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February 28, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced $1,177,812 in federal funding for the United Health Centers (UHC) of the San Joaquin Valley.

The grant, made available through the U.S.

February 28, 2011

Costa Calls on Salazar to Ease Restrictions

"The system is broken, period."

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that the Interior Department is forecasting an increased federal water supply allocation for south of the Delta agricultural contractors.

February 28, 2011

Costa: "We cannot use an axe where a scalpel is needed"

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1, a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through September 30, 2011:

February 28, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced the 2011 Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery," to give high school students in California's 20th Congressional District an opportunity to showcase their artistic talents.
January 18, 2011

Costa: "Our Valley is set to receive more water than in recent years. This is good news for Valley jobs and our economy."

January 11, 2011

FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa today requested that Major General Vang Pao be granted eligibility for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. The letter, which was also signed by Congressmen Dennis Cardoza, Madeleine Bordallo and Tim Holden, was sent on behalf of the General's family to both Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki.

January 8, 2011

FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa issued the following statement on the shooting in Tucson, Arizona involving Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, and some constituents:

December 17, 2010

Funding will strengthen agriculture and water science programs, boost enrollment for Hispanic students

December 17, 2010

Recovery Act-funded expansion will improve health care services for area residents

December 16, 2010
"We can't move our economy forward, unless members of both parties leave the campaign politics behind."

WASHINGTON – With Congressman Jim Costa's vote, the House of Representatives passed the President's bipartisan compromise to extend tax cuts benefiting Valley families and businesses. The legislation now moves to the President's desk where it will be signed into law.