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April 15, 2010

Responds to updated Salazar announcement: "We are winning our fight for water"

April 15, 2010

Blasts flawed policies and closed-minded thinking restricting water to Valley farmers, farm workers, and communities

April 13, 2010

$20.7million in Recovery Act funds for the Delta Mendota Canal/California Aqueduct Intertie project

April 13, 2010

Four days left to mail back Census forms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With only four days left to mail back Census forms, Congressman Costa (D-Fresno) today again called on fellow Valley residents to participate in the 2010 Census.

April 7, 2010

"It's On" Fresno Congressman Tells Bay Area Democrat

FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) said today that if Bay Area Congressman George Miller (D-Richmond) wants a war over water allocations, then Costa and his Congressional District will give him one.

April 1, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today released the following statement after President Obama announced details of an energy plan for the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS): "President Obama's plan to open up millions of acres to new oil and gas development off our coasts is a step in the right direction.
April 1, 2010

Stands Up For Valley Farmers and Economy Over Water Limitations

March 26, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced that a total of $729,393 has been released to the Housing Authority in the City of Fresno, and Counties of Kings, Kern and Fresno to support tenants of the Housing Choice Voucher program as they find employment and become self-sufficient.
March 22, 2010

Costa:Reform Is About Who Makes The Important Health Care Decisions In Our Country - Patients, Families, and Doctors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today issued the following statement regarding the health care reform legislation being considered by the House of Representatives:

March 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today issuedthe following statement regarding the release of the National Academy ofSciences report on water management and Bay Delta health.

"Our Valley needs waterto survive," Costa said.