Press Releases
“The reform proposal makes Medicare stronger, makes Medicare more solvent, and makes Medicare an even better program for America’s seniorsthan before.
“Social Security and Medicare are two of the most important programs in American history. For the past 45 years, Medicare has given seniors in America health care security that was previously lacking.
For 75 years, Social Security has provided income security so that seniors could lead independent lives and receive the benefits they have earned through years of hard work. We must protect them.”
Kaptur drove a Cruze prototype into the Powertrain plant and celebrated with workers and plant officials.
“This is not only a ‘Made in America’ car, but mostly a ‘Made in Ohio’ car,” said Kaptur. “The engine blocks are built in Defiance, the stamping done mainly in Parma, the assembly done in three shifts in Lordstown, and the six-speed transmission made right here in Toledo, Ohio by the best workers in the world!”
The Cruze has been called “the most important car in (GM’s) global turnaround plan” by the Detroit Free Press.
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. It is an example of our commitment to their quality of life, which is one of the main goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
“TARPS is a vital service,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “It truly is a lifeline to independent living for thousands of people in our area. It is an example of our commitment to their quality of life, which is one of the main goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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. The NCI plan also makes clear that cancerresearch is an economic force as well, bringing and sustaining quality jobs in communities such as Toledo in the search for a higher quality oflife,” Kaptur said.