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A 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement Results in
Moving Production of Medium-Duty Trucks from Mexico to Ohio
CLEVELAND – U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today praised the decision by Ford Motor Company to invest $168 million in Northern Ohio and move production of two new medium-duty truck models from Mexico to Ohio.
Ford will assemble the F-650 and F-750 models at its Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake.
A news conference is scheduled at the plant later this morning.
Kaptur Praises House Vote for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 6, 2014) -- Congresswoman Kaptur praised an overwhelming bipartisan vote today in the U.S. House of Representatives to approve $1 billion in aid to Ukraine in the wake of last week’s Russian invasion of Crimea.
The measure passed the House 385-23 after it was brought to the House floor by the Appropriations Committee.
TOLEDO, Ohio (March 3, 2014) -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today called upon the world community to help strengthen the fledgling government in Ukraine, which she termed "very weak."
Appearing on CNN's "New Day" program, Congresswoman Kaptur, co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, said the United States, working with its allies in Europe and elsewhere, has a "moral responsibility" to Ukraine.
She termed the current situation "extremely dangerous" and represents "the most critical moment" that Ukraine has faced since the fall of the Soviet Union.
TOLEDO (Feb. 14, 2014) - Congresswoman Kaptur today formally announced a federal award of $92,680 for technical assistance to Nueva Esperanza Community Credit Union, which serves a predominately Latino clientele in south Toledo.
"I am very pleased to make this announcement," said Congresswoman Kaptur. "Nueva Esperanza is so aptly named, because it really does bring 'new hope' to the people of this neighborhood and this community. It's vibrant and it's growing."
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2014) – Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-9) this evening urged colleagues to stand up for the pro-democracy movement in Ukraine by passing House Resolution 447.
“Passage of this bipartisan legislation will put Congress squarely on the side of the Ukrainian people,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who serves as co-chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus.
Sponsored by Rep. Eliot Engle (D-NY), the measure calls on the U.S. and the European Union to support a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Ukraine.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 28, 2014) – In a speech today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Kaptur called for an end to violence in Ukraine.
“No more blood should be shed in Ukraine. The world community looks to Ukraine to live up to the magnificent nation she can be, linking East and West, North and South,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who is co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus.
Here are her remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 28, 2014) - Congresswoman Kaptur invited a first-year teacher in Lorain to be her guest at the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C.
Manuel "Manny" Santana, a special ed teacher at Clearview High School, took advantage of unemployment benefits to go back to school and earn an education degree from Ashland University.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) for 5 minutes.
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, tonight, the President will deliver his State of the Union address to the Nation. Our Nation is great because of the patriotism, strength, and self-sacrifice of our people.
In that spirit, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give honor to two fallen Toledo firefighters, Stephen Machcinski and James Dickman.
TOLEDO, Ohio – (Jan. 23, 2014) – Congresswoman Kaptur today denounced the latest repressive measures taken by the government of Ukraine and urged President Viktor F. Yanukovich to observe the rule of law.
Three people were killed in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, earlier today during protests against the Yanukovich regime.
“Ukraine has spiraled out of control,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who is co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Ukraine. “I urge President Yanukovich to renounce repression and commit to the rule of law.”
CLEVELAND (Jan. 16, 2014) -- At a public hearing in Cleveland, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued a call to action on the threat posed by Asian carp to the Great Lakes fishery and tourism industry.
“Lake Erie is our chief strategic advantage,” Congresswoman Kaptur said. “The two biggest threats to our Lake Erie ecosystem are the harmful algal blooms and Asian carp.”