Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Kathy Castor [D, FL-11]

Biden attacks Bush during Sarasota visit

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

"This race is about the lives of the American people," Biden said. "It's about whether or not you can fill up your gas tank. It's about those people in this state, particularly, who find themselves in bankruptcy or in foreclosure." For more than an

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Hundreds throng to Joe Biden town hall in Sarasota

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

SARASOTA - Two hours before Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden was to conduct a town hall meeting at about 5:30 p.m., hundreds of people began filling the gymnasium at Booker High School, excitedly talking to other party members and the

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Hundreds throng to Joe Biden town hall in Sarasota

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

Keith Fitzgerald, D-Sarasota, US House candidate Christine Jennings, and US Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa. The trio shook hands with anyone who came close. ...

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Biden attacks Bush during Florida visit

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

An hour before Biden arrived, Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., delivered some harsh words of her own, accusing the "Bush economy'' of placing America's middle ...

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Once again, Brown-Waite turns to xenophobia

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

But US Rep. Kathy Castor, a Democrat whose district includes Tampa, and who shares these concerns, responded by quietly drafting a letter to federal ...

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Floridians Share Spotlight

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Tampa Congresswoman Kathy Castor also spoke Wednesday and Rep. Kendrick Meek of Miami was at the podium to introduce former President Bill Clinton.

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Florida Democrats In The Spotlight At DNC Convention

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

DENVER - In an example of Florida's high-profile role at the Democratic National convention, a parade of six Floridians including Tampa's freshman Rep. Kathy Castor grabbed national exposure with podium speeches Wednesday. The Floridians included

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Florida time on the stage

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

DENVER - Barack Obama will be a better president for the U.S. -- and Israel -- his Florida co-chair Rep. Robert Wexler said, in a pitch aimed at Jewish voters who have been leery of Obama. "We know Barack Obama is the President America needs," Wexler

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Meek to introduce Clinton

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

It's Florida night at the Democratic National Convention. U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek has been added to the program, joining U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kathy Castor and Robert Wexler. If you have a TypeKey or TypePad account, please Sign

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Two women, two views of Hillary Clinton

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

DENVER -- Shortly before Hillary Clinton took to the stage, two congresswomen representing Florida crossed paths on the convention floor. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa, who endorsed Barack Obama, said she sympathized with the tall order facing

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Brown-Waite, Sheriff Clash Over Handling Of Rape Cases

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

On Monday, Clay Phillips, chief of staff for US Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, said Castor is in the process of drafting a letter to ICE. ...

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Brown-Waite, Sheriff Clash Over Handling Of Rape Cases

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

TAMPA - When Hillsborough County deputies arrested Rigoberto Moron Martinez on a domestic violence-related charge on Aug. 5, they knew he was a suspect in another investigation in St. Petersburg. They soon suspected he might be in the country illegally

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Florida gets its full votes at Democratic Convention

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

He and US Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa are scheduled to address the convention Wednesday. Sunday's vote was a symbolic one, since Obama would have been able ...

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Florida Democrats revel in gained ground

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Kathy Castor is mentioned, too, but she said she wants to build seniority in the House. "I want Alex Sink to run. I think we need Alex Sink in the ...

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Obama Out To Woo Florida

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

DENVER - A walk through the seating floor of the Pepsi Center at the Democratic National Convention in Denver yields some quick evidence that Sen. Barack Obama intends to make Florida one of the premier battleground states of his presidential campaign.

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Florida delegates granted full votes at convention

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

On Sunday, the national party's rules committee agreed to restore full voting privileges to delegates from Michigan and Florida - ending a rancorous debate over when states can schedule their primaries. The dispute lasted for a year - the two parties

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Democrats Aim For United Front At Convention

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

DENVER - After a long and contentious presidential primary season in which Florida played a central role, Democrats hold their national convention this week with the aim of projecting strength and unity behind the first black presidential nominee of a

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After rancorous year, Florida delegates hope for healing

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

After enduring months of political exile, Florida Democrats giddily find themselves back in the center of the political universe as they head to a history-making convention. Last winter, the presidential candidates snubbed the state's unseasonably

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Democrats give Florida, Michigan delegates full votes at convention

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

He and US Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa are scheduled to address the convention Wednesday. Because Florida delegates didn't even know if they would be welcome ...

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Dems, seeking unity, give Florida, Michigan delegates full votes

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

Robert Wexler of Boca Raton, was named a vice-chairman of the convention last week. He and US Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa are scheduled to address the ...

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