Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) issued the following statement marking the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
"Today, on the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001, America remembers those precious lives who were lost, pays tribute to the heroes and heroines who gave life and limb to save others, and honors those who risk everything to protect the light of freedom from the tyranny of fear and violence.
Renews call for U.S. defensive and humanitarian aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) celebrated news that the government of Ukraine has reached an historic debt restructuring agreement, preventing the threat of default for a democratic nation currently defending its eastern border against Russian-backed separatists.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) welcomed news that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded the City of Cleveland $32,860 through its Marine Debris Program to reduce the amount of plastic garbage entering Lake Erie. The project will target three of the most common local sources of marine debris: plastic grocery bags, water bottles, and cigar tips.
DOT award supports worker training in public transit through GCRTA Career Pathways Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) heralded news this week that the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) Career Pathways Program (CPP) has been awarded $407,780 through the Department of Transportation (DOT) Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program Ladders of Opportunity Initiative.
Grant will fund research into earth-abundant materials for solar power production
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) celebrated news today that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $399,876 to The University of Toledo (UT) to support research into alternative earth-abundant materials that could be used in the production of photovoltaic cells that generate solar energy.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) issued the following statement at the opening of U.S. markets today after the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted more than 1,000 points yesterday morning and ended the day down 588 points.
“The roller coaster world of global finance has created a world of distorted values,” said Rep. Kaptur. “Currency manipulation has exploded our trade deficits. Heavily leveraged assets and obscure derivative instruments have caused insecurity and volatility in the U.S. marketplace.As a result, today’s global marketplace does not accurately reflect the true worth of things in the U.S. economy.
Statement from Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) issued the following statement today after receiving news that former Congressman Louis Stokes of Cleveland passed away late Tuesday night.
Calls for disciplined use of funds only “where science has directed”
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) heralded news today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest an additional $5,000,000 across Ohio, Michigan and Indiana to improve water quality in Lake Erie’s western basin.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) congratulated Firelands Regional Medical Center today after receiving news that its Counseling and Recovery Services department has been awarded $1,536,012 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The department provides primary care services to patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
Urges federal funds to be directed where science shows most harmful nutrient runoff
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) celebrated news today that the Great Lakes Commission (GLC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have awarded a collection of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) watershed grants that could help prevent future harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. The awards are part of the Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP).