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May 20, 2010
Costa: Interior and Commerce must incorporate new science into Valley water operations

May 19, 2010

FRESNO,CA.– Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) issued the following statement regardingtoday's groundbreaking ceremony for the Fresno Veterans Home.

"Todayis the culmination of efforts we started over ten years ago. Our work to locateand fund a Veterans home in the Valley has paid off. This home has been a laborof love and a personal mission for many years.

May 18, 2010
Water Regulations Biased Against Valley Must Be Changed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) said he will use a new study to further his fight to change water regulations that punish the Valley for fish-killing pollutants dumped into the water system far to the north.
May 14, 2010
FRESNO, CA – On Friday, May 14th Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will officially announce Adam L. Silva of Hallmark Charter School as this year's winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition. Silva's painting is titled "Luna & Night Sky" and will be sent to Washington, DC next month to be on display in the Cannon House Office Building tunnel for one year.
May 12, 2010

Bill will curb milk price volatility and promote industry growth

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today introduced legislation to protect American jobs and strengthen our nation's dairy industry. The Dairy Price Stabilization Act promotes market stability and individual dairy farmers' ability to grow their own business.

May 7, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced that orchardists and nursery tree growers can begin applying for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program, which was authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill. Signup begins Monday, May 10, 2010, at local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices.

May 6, 2010

Costa: Changes make health care benefits more accessible for Valley vets

May 6, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today released the following statement after Roelof van Ark was named the new CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
May 5, 2010

Interior and Commerce Departments To Integrate Bay Delta Biological Opinions