Press Releases

Rep. Costa Announces $1,865,625 in Federal Grant Funding for Clinica Sierra Vista

September 30, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a US Department of Health and Human Services grant for electronic health record implementation totaling $1,865,625 has been awarded to Clinica Sierra Vista in Bakersfield, CA. Funding was made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Rep. Costa Announces $2,472,170 In Federal Grant Funding For CSUB

September 28, 2009

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WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a US Department of Education grant totaling $2,472,170 has been awarded to California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) for the California Partnership for Teacher Quality Programs. Funding was made available through the Teacher Quality Partnership Grants Program

Rep. Costa Announces $2,502,921 In Federal Funding For Senior And Disabled Housing

September 25, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a total of $2,502,921 has been awarded to the Housing Authorities of the City of Fresno and Fresno County to make necessary improvements to public housing communities that will specifically address the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities.

Rep. Costa Announces $1,350,000 In Federal Funding For Housing Authority of Kern County

September 21, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $1,350,000 has been awarded to the Housing Authority of Kern County to fund a "green" public housing transformation project at the Little Village.

Rep. Costa Statement Following President Obama Speech Before Congress

September 10, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the speech President Barack Obama gave before a joint session of Congress, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement.

"Valley residents needed to hear President Obama's speech tonight to know exactly how he wants to reform our health care system.

Costa Announces $3,090,700 In Federal Grant Funding For Bakersfield and Kern County

September 9, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $3,090,700 has been awarded to the City of Bakersfield and Kern County to help communities improve their energy efficiency, reduce their energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and create green jobs locally.

Rep. Costa Announces $20,319 in Federal Funding for City of Hanford Police Department

September 1, 2009

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FRESNO, CA- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a total of $20,319 has been awarded to the City of Hanford Police Department to purchase needed equipment such as laptops, alcohol testers, cameras, and battery conditioners.

Rep. Costa Announces White House Internship Openings for Spring 2010

September 1, 2009

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WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that the White House is currently accepting internship applications for the Spring 2010 program. Applications are due by September 20, 2009.

Rep. Costa Announces $245,810 in Federal Funding for Kern County District Attorney's Office

September 1, 2009

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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $245,810 has been awarded to the Kern County District Attorney's Office to reduce forensic DNA sample turnaround time and reduce DNA forensic casework backlogs.

Rep. Costa Announces $360,000 in Federal Funding for Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance

September 1, 2009

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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $360,000 has been awarded to Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.