Press Releases
October 1, 2008
"We want a good bill, not a fast bill. We want a bill that will really work," saidKaptur, the senior-most woman in the House.
A summary of the "No BAILOUTS Act" follows.
Watch the video of the press conference.
No BAILOUTS Act
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September 30, 2008
House Information Resources issued the following status report at 6:00 pm September 28:
September 30, 2008
Kaptur, the senior woman in the House, addressed the issue in remarkson the House floor on Sunday evening. She disputed the contention byPresident Bush that America is facing the worst financial crisis in itshistory and accused the White House of using fear to pressure Congressinto bailing out Wall Street. She also said Congress should approve nofunding for a bailout until it establishes an economic crimes unit toinvestigate criminal activity that created the current situation.
September 25, 2008
“We have fought long and hard for passage of this appropriation forimprovements at Camp Perry,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, a senior memberof the defense appropriations subcommittee.
The appropriation for Camp Perry will upgrade the ArmyNational Guard housing stock by replacing a number of World War II-erahutmets with a modern 80-bed barracks. “This is a significantcommitment, considering Camp Perry’s increasing importance as atraining facility,” Kaptur said.
The appropriation for Camp Perry will upgrade the ArmyNational Guard housing stock by replacing a number of World War II-erahutmets with a modern 80-bed barracks. “This is a significantcommitment, considering Camp Perry’s increasing importance as atraining facility,” Kaptur said.
September 22, 2008
Congress must not adjourn until it addresses this situation.
The House and Senate should commit to staying in session until we get this right for the American public. There should be no talk about going home to campaign until we straighten out this mess.
Due Diligence: we must protect the hard-earned assets of the American public.
September 17, 2008
Congresswoman Kaptur recently received the coveted “Golden Triangle” award from the National Farmers Union for her efforts on behalf of America’s family farmers.
Congresswoman Kaptur received the national farm organization’s Golden Triangle Award for the tenth time in her career.
The award is the National Farmers Union’s highest legislative honor. It is presented to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership on important issues for America’s family farmers and rural communities.
Congresswoman Kaptur received the national farm organization’s Golden Triangle Award for the tenth time in her career.
The award is the National Farmers Union’s highest legislative honor. It is presented to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership on important issues for America’s family farmers and rural communities.
September 17, 2008
In a significant development, the legislation restores the solar and wind energy investment tax credits to spur growth in these important new energy sectors that hold great promise for creating new jobs and diversifying the economy in northern Ohio. Congresswoman Kaptur has been successful in directing more than $50 million in legislative projects to promote alternative energy research and development in the Ninth Congressional District.
September 16, 2008
Congresswoman Kaptur received the national farm organization’s Golden Triangle Award for the tenth time in her career.
The award is the National Farmers Union’s highest legislative honor. It is presented to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership on important issues for America’s family farmers and rural communities.
The award is the National Farmers Union’s highest legislative honor. It is presented to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership on important issues for America’s family farmers and rural communities.
September 12, 2008
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur estimates more than 2,000 low-income seniors and disabled veterans in the Ninth Congressional District have not yet filed tax returns for the year 2007 and therefore have not received their economic stimulus checks of at least $300 per person.
It’s not too late to file your 2007 return and receive a stimulus check.
“There’s still time to file and claim your economic stimulus payment,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “The IRS will continue processing 2007 tax returns and issuing stimulus checks for much of the year.”
It’s not too late to file your 2007 return and receive a stimulus check.
“There’s still time to file and claim your economic stimulus payment,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “The IRS will continue processing 2007 tax returns and issuing stimulus checks for much of the year.”
September 11, 2008
The seventh anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001 evokes a wide range of emotions in the hearts of all Americans. We remember the sacrifice of fellow Americans in New York, Washington and Shanksville, Pennsylvania as we admire the courage of thousands of others who responded with the magnanimity that distinguishes our national spirit.