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“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.
Beginning in 2011, the bill provides a 50% discount on prescription drugs in the donut hole; by 2020, the donut hole will be completely closed.
Under the new health care legislation, the guaranteed Medicare benefits that seniors have earned will not change, regardless of whether they receive them through Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Eligibility will not change, either. Medicare will continue to cover costs the way it always has, but it will be on a stronger financial footing moving forward. And the number of primary care physicians will increase so that seniors can get the care they need.
If you have any questions about the health care legislation, please call my office.
Kaptur also urged local residents to be cautious in beginning their workto rebuild as unscrupulous contractors may not be far behind the storm in trying to defraud residents out of money. “As hard as things are andas important in getting on the road to recovery is, I strongly urge homeowners to do their homework and check with trusted sources for validation of contractors’ credentials,” said Kaptur.
The aerostat system can also provide surveillance and communications in emergency situations – setting up emergency cell towers, providing visuals of disasters including flooding, draughts, tornadoes and hurricanes.
OttawaCounty native CrystalBowersox has advanced to the final round of American Idol. The popular songstress will appear on theshow's finale on Tuesday evening, May 25.
On May 14, Ms. Bowersox, known affectionately as "MamaSox," returned to Northwest Ohio for a hometown visit that included a noontimeappearance in downtown Toledo and an afternoon concert at the Ottawa CountyFairgrounds in Oak Harbor. Congresswoman Kaptur praised the hometownheroine as "America'sprecious daughter of song" and presented her with an American flag.
Congresswoman Kaptur, a member of the House Trade Working Group, made a statement on the House floor in response to the U.S. Chamber ofCommerce's recently released report that claims U.S. free trade agreements havesupported more than 5 million jobs.
Her effort in the House of Representatives netted 62signatories. Activist groups then wagedan on-line petition drive that obtained approximately 140,000 signatures. On Wednesday, Kaptur joined representativesof MoveOn.org and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee at the JusticeDepartment to present the letter and the petitions together.
Congresswoman Kaptur today voted for legislation thatwould freeze congressional salaries next year.
"For the first time in 35 years, Social Securityrecipients did not receive a cost-of-living increase this year," saidCongresswoman Kaptur. "Why should it beany different for members of Congress? With so many people experiencing so much pain due to the economy, thevote to forego a cost-of-living increase is the right thing to do."
Without legislative action such as today's vote, membersof Congress would receive an automatic, annual cost-of-living increase as aresult of legislation that was passed in 1989.
Since 2003, the "We the People" bookshelf program hasintroduced young readers to great literature and themes from Americanhistory. This year's theme is timed tocoincide with the commemoration of the Civil War, which began 150 years ago.