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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (July 31, 2014) - U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a 16-term member, today expressed her dismay at the collapse of leadership in the House of Representatives and urged Speaker John Boehner to restore regular order and decorum as soon as possible.
Kaptur, the longest-serving member of the House, said, “I cannot recall in my career such chaos.”
She said that apparently Republican leadership was “doublecrossed” by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who conspired with Tea Party members last night and urged them to oppose compromise legislation to address the situation on America’s southern border.
CLEVELAND (July 30, 2014) - Congratulations to Director Jim Free and the entire workforce at NASA Glenn on this historic occasion of the unveiling of the new Mission Integration Center, which is the first new office building at NASA Glenn in fifty years. The Center will further cement NASA Glenn’s important role in our country’s space program.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 24, 2014) - I am proud to stand united with my caucus co-chairs Reps. Jim Gerlach and Sander Levin today as we introduce the “Ukraine Security Assistance Act of 2014”. While the tragic crashing of MH17 certainly has brought the necessary condemnation of the world community, Ukraine and her people have been suffering for months at the hands of Russian-backed separatists and Russian aggressors. It is time for the United States to provide reasonable security assistance to Ukraine. The bill we introduce here today reaffirms the United States’ commitment to Ukraine and her people.
TOLEDO - (July 18, 2014) - My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the families of those lost aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and with the people of the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Ukraine as they confront this tragedy. Further, I join calls for an immediate ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2014) – Congresswoman Kaptur announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) a $60,000 award to develop a green infrastructure plan to improve water quality and alleviate flooding pressure in Toledo’s Junction Avenue neighborhood.
“I am pleased to announce this important federal award to help the neighborhood manage stormwater runoff, reduce flooding and create greenspace,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who serves as ranking member of the House Appropriations energy and water subcommittee.
In a letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, the Ohio legislators urged him to intervene and support a final determination by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PGBC) as soon as possible. They were joined on the letter by Senators Bob Casey (Pennsylvania), Chuck Schumer (New York), Debbie Stabenow (Michigan) and Joe Donnelly (Indiana).
"This is a big win for American-made steel and for American jobs here in the heartland," Congresswoman Kaptur said. "We know that American companies and American workers can compete in the global market—but the playing field must be level. End of story."
She noted that the next step in the process is a hearing before the International Trade Commission to show material injury from the unfair trade practices. That hearing is set for next week in Washington.
Gary Anderson, director of Civilian Marksmanship Emeritus, fired the ceremonial first shot of the National Matches, an honor that accrues to the guest speaker each year. Mr. Anderson addressed assembled competitors, match officials and volunteers as well as numerous state and local governmental and military leaders.
"We live in the most sustainable place on the planet," said Congresswoman Kaptur. "Nowhere does this much arable land adjoin this much fresh water."
WASHINGTON, DC (June 18, 2014) - The Honorable Marcy Kaptur, Ranking Member, Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, House Committee on Appropriations
Fiscal Year 2015, Full Committee Markup
Mr. Chairman, I want to congratulate you on the bipartisan and transparent manner in which you crafted the Fiscal Year 2015 Energy and Water bill. I also want to express my gratitude to Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Lowey, and the other members of the Subcommittee for their efforts. Finally, I would like to thank the majority Subcommittee staff and your personal staff for their great work, as well as Taunja Berquam, on our side, for her exceptional diligence and expertise and Ryan Steyer.