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Congresswoman Kaptur welcomed the announcement by Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki that his department would add approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians to meet the increased demand for services.

“The announcement comes at a most opportune time,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, noting that a new VA clinic is scheduled to open this fall on campus of the University of Toledo Medical Center.

At the new clinic, she said, the VA will provide psychological examinations for compensation and pension as well as intensive case management.

“We know the need is out there, and we must be prepared to meet it,” said Congresswoman Kaptur.

At a meeting facilitated by Congresswoman Kaptur, officials at Ohio's seven medical schools discussed biomedical research on Wednesday, June 6 with Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Leaders at the University of Toledo's College of Medicine and Life Sciences organized the Capitol Hill session.

"Research initiatives at our medical schools in Ohio can benefit greatly from greater collaboration with the NIH," said Congresswoman Kaptur. "Our state ranks among the top four in the nation for biotechnology, which holds tremendous promise for job creation."

June 7, 2012

Mr. Speaker:

Yesterday, our nation remembered and commemorated the 68th anniversary of D-Day, the World World Two Allied invasion of Normandy France and the beginning of the liberation of Europe from the forces of tyranny.

Seventy years ago today, I want to commemorate another historic World War II battle—the Battle of Midway, when the United States Navy struck back at Imperial Japan, turning the tide in the Pacific and paving the way to a great American victory at sea.

Congresswoman Kaptur today offered an amendment that would restore $10 million in funding for alternative energy programs in the Energy and Water appropriations measure.

"Our future security depends on diversified energy research and development," Congresswoman Kaptur said during debate on the House floor.

"American security and competitiveness hinge on affordable energy for our businesses and families."

U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) voiced strong disagreement as the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) takes effect today.

“The implementation of the free trade agreement with Colombia is further proof that the promised labor right protections in NAFTA style deals are meaningless,” Rep. Kaptur stated. “For decades, we have been told that these types of deals improve working conditions in partner countries. This simply is not true.”

In an interview on National Public Radio, Congresswoman Kaptur said the the budget debate this week on Capitol Hill is "nothing more than the latest political talking points for the Republican Party."

Amember of the Budget Committee, Congresswoman Kaptur said the debate is fictional because the Democratically-controlled Senate will not adopt the Republican proposal and President Obama has promised to veto it.

"So instead of focusing on economic growth and job creation, the Republicans decided to protect their rich friends and slash the programs that the most needy in our country depend upon," Kaptur said.

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CLEVELAND, May 3 -- U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) joined company officials and community leaders to christen a newly-built tugboat, "Handy Three," at the Great Lakes Shipyards.

Kaptur said construction of the tugboat, made possible under the Shipyards Act, created approximately 100 jobs.

"We have to play to our strengths in creating new jobs," said Congresswoman Kaptur.

"One of our historical assets along the North Coast has been shipbuilding. In a globalized economy, the demand of maritime transportation will grow dramatically, and we can take advantage of that opportunity right here if we work together."

Ryan budget hits vulnerable Americans hardest

By Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) - 03/26/12 04:35 PM ET