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August 28, 2008 Florida Democrats In The Spotlight At DNC Convention
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
Source: Tampa Bay Online
August 28, 2008 Florida time on the stage
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
Source: Miami Herald
August 27, 2008 Meek to introduce Clinton
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
Source: Miami Herald
August 27, 2008 Two women, two views of Hillary Clinton
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
Source: Miami Herald
August 26, 2008 Brown-Waite, Sheriff Clash Over Handling Of Rape Cases
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
Source: Tampa Bay Online
August 25, 2008 Obama Out To Woo Florida
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.
Source: Tampa Bay Online
August 25, 2008 Florida delegates granted full votes at convention
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
Source: Bradenton Herald
August 24, 2008 Democrats Aim For United Front At Convention
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
Source: Tampa Bay Online
August 24, 2008 After rancorous year, Florida delegates hope for healing
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
August 24, 2008 Democrats give Florida, Michigan delegates full votes at convention
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 ...
August 24, 2008 Dems, seeking unity, give Florida, Michigan delegates full votes
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 ...
August 24, 2008 Democrats Aim For United Front At Convention
Tampa freshman Rep. Kathy Castor and Rep. Robert Wexler of Boca Raton are Floridians who will give speeches to the convention. "It's not all silly hats. ...
August 23, 2008 Florida Democrats seek redemption in Denver
Obama's two Florida campaign co-chairs, Rep. Robert Wexler of Boca Raton and Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa, have been tapped to speak Wednesday. ...
August 22, 2008 Rape suspect was freed on bail before second crime
Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, said ICE needs more resources. She was drafting a letter Friday to Parrish and ICE asking how gaps can be closed. ...
August 21, 2008 Castor, Early Obama Backer, To Speak At Convention
Tampa’s freshman Rep. Kathy Castor will address the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. “I’m very honored,” said Castor, who just got the word from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office. Castor was an early Florida supporter of Barack Obam
Source: Tampa Bay Online
August 21, 2008 Congresswoman representing Manatee to speak at convention
By MAURA POSSLEY - mpossley@bradenton.com US Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, will speak at the Democratic National Convention next week. ...
August 20, 2008 Castor Hires Tribune Writer As Spokeswoman
Tampa Tribune reporter Ellen Gedalius will become press secretary for U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa, Castor’s office has announced. Gedalius has worked for the Tribune for more than six years, and has been the newspaper’s city hall reporter since
Source: Tampa Bay Online
August 18, 2008 Immigration issues frustrate owners from overseas
Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, is reviewing several legislative proposals for immigration reform, according to a spokeswoman for her office. ...
August 15, 2008 US Rep. Kathy Castor hosts foreclosure assistance workshop this ...
TAMPA, FL-- This Saturday, August 16, US Representative Kathy Castor will host a Foreclosure Assistance Workshop. The real estate website, RealtyTrac.com ...
August 07, 2008 Disabled denied
The failings of the Social Security Administration are legion. Designed to be a safety net for the disabled, instead the program often throws up sky-high hurdles that delay benefits for years and years. The system is broken beyond belief. Just ask
Source: Bradenton Herald
August 06, 2008 Son is hired despite multiple drug arrests
US Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, has helped the CDC obtain federal grants. The Times requested an interview with Castor about Keena Watts' arrests, ...
August 01, 2008 Simplify standards for Social Security disability claims
Although I applaud your editorial and US Rep. Kathy Castor's involvement, there are certain things that I think need to be brought to light. ...
July 31, 2008 Lawmakers clear the way for toy safety standards
Florida Representative Kathy Castor sponsored a portion of the bill. She tells Consumer Reporter Kerry Kavanaugh today by phone, it's crucial to kids safety ...
July 27, 2008 Tampa loses its new disability judge
The news of the delay angered Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, who represents part of Manatee County. "They don't have a backup plan. Now someone else will have ...
July 22, 2008 Leased Oil Lands Sitting Idle?
WASHINGTON â Tampaâs freshman Rep. Kathy Castor may have gone too far when she declared in a press release last week, âThere are 68 million acres of federal ...
July 17, 2008 Cut short disability's cruel waiting game
The bill that US Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, is introducing in Congress would finally put the government on a clock. It would have no more than 75 days to ...
July 17, 2008 disability's cruel waiting game
The bill that US Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, is introducing in Congress would finally put the government on a clock. It would have no more than 75 days to ...
July 16, 2008 Castor co-sponsors drilling bill
Tomorrow, the US House is expected to take up a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, that calls for more drilling in Alaska, in line with what ...
July 15, 2008 Tampa Man Picked For US Attorney
Last fall, US Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa objected to the delay in nominating a candidate, but the White House blamed the Senate for not acting more quickly ...
July 14, 2008 Castor, other Democrats blast Bush's oil drilling plan
US Rep. Kathy Castor says if oil companies are interested in drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, they should consider millions of acres already available to ...
