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July 29, 2010
$14.6 million contract awarded for the Delta Mendota Canal/California Aqueduct Intertie project
July 27, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa today introduced legislation to honor Hmong Veterans in the Valley and across the nation. The bill would provide burial benefits in National Cemeteries to Hmong Veterans who served in support of U.S. forces in the Vietnam War.

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.