Press Releases
April 23, 2008
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Dear President Bush,
We write to express concerns on the eve of your traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana for your fourth summit meeting held in series with your Mexican and Canadian counterparts since the 2005 launch of the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP). We seek to articulate the growing unease of concerned citizens in all three countries over a major continental initiative being planned in a closed process without due legislative oversight.
Dear President Bush,
We write to express concerns on the eve of your traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana for your fourth summit meeting held in series with your Mexican and Canadian counterparts since the 2005 launch of the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP). We seek to articulate the growing unease of concerned citizens in all three countries over a major continental initiative being planned in a closed process without due legislative oversight.
April 10, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security has relaxed a policy that would have required recreational and commercial boaters report to U.S. Customs after every trip in which they crossed the international boundary in the middle of Lake Erie.
“I am pleased that the department has found the right balance between security concerns and fishing boats,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who had written to the Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and also pressed the matter with U.S. Rep. Benny Thompson (D-Miss.), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
“I am pleased that the department has found the right balance between security concerns and fishing boats,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, who had written to the Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and also pressed the matter with U.S. Rep. Benny Thompson (D-Miss.), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
April 8, 2008
“President Bush is pushing an agreement that ignores the violence, corruption, discrimination, and blatant human rights violations perpetrated by President Uribe’s administration in Colombia,” Kaptur said. “If this Administration were truly interested in securing the Western Hemisphere, the President would not be turning a blind eye to the continuation of murder, kidnapping, and assassination in this country, and would advocate for free trade only among free peoples.”
April 8, 2008
Marcy Kaptur joined with officials from the Northwest Ohio Area Officeon Aging at Toledo’s outdoor farmers market to kick-off the popularSenior Farmers’ Market Coupon Program (SFMCP).
April 8, 2008
“As we come to this year’s Spring season, we welcome the start of the Senior Farmers’ Market Coupon Program,” said Kaptur. “Since this effort began in the summer of 2001, it has provided nearly $10 million in fresh fruits and vegetables to thousands of our region’s older adults, while also providing income to hundreds of local growers. We are always looking for ways to expand the success of our local and independent growers throughout the district. The Senior Farmers’ Market Coupon Program does just that and encourages good nutrition for older adults. This is an ideal way to support better nutrition and keep our food dollars local.
March 27, 2008
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March 20, 2008
Congresswoman Kaptur recently commended Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, which has partnered with Dell Computers, on “Reconnect,” a free drop-off program to recycle unwanted computers.
“The Reconnect program has the potential not only to divert environmentally dangerous products from the solid waste stream but also provide new opportunities for disabled citizens throughout Northern Ohio,” Kaptur said.
People who want to recycle used computers can drop them off at 14 participating Goodwill donation centers and retail stores. They should remove data from their hard drives and other storage media before making the donation.
“The Reconnect program has the potential not only to divert environmentally dangerous products from the solid waste stream but also provide new opportunities for disabled citizens throughout Northern Ohio,” Kaptur said.
People who want to recycle used computers can drop them off at 14 participating Goodwill donation centers and retail stores. They should remove data from their hard drives and other storage media before making the donation.
March 20, 2008
Marcy Kaptur made good on her commitment to help Vermilion deal withexcess noise caused by heavy rail traffic through the center of town.Kaptur announced she has secured $1 million in federal funds throughthe U.S. Department of Transportation to assist the city inestablishing a rail “quiet zone.” Kaptur said she has enlisted the helpof the Ohio Rail Development Commission to administer the federal fundsand to work with the community on a comprehensive plan that increasessafety at Vermilion crossings and alleviates constant noise from trainwhistles.
March 20, 2008
“The members of Concerned Citizens of Vermilion have proceeded with due diligence and an unwavering commitment in their efforts to address the noise created by increased train traffic,” Kaptur said during a visit here. “I promised to help in one of my first ‘Congressional Listening Sessions’ after Erie County was added to the 9th District. I am pleased to honor this commitment to a more livable community. I applaud the city and its concerned citizens for working together towards a solution that will result in a safer, more peaceful community,” said Kaptur.