House approves Kathy Castor bill promoting concrete masonry, manufacturing jobs
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The U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Democratic Florida Rep. Kathy Castor Wednesday that would boost construction jobs and help develop better building materials. New AARP report highlights significant out-of-pocket costs for family caregivers
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A new AARP report issued today details the out-of-pocket costs for caregivers in the United States – on average, family caregivers are spending 20 percent of their total income on caregiving expenses. This builds on last year’s AARP family caregiving report, which revealed the number of family caregivers in the United States – about 40 million, with Florida home to nearly 2.7 million of these caregivers. Doretha Edgecomb
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lifetime accomplishments of my friend and the trailblazing Floridian, Mrs. Doretha Edgecomb. Her invaluable contribution to the Tampa Bay community is an inspiration to us all. Today, I am grateful to recognize her selfless dedication and honorable service to our community. Mrs. Edgecomb is a proud graduate of Middleton High School in Tampa, Florida… U.S. Rep. Castor helps launch Cross-Bay Ferry
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This morning, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) participated in the launch of the Cross-Bay Ferry and released the following statement: U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on reported deceptive strategy behind FL's solar amendment
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the statement below following the reported deceptive strategy behind Florida’s solar amendment. USF Upward Bound Golden Anniversary Showcases Achievements, Longevity, and Life-Changing Opportunities
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Published by the Florida Sentinel Bulletin on Oct. 18, 2016 USF Upward Bound Golden Anniversary Showcases Achievements, Longevity and Life-Changing Opportunities U.S. Rep. Castor’s statement on the Presidential Policy Directive on Cuba
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) applauded the actions announced today by the Obama Administration to take another step forward in efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. Subvencion federal para estudiantes Hispanos en Tampa
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Publicado por el aire el 30 de septiembre del 2016 por WVEA, Carlos Bohorquez U.S. Rep. Castor announces $1.9M federal grant to strengthen TPD community policing
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today that Tampa Police Department is the recipient of a $1.9 million federal grant to hire 15 more officers to strengthen its community policing efforts. After months of pleas from experts and Florida leaders, Congress passes bill for Zika funding
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement and timeline relating to misplaced congressional priorities that led to the substantial delay in providing an emergency response to the Zika virus. The U.S. Congress finally passed $1.1 billion in emergency funding late last night, more than seven months after action was requested by President Obama. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
