Press Releases
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.
February 4, 2008
Especially in these tough economic times, working people and families who qualify for the EITC should take advantage of this important tax credit.
January 29, 2008
Delivering on her promise to work with the North Toledo community after disturbances there in 2005, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur this morning visited the site of the former Leverette Junior High to bring good news for youth recreation and academic enhancement in the area. Kaptur announced that, through her efforts, the U.S.
January 29, 2008
I am truly disappointed by the President’s emphasis onfixing the economy using a flawed trade model and tired, old economicstrategies. The President advocates the same job-killing trade policies thathave outsourced good jobs for decades.
January 18, 2008
Rising unemployment, rising food, fuel, and health care costs, the homeforeclosure crisis, rising budget and trade deficits --all demandattention and action. A short term fiscal stimulus that reachesAmerica's workers, families, and communities is a step in the rightdirection.
January 17, 2008
In prepared remarks, Congresswoman Kaptur said, “America is facing an economic situation that has the potential to be catastrophic. Because of the poor judgment and intense greed of a few banks, companies, organizations, and, indeed, politicians, the average American has been thrust into economic insecurity.
January 11, 2008
"The UnitedStates cannot continue to watch as ournation bleeds capital, jobs, and security," Kaptur said. "The small steps ournation is taking are barely enough to slow the bleeding, and not nearly enoughto cure the injury. America needs a new trade policy."
January 9, 2008
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur welcomed the release of $2.2 million infederal funds by the U.S. Department of Labor to help in cleanup andrecovery efforts in seven Ohio counties that were hit by severeflooding earlier this year. The funds will be used to create temporaryjobs to repair property damage and also clean and reconstruct waterwaysthat were affected by the floods.
January 9, 2008
At the same time, Congresswoman Kaptur repeated her call for a comprehensive approach to watershed issues in the region.