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Washington, DC —Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the bipartisan Telling Everyone the Location of Data Leaving the US Act (TELL Act), to protect American data from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). |
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, senior Appropriator, and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, testified in support of robust funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative at the Member Day Hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. A full copy of her remarks as delivered can be found by clicking here.
Toledo, OH – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) recognized the artistic talent of high school students across Northwest Ohio at the 42nd Annual Ninth Congressional District Invitational High School Art Exhibition on display at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Robert C. and Susan Savage Community Gallery. This local exhibition was the culmination of the 9th Congressional District Art Competition. The annual Congressional Art Competition celebrates the artistic achievements of the nation’s high school students.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement upon Senate passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations Act. This legislation will fund government operations through September 30, 2025, while making deep cuts to critical programs and projects that are important to people across Northwest Ohio.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva (AZ-07):
"It is with heavy heart, that I extend deepest sympathy to the treasured family, staff, and constituents of Congressman Raul Grijalva. Representative Grijalva was like no other — an exceptional, unforgettable human being shaped by hard scrabble economic struggle long before he ever was elected to Congress.
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By: CSPAN
June 8, 2016
Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) talked about the latest issues regarding U.S. trade policy, including the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other trade agreements, as well as the ongoing impact of NAFTA on the U.S. economy.
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By: Bruce Vail, In These Times
June 8, 2016
In a stunning demonstration of the power of grassroots organizing, retired Teamster union members across the Midwest have forced the federal government to back down on plans to slash pensions on thousands of retired workers.
By: Gabby Deutch, Toledo Blade
June 7, 2016
Deborah Lee James, U.S. secretary of the Air Force, visited the Ohio Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing on Monday, the first time an Air Force secretary has appeared at the base.
Mrs. James, addressing questions about whether her visit was related to the Air Force’s search for two facilities to house the new F-35A Joint Strike Fighter jets, said Toledo is absolutely being considered.
“Toledo has a lot going for it,” Mrs. James said. “I’m really impressed with everything going on here.”
By: Lorraine Chow, Ecowatch
June 6, 2016
North America’s first offshore freshwater wind project has received a $40 million boost from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
In somewhat of a surprise decision, the funding was awarded to Lake Erie Energy Development Co (LEEDCo) for its “Icebreaker” project, which consists of six 3.45-megawatt turbines located 8-10 miles off the coast of Cleveland.
By: Mark Reiter, Toledo Blade
June 3, 2016
The revitalization of a downtown Toledo icon got a big boost from the federal government on Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) announced that funding for the $104 million upgrade and expansion of the historic James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley Courthouse has been finalized.
The announcement was made at the beginning of the Civic Center Mall oversight commission’s first meeting in months.