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Kaptur, Dingell Request Information From NOAA About Impact of Trump Administration Firings

February 28, 2025

Toledo, OH – Today, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) Co-Chairs of the Great Lakes Task Force, sent a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Deputy Under Secretary for Operations Nancy Hann, expressing concerns and requesting answers about the Trump Administration’s firing of researchers and experts.

Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Health Care Energy

Kaptur Statement On Trump and Zelenskyy Meeting In Oval Office

February 28, 2025

Press Release

Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus released the following statement following a contentious meeting with American President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.

“Today, the Statue of Liberty hangs her head in shame.

Issues: Trade

Kaptur, Murray Follow-Up, Demand Answers from Trump DOE as it Continues to Block Investments to Lower Americans’ Energy Costs

February 27, 2025

Press Release

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D, OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Ranking Member, sent a

Issues: Energy

Ranking Member Kaptur Remarks at US Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program Oversight Hearing

February 25, 2025

Press Release

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee's oversight hearing on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Civil Works Program:

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Issues: Trade Jobs and the Economy Energy

Kaptur, Murray Demand Briefing to Congress on Reckless Layoffs Across Department of Energy, Including NNSA, Jeopardizing National Security

February 15, 2025

Press Release

Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Ranking Member, issued the following statement in response to reports regarding thousands of probationary employee firings across the Department of Energy, including employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

Issues: Jobs and the Economy Energy

In the News

Cleveland Offshore Wind Farm Project Awarded $40 Million DOE Grant

June 28, 2016

In The News

By: Josh Marks, In Habitat

June 28, 2016

Could the Rust Belt turn into the Wind Belt? The Great Lakes represent 20 percent of the United States’ total offshore wind energy capacity, but not a single wind turbine has yet to be seen. That could start to change soon thanks to a $40 million grant from the Department of Energy for North America’s first offshore freshwater wind farm, located on Lake Erie about eight to 10 miles northwest of downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

GAO Agrees to Probe Central States Pension Fund Investments

June 28, 2016

In The News

By: David B.

Rocky River Mayor Optimistic About Quiet Zone Discussion

June 27, 2016

In The News

By: John Benson, The Plain Dealer

June 27, 2016

Roughly half a dozen times a day Rocky River residents living near the Norfolk & Southern Railroad line have to deal with loud horns.

The biggest problem continues to be early morning trains blaring horns near railroad crossings (Elmwood Road, Wagar Road, Morewood Parkway and Linda Street) and underpasses (Smith Court and Blount Street).

"Last August, I convened a meeting with the two congressional offices of J

Should the Post Office Offer Banking to Survive?

June 26, 2016

In The News

By: Olivera Perkins, The Plain Dealer

June 26,2016

A national coalition pushing for post offices to also provide banking services, as a way of keeping the U. S. Postal Service afloat, will hold a public meeting Tuesday in Cleveland.

A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service, a coalition of more than 130 civil rights, environmental, faith-based and labor organizations, will hold a "field hearing" 6 p.m. Tuesday at East Mt.

House Democrats End Sit-In Over Gun Control Vote, Vow to Keep Fighting After Recess

June 24, 2016

In The News

By: Jessica Wehrman and Lilly Maier, The Dispatch

June 24, 2016

While House Democrats ended their sit-in aimed at forcing votes on gun control issues Thursday afternoon, they vow that they will continue pressing the issue after they return.

Meanwhile, the Senate still faces pressure on the gun issue — particularly after a last-minute “test” vote Thursday on a measure that would ban those on the no-fly list from buying guns.

Sen.