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Here’s why these Republicans want to challenge Florida Rep. Kathy Castor
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Republicans with ambitions for Congress have a new chance after redistricting. Eight Republicans are seeking the right to challenge Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor, whose seat flipped from blue to red under the state’s new congressional map. Before they can focus on the November general election, they’ll have to narrow that crowded primary field. Six of those candidates ... Read More
ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Who Threatened to Bomb Congresswoman's Office
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an illegal alien who threatened to bomb the offices of Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL). Read More
Democrat Kathy Castor wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 14th Congressional District
WASHINGTON - Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday. The 14th District is centered around Tampa Bay, including the city of Tampa Read More
Biden's potential lifeline for Florida Democrats
“They have not given up. To the contrary, they are going to fight," said Rep. Kathy Castor. Read More
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Democrat lawmaker Castor says Republicans want to nix climate committee
If Republicans take control of the U.S. House of Representatives they are likely to "nix" the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, the committee's chair Democratic Representative Kathy Castor said on Thursday at the COP27 climate summit. Read More
First statue of Black American unveiled in National Statuary Hall
For the first time ever, the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall collection features a Black American. On Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and members of Congress celebrated the dedication of a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune. “Dr. Bethune epitomizes the values we hold dear,” said Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Florida). “We lift her up today at… Read More
‘No more time to waste,’ chair of House climate panel warns ahead of Cop26
Democrat Kathy Castor warns that even Biden’s ambitious Build Back Better bill ‘doesn’t really get us to net zero by 2050’ Read More
Video: Rare Twin Manatee Calves Spotted By See Through Canoe
Video: Rare Twin Manatee Calves Spotted By See Through Canoe - Pinellas Beaches, FL - With the help of a $200,000 federal grant from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, ZooTampa hopes to save more of these gentle giants. Read More