Press Releases

Congresswoman Kaptur announces winners of 2015 Congressional Art Competition
February 23, 2015
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Image removed.TOLEDO, OH–Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has announced that Liz Maniak, a student at Toledo School for the Arts, is the Ohio 9th Congressional District overall winner of the 2015 Congressional Arts Competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” Representative Kaptur made the announcement at an award ceremony yesterday afternoon.

Kaptur hosts manufacturing event with U.S. Energy Secretary, Export-Import Bank Chair
February 20, 2015
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Roundtable focuses on federal services supporting investment in renewable energy, exporting Ohio products

Reps. Smith, Lipinski, Kaptur, Murphy Announce Poland Caucus for 114th Congress
February 18, 2015
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WASHINGTON--Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Dan Lipinski (D-IL), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), and Tim Murphy (R-PA) have announced the organization of the Congressional Caucus on Poland for the 114th Congress (2015-16). The Poland Caucus, as it is also known, is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress dedicated to maintaining and strengthening the United States-Poland relationship and to educating others on the political, economic, and security issues facing this region of the world.
Kaptur announces $5M hurricane relief funding for Cleveland
February 17, 2015
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Funds repair of Lake Erie infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy
CLEVELAND, OH—Representative Marcy Kaptur today announced the award of $5,233,303.29 to the City of Cleveland by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funding will be used to repair stone revetment along the shoreline of Lake Erie that was damaged during Hurricane Sandy.
Kaptur applauds progress on algal bloom legislation
February 13, 2015
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Bill would spur federal strategic planning and guidance for local officials

Kaptur statement on closing of Toledo USPS sorting facility
February 13, 2015
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TOLEDO, OH—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to news that the U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with shutting down its sorting facility in Toledo:

“I deeply regret this decision by the Board of Governors of the US Postal Service. Despite our repeated attempts to retain services in Toledo, again the Board has backhanded our Postal Workers at the sorting facility.

Kaptur Statement on Ukraine Cease-Fire
February 12, 2015
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WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to the news that a cease-fire agreement was agreed to in eastern Ukraine:

Reps. Kaptur and Fudge announce $2.7M grant for Cleveland transit
February 10, 2015
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Funding supports R&D for safety upgrades to Cleveland area bus system

Kaptur remarks on the passing of Congressman Alan Nunnelee
February 7, 2015
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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to the tragic and untimely passing of Congressman Alan Nunnelee:
“Please allow me to express my deepest sympathy to Alan’s wife Tori, his children Emily, Nathan and Reed, as well as his many Mississippi constituents, dedicated staff, friends and associates.
Kaptur elected to serve as Co-Chair of Great Lakes Task Force
February 7, 2015
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WASHINGTON--Yesterday Members of the Great Lakes Congressional delegation voted to elect Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) to serve as Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force (GLTF). She joins fellow Co-Chairs Representatives Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Candice Miller (R-MI), and Sean Duffy (R-WI).