Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2013) -- Congresswoman Kaptur joined fellow Reps. Marcia Fudge (OH-11) and David Joyce (OH-14) along with U.S. Sen. Rob Portman in support of the Ohio Housing Financing Agency's consideration of a proposal that would make $60 million available in federal funds for demolition of vacant and blighted homes in targeted areas of the state.
While the state pursues a waiver from the U.S. Department of Treasury, the four solons will continue to advocate for bipartisan legislation they introduced in the House and the Senate respectively to create a permanent restructuring of the Hardest Hit Fund program.
TOLEDO (July 3) – The naming of Jeep as America's "most patriotic brand" is a well-deserved honor, said Congresswoman Kaptur.
"Toledo has been the home of Jeep since General George Marshall realized our troops in World War II needed a ‘general purpose,' or ‘GP' vehicle," Congresswoman Kaptur said.
"It will come as no surprise to generations of workers in Toledo that Jeep is the ‘most patriotic' brand. It's really what we're all about as a community."
Jeep was named "the most patriotic brand" in a survey conducted by Brand Keys, a New York research firm, beating out such iconic brands as Coca-Cola, Hershey's, and Disney.
TOLEDO (July 1) -- A bipartisan quartet of federal legislators representing Ohio--including U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman, along with Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-9) and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) today urged the Postmaster General to delay any action on plans to consolidate mail processing in the region.
A proposed plan to close the Toledo Processing and Distribution Center could threaten as many as 400 jobs in Toledo and the quality of mail service in the region.
"The sound you're hearing is thousands of doors slamming shut on students from lower- and middle class families," said Congresswoman Kaptur.
"By failing to act, congressional Republicans have facilitated a 100 percent increase in interest rates. That will add thousands of dollars to the debt burdens of seven million students and families who can't afford to pay for college in cash."
Congresswoman Kaptur joined Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka and NRG Energy regional president Lee Davis to discuss recent developments at the Avon Lake power plant, which NRG acquired last year in the merger with GenOn.
"We're definitely excited about NRG's plans to keep the plant open and generating cleaner energy," Kaptur said during a news conference at the facility on Lake Road. "I couldn't be happier that NRG chose Avon Lake to be part of its long-term strategy."
Kaptur, who is ranking member on the Energy and Water Subcommittee of House Appropriations, said "NRG management really did their homework. They have been great to work with."
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FRIDAY MORNING 10am: AVON LAKE POWER PLANT
Rep. Kaptur, Mayor Zilka, NRG Exec
To Discuss Avon Lake Power Plant
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur will join Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka and NRG Energy regional president Lee Davis at the Avon Lake power plant, where NRG plans to add gas-firing capability.
NRG officials announced Monday in Houston that they intend to keep the plant open and retrofit existing coal-fired boilers to burn natural gas by the summer of 2016.
Congresswoman Kaptur announced a $1.1 million federal award to Berea-based OhioGuidestone for workforce and community development programs for young people in Cuyahoga County.
"Congratulations to OhioGuidestone for winning this competitive federal award," said Congresswoman Kaptur, who supported the grant application. "We need to support organizations such as OhioGuidestone that have proven track records of helping at-risk youth escape the cycle of poverty."
YouthBuild is a workforce and community development program that serves youth ages 16-24, focusing on high school dropouts who might be aging out of foster care or have disabilities.
Congress enacted the Glass-Steagall Small Banking Act in 1933. It’s time to bring it back.
“Glass-Steagall was serving our country and our banking system well when Congress repealed it in 1999,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who has sponsored legislation to reinstate the landmark legislation. "Just look what happened several years later--a meltdown of the financial system."
Kaptur stressed that the protections in Glass-Steagall are meant for individuals, families and communities. The biggest banks are more interested in speculation to drive their short-term profits than following prudent banking practices that work for everybody.
"This is a grand slam for the Avon Lake community, providing continued revenue for the city, maintaining local jobs, diversifying power supply for the region, and reducing carbon emissions. NRG has been a great partner and I am happy to have worked with the company to help facilitate this change of course. I look forward to continuing work with NRG and Avon Lake to ensure the success of the announced project," Kaptur said.
Congresswoman Kaptur welcomed the latest delegation from Honor Flight Cleveland to the World War II Memorial. The group included 25 World War II veterans and also their "guardians."
Congresswoman Kaptur shepherded the legislation for the World War II memorial through Congress after getting the idea from a constituent who had fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
"It's always poignant when these heroes of World War II visit the Memorial," Kaptur said.
"Their selfless sacrifice is an inspiration to all of us."