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House passes National Defense Authorization Act
December 4, 2014
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced that the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today, includes a pay increase for servicemembers, important new investments for special operations, authorizes replacement of the Air Force’s KC-135 tankers with new KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, and provides significant polices for MacDill Air Force Base and servicemembers. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate for a vote and then to the President’s desk. “... More
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2014 Trouble in Toyland Survey Released
December 1, 2014
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) , the Florida Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), Florida Consumer Action Network (FCAN) and All Children’s Hospital teamed up to urge parents and shoppers to remain vigilant about hazardous toys currently on shelves. In addition, practicing toy safety – such as using helmets and fastening belts correctly – is just as important when it comes to keeping kids safe and out of the emergency room. “I want families to have a happy and safe ... More
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U.S. Rep. Castor's statement on Extension of Negotiations over Iran's Nuclear Program
November 25, 2014
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) released the following statement regarding the extension of negotiations over Iran's nuclear progr... More
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s statement on President’s Immigration Accountability Executive Actions
November 20, 2014
“Florida families, businesses, universities, law enforcement agencies, churches and faith leaders have urged Congress for years to fix America’s broke... More
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U.S. Rep. Castor announces Hillsborough County Public Schools is finalist for $3M innovation grant
November 6, 2014
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced that Hillsborough County Public Schools is one of 26 nationwide finalists for the U.S. Education Depart... More
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