her neighbors: health care, education, the environment/energy independence and community/economic development. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, helped Rosado obtain the Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and World War II Victory Medal, among others. The congressional office also secured several foreign honors, including the Belgian Fourragere, the Dutch Orange Lanyard and a Thank You America certificate from France. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, presented the veteran of the 101st Airborne Division with a collection of a dozen medals and commendations that she said Rosado should have received during World War II. Read more »

''This is a significant loss of revenue that could affect the disabled, nursing home residents, mothers and children,'' said Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, who is leading efforts within the delegation to find a fix. Read more »

Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor, who asked Gov. Charlie Crist the day before to put pressure on the White House for a Medicaid fix, warned that cuts are going to be a serious problem and told Snipes his information helped. Read more »

Haley and USF will study injuries like those suffered by troops in explosions. At a news conference outside Haley, Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, said she recently inserted language in the National Defense Authorization Act that gives the Haley-USF partnership "a leg up" in getting some of that $450-million. Read more »

Monday, flanked by doctors and academics, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, announced a new partnership to study brain injuries between James A. Haley VA Medical Center and the University of South Florida's Colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health. Read more »

Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, who also represents portions of Manatee County, agreed. "We need a budget that will help families, not hurt them . . . The proposed Bush 2009 budget is dead on arrival due to its misguided priorities." Read more »

"We're here to celebrate the progress that has been made through the HOPE VI program, and to celebrate the passage of landmark legislation to reauthorize it," Castor told a gathering of about 30 local leaders and Bradenton Village residents. Later she added, "Talk to senators (Mel) Martinez and (Bill) Nelson and encourage them to move this along." Read more »