Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2014) --
A ceremony in our nation’s capital this weekend will mark the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the World War II Memorial.
The memorial, of course, is a testament to the vision and determination of a humble man from Berkey. Roger Durbin was an Army veteran who had fought in the Battle of the Bulge, played his role in the victory effort, and then returned home to his family and his community with no fanfare.
A seemingly ordinary man, a rural mail carrier—but a man with a big dream.
WASHINGTON, D.C.(May 20, 2014) -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) voted today for passage of the federal water infrastructure bill, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act.
Congresswoman Kaptur said strong bipartisan support for the Kaptur bill reflected recognition of “the importance of the changing infrastructure needs of our nation,” specifically the “Great Lakes ports as an interdependent Navigation System and provides them priority funding to end the dredging crisis.”
LORAIN (May 5, 2014) -- Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-09) told a rally that she supports aggressive enforcement of trade laws to protect American jobs in the steel industry.
“Our steel companies and steelworkers deserve a fair chance to compete, but the playing field is certainly not level when competitors are allowed to dump their product on the market at less than cost,” she said.
TOLEDO (April 30, 2014) -- U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) this afternoon announced a $162,000 federal award for the city of Toledo Fire Department for operations and safety.
The grant was made through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
“This federal award will help the Toledo Fire Department carry out its mission of protecting the lives and properties of Toledo residents,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
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TOLEDO (April 23, 2014) – Congresswoman Kaptur joined Max Richman, head of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, in denouncing the Republican budget as a threat to the social safety net for America’s senior citizens.
“Dredging the harbor is an absolute must for Northern Ohio manufacturing and the thousands of jobs it supports,” Congresswoman Kaptur said. “I am relieved that Cleveland will stay open for business this shipping season, but we have to focus on a longer-term solution.”
BAY VIEW, OH (April 22, 2014) – Congresswoman Kaptur joined local officials to announce $5.95 million in federal funding for a sewer project to serve the village of Bay View in Erie County.
“This project will improve the quality of life for people here in this community and contribute to a cleaner, healthier Lake Erie,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “It’s only appropriate that it is announced on Earth Day.”
TOLEDO (April 16, 2014) -- Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-9) and Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins announced a federal award for environmental infrastructure improvements in the Cullen Park area of the Point Place neighborhood.
The $500,000 award from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) will be used on various “green” initiatives such as rain gardens, wetlands and bioswales to mitigate the negative impact on water quality from urban runoff.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2014) – Speaking on the House floor, Congresswoman Kaptur urged a renewed focus on untreated mental illness in America, citing the recent shooting incident at Fort Hood.
“Our country has once again been ravaged by the convergence of mental instability and gun rampages,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, a member of the Defense Subcommittee of House Appropriations.
“This is now the second shooting at Fort Hood in recent years. We must again ask ourselves: isn’t this time for a national conversation on untreated mental illness?” she said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2014) -- Speaking on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Kaptur again urged House leaders to allow a vote on extending emergency unemployment benefits to more than two million Americans.
The Senate has already approved the extended benefits legislation, but the House still has not acted.
Congresswoman Kaptur said 75,200 unemployed workers in Ohio need extended benefits.