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July 26, 2010

Proposed rulewould impact Valley meat producers and processors

July 22, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa issued the following statement today upon House passage of an extension of emergency unemployment benefits. Approval by the House of Representatives sends the temporary extension to the President to be signed into law.

July 13, 2010

RecoveryAct-funded courthouse in Bakersfield boosts Valley jobs and business

July 13, 2010

Applauds actionby VA to step up care for soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

July 1, 2010
WASHINGTON,D.C. –Today, Congressman Jim Costa voted to protect the Valley's economy and consumersby passing sweeping legislation to bring accountability and oversight to WallStreet.
July 1, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement today regarding Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's intention to delay a vote on the $11.14 billion water bond until the November 2012 ballot:
June 25, 2010
Funding allows ag producers to upgrade tractors and farm equipment

WASHINGTON,D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa today announced $10 million in funding for Valley farmersand ranchers to upgrade their tractors and agricultural equipment.

June 24, 2010

Washington,D.C. –Following Judge Oliver Wanger's May decision that federal regulationsrestricting Valley water are flawed, Valley water users and environmentalgroups reached an agreement regarding the Delta smelt that will keep the pumpsmoving water south of the Delta turned on through June.

June 23, 2010

WASHINGTON,D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa today introduced a resolution expressing opposition toIran's nuclear weapons program and ongoing human rights abuses. The resolutionalso reaffirms Congress' support for Iranian citizens struggling for freedomand calls for fair, democratic elections in Iran.