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"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.

According to reports issued today, Freddie Mac placed multibillion-dollar bets that would pay out only if homeowners stayed trapped in expensive mortgages with interest rates well above current rates. In 2008, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by U.S. taxpayers and placed in federal conservatorship under the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur today announced three federal fire assistance awards: $308,750 to the Florence Township Fire Department for acquisition of a vehicle and two awards to the Carlisle Township Fire Department totaling $350,493 for vehicle acquisition, operations and safety. Funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.

Eligible uses for the grant money are training, equipment, personal protective equipment, wellness and fitness, and health and safety modifications to stations and facilities.

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur today praised the Navy SEALS who rescued an American citizen who had been kidnapped and held hostage for three months by pirates in Somalia.

"Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to these brave warriors who once again have served their country with remarkable courage and skill," said Congresswoman Kaptur.

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) issued the following statement following President Obama's State of the Union Address:

"As I listened to the president share his vision of a strong America, where our workers innovate and manufacture and compete, I thought about the North Coast and Northern Ohio--because that's what we do.

"When the president talked about "Made in America," I saw the faces of steel workers and autoworkers and solar factory workers--because that's who we are.