Press Releases
April 5, 2013
TOLEDO – U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration that it was delaying the closure of "contract" air traffic control towers, including Cuyahoga County Airport.
"It is the correct decision, considering the implications of the closures," said Congresswoman Kaptur. "It gives proponents additional time to make the case for the ‘contract' towers."
Congresswoman Kaptur said the threat of legal action by local officials around the country, including Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, clearly played a role in the FAA's decision to delay the closures until June 15.
"It is the correct decision, considering the implications of the closures," said Congresswoman Kaptur. "It gives proponents additional time to make the case for the ‘contract' towers."
Congresswoman Kaptur said the threat of legal action by local officials around the country, including Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, clearly played a role in the FAA's decision to delay the closures until June 15.
April 3, 2013
Funds Will Be Used to Purchase New Ambulance,Cot Loading System and New Cot
TOLEDO – U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) announced today that the Sheffield Lake Fire Department has received an award of $203,256 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.The federal funds will be used to purchase a new ambulance and cot loading system as well as a new cot, according to Chief Timothy Card.
"Our first responders protect our families and property on a daily basis," said Congresswoman Kaptur. "They deserve all the help and support we can give them.
"Congratulations to Chief Card and Sheffield Lake for winning this competitive and highly sought-after award."
TOLEDO – U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) announced today that the Sheffield Lake Fire Department has received an award of $203,256 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.The federal funds will be used to purchase a new ambulance and cot loading system as well as a new cot, according to Chief Timothy Card.
"Our first responders protect our families and property on a daily basis," said Congresswoman Kaptur. "They deserve all the help and support we can give them.
"Congratulations to Chief Card and Sheffield Lake for winning this competitive and highly sought-after award."
March 20, 2013
LAKEWOOD, OH - - Congresswoman Kaptur announced today that the City of Lakewood, Division of Fire has been awarded the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program Award for fiscal year 2012 for the amount of $139,000.
The purpose of the AFG is to award grants directly to fire departments and Emergency Medical Services organizations (EMS) that are unaffiliated with a hospital to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel. Using a competitive process, grants are awarded to applicants whose requests best address the priorities of the AFG Program.
March 12, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) has asked the Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) to reconsider the proposed closing of the air traffic control tower at Cuyahoga County Airport in Richmond Heights.
"Closing the tower would threaten current and future job s and impact the quality of the transportation infrastructure in Northeast Ohio," Kaptur said in a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. "In the modern world, a community's airport serves as its front door."
Congresswoman Kaptur communicated her concerns to Administrator Huerta while Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald was making known his concerns about the proposed actions.
March 11, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Maya Wymer, a senior at Bowsher High School in Toledo, has won the 30th Annual Congressional Arts Competition in Ohio's Ninth Congressional District. The competition was open to high school students throughout the district.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur presented Ms. Wymer with her award during a ceremony honoring all participants. Runnersup in the competition were Masie Kuh (Bay High School in Bay Village) and Moniecia Caban (Toledo School for the Arts).
February 26, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The looming sequester threatens the economic recovery and Ohio's most vulnerable citizens. Appearing on MSNBC, Congresswoman Kaptur expressed hope that Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich would help convince Speaker John Boehner to negotiate a balanced agreement and avert the damage of the sequester.
Congresswoman Kaptur explained that sequestration directly threatens an important research mission at NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park. She said the cryogenic propellant program, one of Glenn's two major missions, is vulnerable to the impact of the sequester.
February 14, 2013
WASHINGTON,D.C. – U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) said today the Ohio VeteransHome in Sandusky could see up to $12.2 million in renovation and infrastructurework based on the 2013 priority list from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
"I am pleasedto announce that the 2013 priority list has more renovation projects for theOhio Veterans Home than any facility in America," said CongresswomanKaptur.
"Improvementsat the Sandusky home are vital to providing the quality of service that ourveterans deserve and they certainly help boost our local economy."
"I am pleasedto announce that the 2013 priority list has more renovation projects for theOhio Veterans Home than any facility in America," said CongresswomanKaptur.
"Improvementsat the Sandusky home are vital to providing the quality of service that ourveterans deserve and they certainly help boost our local economy."
February 11, 2013
TOLEDO - - Today, Representative Marcy Kaptur announced her support for reinstating the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). With over 150 co-sponsors, the bill will strengthen previous VAWA measures including providing safe homes for women, extending training for healthcare and criminal justice professionals and providing an overall improvement of services for victims of domestic violence while extending resources to those of the LBGT and other communities.
Last year, the Senate with bipartisan support, passed the reauthorization of VAWA, but the Republican leadership in the House did not bring the bill up for a vote.
January 28, 2013
Veterans can obtain helpful information online through the eBenefits portal, a joint project of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense.
eBenefits allows veterans and their families to learn about and monitor the benefits they have earned as a result of their service to our nation.
eBenefits allows veterans and their families to learn about and monitor the benefits they have earned as a result of their service to our nation.
January 25, 2013
Citing public concerns about the disposal of wastewater sludge in Maumee Bay, Congresswoman Kaptur has asked for help from the regional office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Congresswoman Kaptur asked the EPA's regional administrator to provide technical assistance regarding the application of sludge on a confined disposal facility offshore from Oregon, Ohio.
"The possibility that the (combined disposal facility), known as Facility 3, could be contributing to the toxic algal bloom problem is one that merits exploration and thorough documentation," Kaptur said in a January 17 letter to Region 5 Administrator Susan Hedman.
Congresswoman Kaptur asked the EPA's regional administrator to provide technical assistance regarding the application of sludge on a confined disposal facility offshore from Oregon, Ohio.
"The possibility that the (combined disposal facility), known as Facility 3, could be contributing to the toxic algal bloom problem is one that merits exploration and thorough documentation," Kaptur said in a January 17 letter to Region 5 Administrator Susan Hedman.