Press Releases
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.
July 14, 2009
Congresswoman Kaptur said the U.S. Department of Transportation award is designated for repair of the sole commercial ferry dock and replacement of the dilapidated passenger and freight terminal building on the island.
“These improvements will enhance Middle Bass Island’s significant appeal as a tourist destination,” said Congresswoman Kaptur.
July 10, 2009
Rep. Kaptur today described the St. Lawrence Seaway “the vital link of commerce between our nation’s heartland and world markets” and a powerful engine for job growth. She urged continued investment in the system of canals, channels and locks that connect Northern Ohio and America’s heartland to world markets.
July 9, 2009
“Agriculture is Ohio’s biggest business, and this legislation will help grow our economy forward and propel job creation by building higher technology, sustainable agricultural opportunities across our region,” said Kaptur, a member of the agriculture appropriations subcommittee.