Press Releases

Rep. Kaptur Ex-Im Lake Erie Coastal Tour Highlights N. Ohio Jobs, Growth
October 14, 2015
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Tour includes visits to local manufacturers from Port Clinton to Cleveland

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Brown, Kaptur, Other Members of Ohio Congressional Delegation, Send Letter Questioning Accountability of State’s Charter School System
October 8, 2015
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Department of Education Awarded Ohio $71 Million to Expand Charter Schools Despite Accountability and Transparency Concerns

Rep. Kaptur Statement on Temporary Relocation of Lorain VA Clinic
October 6, 2015
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Calls on stakeholders to learn from process, focus final site proposals on co-location of veterans services

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) responded to news today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will temporarily relocate its Lorain Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Sheffield Village, far from other veterans service providers in the City of Lorain. Her full statement:

Rep. Kaptur Welcomes $190,364 USDA Awards for N. Ohio Food Organizations
October 5, 2015
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Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank and Maumee Valley Growers Association to expand efforts in Toledo

Toledo, OH — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) welcomed news today that two Northern Ohio food organizations, the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank and Maumee Valley Growers Association, have been awarded a combined $190,364 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support local food and nutrition initiatives in Toledo, Ohio.

Rep. Kaptur Issues Statement on Trans-Pacific Partnership Deal
October 5, 2015
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Criticizes deal for failing to take serious steps on jobs or closed markets
Toledo, OH — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) responded today to news that Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiators announced the completion of a framework for the global trade deal:
"Our nation needs trade deals that create jobs in America and open closed markets abroad so we can sell our products there, not another deal negotiated by global elites that will outsource America’s jobs and fail to open closed markets.
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Rep. Kaptur Slams Senate Republicans for Failure to Renew Popular Student Loan Initiative
October 2, 2015
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More than 4,500 students benefitted from Perkins Loans in Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga Counties last year

Rep. Kaptur Celebrates $1,655,600 HHS Award for Pathway, Inc in Toledo
October 1, 2015
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) is celebrating news today that The Economic Opportunity Planning Association of Greater Toledo, also known as Pathway, Inc., has been awarded $1,655,600 by the Department of Health and Human Services to support the organization’s Brothers United initiative. This initiative will use a community-based partnership approach to facilitate positive father-child and family relationships for 2,850 low-income fathers and young fathers.

Bipartisan Group Issues Letter Demanding Strong TPP Automotive Rules of Origin
October 1, 2015
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Reps. Kaptur, Dingell lead call for protection against non-TPP nation trade manipulation

Rep. Kaptur Heralds $74,995,687 Award for Energy Industries of Ohio
October 1, 2015
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Department of Energy award supports development of advanced prototype steam turbine and components

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, heralded groundbreaking news today that Energy Industries of Ohio will partner with the Department of Energy on a $74,995,687 project to support the design, procurement, construction, and testing of a prototype Advanced Ultra-SuperCritical Component (AUSC) steam turbine and related components.