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U.S. Rep. Castor warns that "riders" to House Appropriations Bills will block new Cuban engagement efforts, restrict travel

| Posted in Press Release
Tags: Cuba Relations

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL), who has been working for more engagement with Cuba to advance human rights for the Cuban people, is speaking out against language, or “riders,” added to U.S. House Appropriations Committee bills that would block President Obama’s new policy on Cuba and urging her House colleagues to support amendments that would remove these riders. The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on the first of these amendments today.

Timing is everything: U.S. Rep. Castor Shares Historic Change with 90-year-old former Tampa Cuban Consul

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Tags: Cuba Relations

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) received word of the official removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsor of Terrorism list at the moment she was reviewing the history of the Tampa-based consulate with the former Tampa Cuban Consul, 90-year-old Raul Villamia. U.S. Rep. Castor pledged to him that she would work to return the consulate to Tampa.

U.S. Rep. Castor applauds President Obama’s decision to rescind Cuba’s State Sponsor of Terrorism designation

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Tags: Cuba Relations

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) praised the President’s decision to rescind Cuba’s State Sponsor of Terrorism designation. “Cuban families, including many of our neighbors in the Tampa area, businesses and educators will benefit as both countries cast off outdated Cold War policies that limit interaction and progress on economic and human rights reform,” she said.

U.S. Rep. Castor praises historic changes to modernize U.S. policy toward Cuba

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Tags: Cuba Relations

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) praised historic changes to U.S./Cuba travel and trade policy that are certain to boost Tampa International Airport, expand educational, cultural and religious exchanges, and empower Cuban entrepreneurs. The U.S. Treasury and Commerce Departments announced broad new regulations effective tomorrow that execute President Obama’s recent announcement of modernization of U.S. policy toward Cuba.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announces Tampa/Cuba Forum in 2015 and Posts New, Important Info on Impending Legal Changes

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Tags: Cuba Relations

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that she will host a Community Forum early in 2015 with the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and Tampa International Airport to educate Tampa Bay families and businesses on the evolving landscape tied to President Barack Obama’ historic announcement to normalize relations with Cuba last week.

Tampa plays vital role in enlightened approach toward Cuba

| Posted in Opinion Pieces

… the Western Hemisphere. Tampa's ties with Cuba are centuries old. José Martí called … Tampa in the late 1800s to support Cuba's independence from Spain, and Tampa … for the benefit of our country and Cuba. Our Cuban-American neighbors called for … the ability to support their relatives in Cuba. Many have lived in Tampa for … of Commerce and local officials traveled to Cuba to position Tampa as a gateway … more travel opportunities for all Americans to Cuba. Meanwhile, heads turned when a U …

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor Statement on Historic Change in U.S./Cuba Policy

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Tags: Cuba Relations

Today, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor announced strong support for historic changes in U.S. policy towards Cuba. President Obama detailed the changes which include reestablishing diplomatic relations, expanding travel opportunities and support for the Cuban people. U.S. Rep. Castor has been working for years to encourage the changes announced by the President today.