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U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur said the Independence Day holiday is the ideal time for Americans to reflect on the legacy of the Founders and to rededicate themselves to the principles of independence that has made our nation great.

“We need to recapture America’s independence and stand on our own two feet again,” she said. “It will require sacrifice, discipline and responsibility, but we must reclaim our legacy.

“America cannot sacrifice its independence due to an addiction to foreign oil. Instead, we must become energy independent.

An estimated 5.2 million Americans who are either disabled veterans or retired workers have not yet filed to claim their economic stimulus payments. This includes approximately a quarter of a million Ohioans. Eligible individuals are receiving up to $600 per person ($1,200 per couple), plus $300 for eligible children under 17.

“More than a third of a million Ohioans are out of work, and they need a lifeline to keep their heads above water,” said Congresswoman Kaptur after the House overwhelmingly passed the Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act. The legislation, which would immediately provide up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits, was approved by a vote of 274-137.

The need for action is underscored by the slowing economy. The U.S. haslost jobs for five straight months; unemployment rose to 5.5 percent inMay.

In Ohio, 335,000 workers are unemployed. The unemployment rate in Ohiois 5.6 percent. In the Ninth District, the jobless rate is 7.6% inOttawa County, 6.5% in Lucas County, 6.3% in Erie County and 6.2% inLorain County.

Already buffeted by rising gasoline prices and a raft of homeforeclosures, thousands of Ohio families find themselves in need of thesafety net provided by unemployment benefits.

Marcy Kaptur, expressing deep concern over a growing shortage of foodat local pantries and soup kitchens, contributed 10,000 pounds ofOhio-grown potatoes to the Toledo Seagate Food Bank.

Congresswoman Kaptur directed $1,000 from a Congressional pay raiseaccount—which consists of funds from the congressional pay raises thatshe has refused to accept—to purchase the potatoes from Michael Farms,a family-owned business in Champaign County. Kaptur said she was ableto purchase 10,000 pounds of Ohio potatoes for $1,000 (or, $1 per10-pound bag).

Congresswoman Kaptur directed $1,000 from a Congressional pay raise account—which consists of funds from the congressional pay raises that she has refused to accept—to purchase the potatoes from Michael Farms, a family-owned business in Champaign County. Kaptur said she was able to purchase 10,000 pounds of Ohio potatoes for $1,000 (or, $1 per 10-pound bag).

Kaptur urged local groups to copy her example and combine their buying power to get the most food for their dollar by procuring directly from Ohio’s family farmers.

“This honor showcases the excellent workers and companies who call Toledo their home,” Kaptur said. “Toledo-made and American-made products are superior because the workers who make them are among the most talented, dedicated, and hardest-working in the world, and they deserve this national recognition.”