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Sandusky, Ohio – In August, the Erie County Health Department (ECHD) and Erie County Community Health Center (ECCHC) received prestigious recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), earning five Quality Leader Awards and reaffirmation of their Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) status. Notably, ECCHC received the HRSA Gold Award for quality for the second consecutive year, making it one of only five entities in Ohio to achieve this distinction in 2025.
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill:
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Toledo, OH – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced that the Williams County Regional Airport Authority is being awarded $264,931 and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners will receive $33,250 in federal Airport Improvement Grant (AIG) funds from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration. The awards will enable the purchase of a new carrier vehicle equipped with a blower attachment and expand access to hangar development areas—vital equipment that will enhance the airports’ capacities to keep priority areas of the airfield clear during severe weather.
Toledo, OH — Today, during the week of the 90th Birthday of Social Security, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced a House Resolution affirming President Trump’s promise not to raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare.
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By: Stephen Koff, The Plain Dealer
July 13, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congress took the final step Wednesday to approve spending millions of dollars to fight the heroin and opioid epidemic claiming thousands of lives across America.
The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, calling for $181 million a year in new spending for addiction and recovery programs, was steered through Congress with heavy lifting by Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman. It now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature.