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July 22, 2016

May the angels of dearest Congressman Mark's formidable spirit usher him, and the hearts of his loved ones, to a ‎state of peace and well-being‎. On behalf of the people of Ohio's 9th Congressional district, our deepest sympathies are extended to his Hawaiian family, his friends, associates and staff. During his days of life with us, his extraordinary valor was demonstrated daily.


July 22, 2016

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today announced that the Kelleys Island Land Field Airport has secured $171,100 in a competitive grant award for designated runway improvements, to include new sealing and remarking of 2,203 feet of Runway 9/27 to “maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris.” The competitive grant was awarded by th


July 20, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) joined the National Institute of Health’s National Cancer Institute to announce the two-year award of $151,100 in federal cancer research funds to The University of Toledo’s Department of Biological Sciences research laboratory for the purpose of new cancer research entitled, “A Novel RhoG Protein Interaction Network in Invadopodia.” The rese


July 20, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of $1,500,000 in Lead Based Paint Hazard Control awards and $150,000 in Healthy Homes Supplemental awards to Erie County.

July 19, 2016

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today announced that the Akron-based International Chemical Workers Union Council will receive $336,157 to train “instructors to conduct hazardous materials response training programs for individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to hazardous materials accidents and incidents.” The funds are from the Department of Transportation un


July 19, 2016
Winners Receive American Flag Flown Over US Capitol
Toledo, Ohio – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) announced this week that the winners of her inaugural Facebook photo contest are Kyle Burr of Avon, Ohio and Jacob Bollenbacher of Bellevue, Ohio.

July 14, 2016
700 New American-Made Jobs for Next Generation Jeep Wrangler
Toledo, Ohio — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) applauded today’s announcement by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for their planned $700 million investment in the Toledo Assembly Complex North Plant to produce the next generation Jeep Wrangler.

July 13, 2016

~ Warns of Shortsighted Funding Limitations, Likely Delays ~


July 13, 2016

“A Two Year Solution to an Immediate Problem”


July 12, 2016
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today announced that Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will receive a total of $22.1 million in airport improvement funds.