Press Releases
March 11, 2008
CongresswomanMarcy Kaptur welcomed the dedication of new facilities at theToledo Shipyards, made possible in part by over $3.5 million in federal supportsecured by the Congresswoman.
February 26, 2008
“This federal award will alleviate human suffering locally,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who last week briefed U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Nancy Montanez Johner on the emergency food shortage in Lucas County.
February 15, 2008
Congresswoman Kaptur will welcome a high-ranking federal official to the Toledo area on Tuesday.
Nancy Montanez Johner, the federal official in charge of the food stamp program and several other anti-hunger initiatives, will join Congresswoman Kaptur in a visit to the Toledo Seagate Food Bank, 526 High Street, at 1:30 p.m.
Nancy Montanez Johner, the federal official in charge of the food stamp program and several other anti-hunger initiatives, will join Congresswoman Kaptur in a visit to the Toledo Seagate Food Bank, 526 High Street, at 1:30 p.m.
February 15, 2008
Nancy Montanez Johner, the federal official in charge of the food stampprogram and several other anti-hunger initiatives, will joinCongresswoman Kaptur in a visit to the Toledo Seagate Food Bank, 526High Street, at 1:30 p.m.
Congresswoman Kaptur and Undersecretary Johner will discuss thechallenges facing Northern Ohio food banks and food pantries during theeconomic downturn.
Congresswoman Kaptur and Undersecretary Johner will discuss thechallenges facing Northern Ohio food banks and food pantries during theeconomic downturn.
February 14, 2008: U.S. Trade Deficit with China Will Exceed a Quarter of a Trillion Dollars in 2007
February 14, 2008
“The December figures confirm that our trade deficit with China will climb by more than 10 percent this year,” Kaptur said.
“The $18.8 billion December deficit with Communist China means ourannual deficit with that nation will exceed a quarter of a trilliondollars for the first time in history. That means lost jobs and lostwealth in America.”
“The $18.8 billion December deficit with Communist China means ourannual deficit with that nation will exceed a quarter of a trilliondollars for the first time in history. That means lost jobs and lostwealth in America.”
February 11, 2008
Runners up were Jacquelyn Pitts, a student at Oberlin High School, and Lyon Ganun, a student at Sylvania Northview High School.
“Congratulations to all the participants for their wonderful creations,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “Everyone is a winner in this competition, in my opinion.” Two thousand eight marks the 25th year of the competition in the Ninth Congressional District.
“Congratulations to all the participants for their wonderful creations,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “Everyone is a winner in this competition, in my opinion.” Two thousand eight marks the 25th year of the competition in the Ninth Congressional District.
February 7, 2008
February 5, 2008
“I appreciate the decision by the National Park Service to place a high priority on emergency repairs to the monument, especially in a very difficult fiscal environment,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “The Perry Victory and International Peace Memorial is an important site that preserves our heritage as a nation.”
February 4, 2008
The EarnedIncome Tax Credit (EITC), sometimes called the Earned Income Credit, is arefundable federal income tax credit for low-income working families andindividuals. Eligiblefilers usually end up with more money in their pockets, either by reducing theamount of tax they owe or providing them with a refund when the EITC exceedsthe amount of taxes owed.