Press Releases
August 26, 2009
“Senator Edward Kennedy was a true champion for social justice and a friend always to the poorest of Americans. Whether he was fighting to protect workers, to insure care for our seniors, or seeking access to quality education for young people, Ted Kennedy’s resolve for a better America was a beacon of hope for millions.
August 21, 2009
Wojciechowski, who celebrated his 95th birthday this year and lived and raised a family in Toledo, Ohio, now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
August 18, 2009
“I am supporting an improved health system that puts you in charge rather than someone else making a decision about your health care and gives you more options—more options for doctors and more options for insurance,” Kaptur responded to one of the participants in the web chat.
August 17, 2009
“I am one member that is dedicated to helping our small businesscommunity obtain competitive and very good coverage,” she said inresponse to a question. “The way in which businesses have anopportunity to access insurance in the bill is a work in progress.
August 10, 2009
The majority of questions pertained to health care and the current reform proposals.
Congresswoman Kaptur was joined on telephone town hall meeting by Dr. Ken Bertka, a family physician, and Wendell Primus, a health care advisor to House Democrats.
Congresswoman Kaptur was joined on telephone town hall meeting by Dr. Ken Bertka, a family physician, and Wendell Primus, a health care advisor to House Democrats.
August 3, 2009
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July 24, 2009
Congresswoman Kaptur supported the minimum wage increase, which passed the House with bipartisan support (348-73) as part of an emergency supplemental appropriations bill in May 2007.
July 23, 2009
The statutory PAYGO bill requires Congress to pay for tax cuts or increases in entitlement spending with other budget savings.
“Our nation must confront the enormous deficits and debt we’re facing,” Congresswoman Kaptur said.
July 17, 2009
Congresswoman Kaptur today announced a $30 million boost to efforts to upgrade and replace engines at the Toledo-based 180th Air National Guard Fighter Wing.
July 17, 2009
“This is an investment in the future of the 180th in Toledo as the most modern fighter wing in America,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, a member of the influential House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. The funding was approved by the subcommittee in the Fiscal Year 2010 defense appropriations bill.