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Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the University of Toledo’s Health Science Campus will be receiving a federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. This $419,701 funding award will support further research into the GLT-1 protein, which shows promise of combatting alcohol addiction. Congresswoman Kaptur has long been supportive of initiatives that curb substance abuse and dependency which impacts millions of Americans, including many across Northwest Ohio.
"Our community is in pain tonight as a result of senseless gun violence in Toledo's storied Old West End community. Let me express our gratitude to the Toledo Police and Fire Departments and all first responders for once again proving their courage and utter devotion to duty.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Congressman Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09), Ranking Member of the Europe Subcommittee, Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), and Congressman Kevin Kiley (CA-03) issued the following statement on the passage of the bipartisan Ukraine Support Act, the first comprehensive legislation to support Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia to pass
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and a bipartisan coalition forced a vote on the House Floor to end President Trump’s reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. For over 90 days, the Trump Administration has waged an unconstitutional war of choice in Iran without a clear strategy, defined objectives, or Congressional authorization. The war has caused great hardship on Americans who face skyrocketing prices on oil, gas, diesel, fertilizer and everyday goods at home.
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Before Congress recesses for the election season, it has one very important piece of business to conduct — the funding of the recently passed Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act.
There should be no debate, no partisan bickering. Failure by congressmen to reach a deal to fund the opioid overdose fight would be irresponsible and a dramatic failure in meeting the needs of the constituents they serve.
LORAIN, Sept. 19, 2016: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), along with representatives of the Smithsonian Museum, the Ohio Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs (OCHLA), the Lorain Historical Society, and the Lorain Arts Council, presented the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian award, to: Miquel Berlingeri, Carlos Móntes, Julio Santiago-Montanez, and Francisco Colón, four members of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment in recognition of their pioneering military service.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin knows the effects of addiction all too well.
"He would be with us today if he were able to solve this problem," Poliquin (R-ME-2) said.
Poliquin lost his brother to drug and alcohol abuse after a decades-long struggle. Now, Poliquin is asking House leadership for help so other families can get treatment before it’s too late.
“We need to make sure we have the funding necessary to take care of those in need," Poliquin added.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- "If they care about life this is an arena where we need a lot of attention," Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9) said.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, every 25 minutes a baby is born with opioid withdrawal. It’s just one consequence of America’s drug crisis.
"Just imagine starting your life out with the tremors, the shakes, the sensitivity to light, to touch, to sound," West Virginia Congressman Evan Jenkins (R-WV-3) added.
By Richard Payerchin, The Morning Journal
Local veterans who earned their share of a Congressional Gold Medal got to see the award in a Lorain ceremony dedicated to their achievements.
Veterans, elected officials, family and friends gathered Sept. 19 to see the medal given to the Borinqueneers, the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment made up of soldiers from Puerto Rico.