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WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan group representing the Congressional Armenian Caucus joined with Armenians across the US and around the world in marking the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Artsakh's (Nagorno Karabakh) independence, pledging to continue efforts to strengthen US-Artsakh ties and push back against ongoing Azerbaijani and Turkish aggression, reported the Armenian National
(WASHINGTON) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and several Democratic Members of the Committee issued the following letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai regarding non-tariff trade barriers imposed on agricultural biotechnology products.
August 26, 2021 - FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement after an agreement was made to hold a standalone vote on President Bid
WASHINGTON — California Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement after his vote on H.R. 4502, a $253 billion package to fund the federal government in the next fiscal year that also makes historic investments in American jobs and opportunities for working families. If passed in the Senate, the bill would bring nearly $500 million to Rep. Costa's district:
The writers are Democratic members of the House of Representatives from Georgia, Hawaii, California, Texas, Maine, New Jersey and Oregon.
Challenging your own political party is not easy. I know because I've done it and I've paid the price.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited California this week, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges facing agriculture. During his stop at Terranova Ranch in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S.
Following the Senate Ag Committee hearing on anti-competitive practices, transparency, and other issues in the beef cattle market last month, the House Ag Committee's subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held its own h
"We have got to be able to have the Secretary of Agriculture to have some funds available there," Scott said, noting WHIP-Plus is still paying for disasters going back to 2019. "Our appropriations process sometimes takes two years. Many of our farmers haven't gotten the aid yet."
U.S. Rep. Jim Costa is working to secure nearly $15 million for central San Joaquin Valley projects, with almost $7 million potentially going to Merced County.
Local, state and federal leaders gathered Saturday at The Fresno Center to address recent immigration enforcement actions that have caused widespread fear and disruption in Central Valley immigrant communities.
SACRAMENTO, California — California farmers — some of President Donald Trump’s staunchest supporters in the deep blue state — are sticking with him, even after he wasted their water.
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Traveling to Yosemite National Park as a group is now easier for people who live in Fresno, or visit the city.
Four brand new YARTS buses are now available, extending the Highway 41 corridor.