Press Releases
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur met with senior leadership of the Ohio National Guard and members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation at a briefing on Ohio's response to a possible Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC).
Kaptur discussed ways in which the National Guard and the Ohio Delegation and can work together to protect jobs and military instillations in the region.
"The world-class installations in Northern Ohio are some of the first to respond to threats against our nation," said Kaptur. "We must be vigilant and proactive in confronting this challenge."
Kaptur and Eugenia Tymoshenko spoke at length about the former prime minister's detention, appeal, and concerns over her health and safety. In response to the former prime minister's imprisonment, Kaptur introduced a resolution in October 2011, H.Res. 435, condemning Yulia Tymoshenko's politically charged prosecution by the new Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's government.
"Catholic schools are a significant part of our community and our educational system. As an alumna of St. Ursula Academy, Toledo's oldest all-girls Catholic school, I received an exemplary education that instilled in me the values of service and community. It is important to recognize the role these schools play in educating our nation," said Kaptur.
"As the longest-serving woman in the U.S. House of Representatives, I voted for this bill that was signed into law three years ago because it reaffirmed a core American principle: you should get equal pay for equal work.
"This is a month to reflect on some of the greatest examples of our nation's founding principles – freedom and equality.
"It is a time to recognize the courageous leaders who fought to end slavery and to extend civil rights to all Americans. We also remember the quiet heroes who work to protect our great progress in establishing a more perfect Union.
"President Assad has killed thousands of innocent people, including hundreds of children, in a desperate attempt to retain power. It is time for him to step aside," Kaptur said.
"President Assad stands on the wrong side of history. I agree with Secretary of State Clinton when she said to the Syria people: 'We stand with you.' "
"There is a wave of change sweeping across the Middle East that holds the possibility of more open societies. America should stand with those who at grave risk to themselves
Asian carp is an invasive species that could pose a significant threat to the Great Lakes fisheries, which are estimated to generate up to $7 billion annually for our region. The Western Basin of Lake Erie is especially vulnerable to invasive species because it is shallow, warm, and home to spawning grounds. "We have seen the destruction these carp have wrought on the Mississippi River system," said Kaptur.