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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.

“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 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.

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.

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.

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.

“We are pleased to honor Congresswoman Kaptur for her commitment to addressing the challenges we face in rural America,” said NFU President Tom Buis. “From the new farm bill to food safety and renewable fuels, she has never backed down. I thank her for her leadership.”

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.”

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.