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House Democrats last evening urged the Senate to pass unemployment insurance, to be responsive to Americans' needs, to abandon politics, and to give their constituents the benefits they deserve.
The Senate passed the extension today and the House will take it up tomorrow.
Senator Byrd’s great-granddaughters participated in the wreath-laying and Bishop William Boyd Grove, the former Bishop for the W.V. Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
The welcome introduction was given by Governor Joe Manchin, and the benediction was given by the Reverend James L. Patterson, President of the Partnership for African American Churches.
The new office and maintenance facility will serve the Toledo Area Regional Paratransit Service, which provides transportation services to seniors and people with disabilities.
“TARPS is a vital service,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “It truly is a lifeline to independent living for thousands of people in our area.
Congresswoman Kaptur will honor Korean War veterans on Saturday morning, June 26, at 10 a.m. with a free brunch at Michael’s Bar and Grill, 901 Monroe Street.
The Korean War began 60 years ago this week.
Reservations are not necessary for the veterans. For more information, call Steve Fought at 703-587-8165 (cell).
Congresswoman Kaptur attended a special ceremony in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol Building on June 25 to mark the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
“Today we remember our veterans who fought so courageously in the Korean War and pay tribute to the servicemen and women currently stationed in South Korea and around the world,” said Kaptur.
“TCOP is a valuable partner in the National Cancer Institute’s strategicplan, which holds the promise of unprecedented progress in the fight against cancer, which places almost unbearable burdens on millions of American families every year.
Beginning in 2011, the bill provides a 50% discount on prescription drugs in the donut hole; by 2020, the donut hole will be completely closed.
Kaptur also urged local residents to be cautious in beginning their workto rebuild as unscrupulous contractors may not be far behind the storm in trying to defraud residents out of money.
