Press Releases

Rep. Costa Statement On Obama Administration's Offshore Energy Plan

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. Reducing our dependency on foreign oil and creating new American jobs is critical to getting our economy back on track. Our economic and national security depends on using all of the energy tools in our energy toolbox.

Rep. Costa Questions Commerce Department On Double Standard

April 1, 2010

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Stands Up For Valley Farmers and Economy Over Water Limitations

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Costa (D-Fresno) joined in a bipartisan letter demanding that U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke explain why sport fishermen will be allowed to take an undetermined number of salmon under new California Department of Fish and Game regulations while pumping will be reduced at the federal and state pumps for agriculture beginning on March 31st in order to protect the same fish. The letter was also signed by Congressmen Cardoza (D-Merced) and Radanovich (R-Mariposa).

Rep. Costa Announces $729,393 In Recovery Funds To Aid Struggling Families Find Jobs

March 26, 2010

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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. Funding was released through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Family Self Sufficiency Program and was made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Rep. Costa Statement On Health Care Bill

March 22, 2010

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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:

Rep. Costa Response to National Academy of Sciences Review of Bay Delta Water Issues

March 19, 2010

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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. "We have made real progress lately, but we can't winthis fight completely until the one-sided and flawed biological opinions beingused to cut off our water are revised to reflect what is actually happening inthe Delta.

Rep. Costa Announces Water Increase For Valley

March 16, 2010

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Responds To Latest Salazar Water Announcement

Rep. Costa Takes On Reclamation For Not Funding Drought Relief

March 12, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today's House Subcommittee on Water and Power hearing, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) criticized the Department of the Interior's handling of the drought crisis. Addressing Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, Michael Connor, Costa reiterated that the Department has failed to provide sufficient drought relief to the Valley, and must increase the flow of water and aid to the Valley's farmers, workers, and communities.

Excerpts from Costa's remarks (as prepared) are below.

Rep. Costa Presses President To Increase Water And Support To Valley

March 12, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a meeting last evening at the White House, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) urged President Obama to increase his commitment to resolving the water crisis that is devastating the San Joaquin Valley. "Once again, I delivered our Valley's message directly to the President: Together, we can overcome this water crisis. But to do so, the Administration must increase our supply of water, and step up their commitment to our farmers, families, and workers.

Rep. Costa Presses Committee For FCI Mendota Funding

March 10, 2010

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Costa: FCI Mendota Means Valley Jobs And Economic Opportunity

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) called for additional funding for Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota. The additional funding, in the amount of $27.4 million, would allow FCI Mendota to purchase needed equipment, hire staff and continue its activation process.

Rep. Costa Announces Funding For CSU, Fresno Foundation To Create Jobs And Grow Economy

March 9, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced $150,000 in funding to create jobs and grow the Valley's economy. The funds were awarded to the California State University, Fresno Foundation by the Department of Commerce to support regional economic development and enhanced entrepreneurship. "I am pleased that the California State University, Fresno Foundation will receive funding to create more jobs and opportunity for Valley residents.