Press Releases
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. In his memory, let us carry his inspired service forward and properly remember his memory. With abiding remembrance and deepest sympathy.
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 the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA.
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 research project is managed by Rafael Garcia-Mata, PhD, UT assistant professor of biological sciences.
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 under a competitive grant program.
~ Warns of Shortsighted Funding Limitations, Likely Delays ~
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today praised the passage by the Senate of the Conference Report on S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2015. Kaptur was a major booster of the House version of CARA, which passed overwhelmingly last week. The measure creates a number of new federal grant programs meant to support locally-based treatment and recovery initiatives that will be the subject of future funding debates in an era of limited resources.
“A Two Year Solution to an Immediate Problem”