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October 14, 2009


Congresswoman Kaptur also urged Congress to increase by tenfold the number of FBI agents assigned to mortgage and securities fraud cases. “It’s very easy to look at the budget of the FBI in mortgage fraud and securities fraud and say, 'How serious is the government?' And until those numbers increase, we will not begin to get justice,” she said.

October 7, 2009

The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act authorizes Congress to approve veterans’ medical care funding a year in advance in order to better anticipate and meet the demand for veterans health care services.

September 26, 2009


“It is not fair, during these tough economic times, to put additional burdens on our seniors and people with disabilities,” said Congresswoman Kaptur.

September 18, 2009

Thefederal award, Kaptur said, will be augmented by a previously-announced $2.78million state loan and $1 million BAX commitment in order to secure 800existing jobs and open the door to new air cargo service and more jobs to thesite.

September 15, 2009

The statement:

"Economically, culturally, and politically, Latinos are a vital part of our nation. As the fastest growing ethnic group in our country, the Hispanic community makes America a better and stronger nation. Almost 48 million Hispanic Americans exercise more than $600 billion in purchasing power.

September 3, 2009

Dignitaries from throughout Europe, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin, observed an honor guard place wreaths at a war monument in Gdansk.


August 26, 2009
“Senator Edward Kennedy was a true champion for social justice and a friend always to the poorest of Americans. Whether he was fighting to protect workers, to insure care for our seniors, or seeking access to quality education for young people, Ted Kennedy’s resolve for a better America was a beacon of hope for millions.

August 21, 2009

Wojciechowski, who celebrated his 95th birthday this year and lived and raised a family in Toledo, Ohio, now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.


August 18, 2009

“I am supporting an improved health system that puts you in charge rather than someone else making a decision about your health care and gives you more options—more options for doctors and more options for insurance,” Kaptur responded to one of the participants in the web chat.