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TOLEDO - - Congresswoman Kaptur spoke out tonight in House in favor of Rule and bipartisan bill to meet America's financial obligations, avoid the fiscal cliff, and keep the economy growing through job creation.

She specifically referenced Ohio's towns like Lima, Norwalk, Medina, and Elyria, and so many more, where those who are still unemployed need extensions of their benefits, as do 2 million other Americans. She pointed out that the bill would allow for that as well as continued reimbursements to doctors to continue caring for Medicare patients across Ohio so those patients will not be turned away.

Congresswoman Kaptur Denounces Rocket Attacks, Affirms Israel's Right to Self-Defense

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement about the rocket attacks against Israel:

"I condemn the rocket attacks against innocent civilians in Israel and fully support Israel's right to self-defense, which is why I have supported the Iron Dome.

"The path to peace in the Middle East is difficult enough without the unprovoked and unjustified offensive actions by Hamas. I urge all parties to redouble their efforts to end the bloodshed, but the first step is for Hamas and its allies to renounce violence."

Congresswoman Kaptur said this morning that Northern Ohio has a strong legacy of elevating women to positions of political leadership and lauded the fact that almost 100 women will be members of the 113th Congress, which convenes in January.

Congresswoman Kaptur appeared as a guest on the acclaimed "Sound of Ideas" program on WCPN radio in Cleveland.

Congresswoman Kaptur, having won re-election last week, will start her sixteenth term in Congress next year. She is the senior woman in the U.S. House of Representatives and ranks second all-time in seniority among women Members.

Congresswoman Kaptur thanked all veterans for “their sacrifice, their patriotism and their love of country.”  She appeared on Sunday’s “Roundtable” public affairs program on Channel 13 in Toledo.

She appeared on the program with representatives of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, including Richard Baranowski, Bud Fisher and Joe Walter.

Mr. Walter said local volunteers have interviewed hundreds of veterans, just “ordinary people who served in extraordinary times,” about their service in the military.

During the program, moderator Jeff Smith asked Congresswoman Kaptur why she had decided to focus on veterans issues.

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur today welcomed the announcement of two federal awards from the U.S. Forest Service for environmental improvements along the Maumee River.

"The Maumee River is the largest tributary into Lake Erie, so a healthier river naturally means a healthier lake," said Kaptur. "These federal awards move us closer to our goal—blue water and green cities."

Congresswoman Kaptur announced a $600,000 federal award to the University of Toledo for improved early detection of Asian carp and other invasive fish species.

"Lake Erie supports a vibrant fishery in a diverse and unique ecosystem," said Congresswoman Kaptur.

"Early detection might make a crucial difference in our battle to keep Asian carp out of the lake."

Congresswoman Kaptur said the university's research team, headquartered at the Lake Erie Center west of Toledo, will develop a DNA-based diagnostic test to identify invasive species, even at small population levels and in all life-stages.

Congresswoman Kaptur met with President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in New York to discuss U.S.-Polish relations.

Later, during ceremonies at the Polish Consulate, President Komorowski presented Congresswoman Kaptur with the Commander's Cross for her efforts to improve relations between the two countries.

"America's relationship with Poland makes us both stronger," said Congresswoman Kaptur.

"Since America's founding, our mutual love of liberty has bound us together. Standing together, we are better able to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities in a new century."

Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks against our nation.

On this Patriot Day, a National Day of Service and Remembrance, we remember the lives that were lost on that tragic day and the families and friends who were left behind. We honor the police officers, firefighters and other heroes who risked their lives to save others. Let us acknowledge our commitment to their legacy with the confidence that terrorism can never change who we are as Americans.