Press Releases

Rep. Costa Honors California State University System on 50th Anniversary

March 4, 2010

Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jim Costa ( D-Fresno) released the following statement after passage of H.Res. 1117, a House Resolution commending the California State University system on the occassion of its 50th anniversary. "As an alumnus of CSU, Fresno, I would like to congratulate the California State University system on its 50th anniversary. Since its inception, CSU and its 23 campuses have played a critical role in the educational, economic, and cultural development of California and our nation.

Rep. Costa Praises Approval Of Armenian Genocide Resolution By Foreign Affairs Committee

March 4, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement today after H. Res. 252, a House resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide was approved by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Approval by the Committee is a key step towards the resolution being considered by the full House of Representatives. "As we approach the 95th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide, I am pleased that members of the Foreign Affairs Committee came together to approve this resolution," Costa said.

Rep. Costa Votes to Create Jobs, Extend Tax Cuts To Valley Small Business

March 4, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today voted in support of tax cuts that will create jobs and spur economic growth in the Valley. By voting to amend H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, Costa backed key improvements to the jobs bill passed by the Senate last week that will strengthen small business, invest in infrastructure, and ensure that the bill is fully paid for. "Along with increasing our water supply, strengthening our economy and getting people back to work are my top priorities," Costa said.

Rep. Costa Annouces Broadband Funding for the Valley

March 2, 2010

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FRESNO, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced funding to bridge the technological divide and increase economic opportunities in vulnerable and low-income communities in the Valley. The grant, in the amount of $7.25 million, will fund digital literacy training for more than 675,000 individuals, enabling them to make use of key educational, employment, and health resources online.

"I ampleased to see that our Valley will receive funding to increase high-speedInternet access," Costa said.

Costa Puts Interests Of The Valley First

March 2, 2010

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Named "Centrist" By National Journal Vote Study

Rep. Costa and Cardoza Response To Salazar Water Announcement

February 26, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) issued the following statement regarding the Interior Department's announcement on agricultural water allocations from the federal Central Valley Project.

Rep. Costa Votes to End Health Insurance Price Fixing

February 25, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D- Fresno) voted in favor of legislation that will repeal the special anti-trust exemption for health insurance firms and medical malpractice insurance companies. The measure would end special treatment for the insurance industry that allows them to fix prices, collude with each other, and set their own markets without fear of being investigated. H.R. 4626, the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 406-19.

Rep. Costa Calls On Salazar To Maximize Water Allocations

February 24, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) sent a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, demanding that he maximize water supply allocations for the 2010 irrigation season.

Congressman Costa and Congressman Cardoza's letter is attached and the text can also be viewed below.

February 23, 2010

The Honorable Ken Salazar

Secretary of the Interior

1849 C Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20240

Dear Secretary Salazar,

Rep. Costa Announces $100,000 Grant for Kern County

February 22, 2010

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kern County was awarded a $100,000 grant for a solar installation training program for adult farm workers. The funds were awarded by the US Department of Labor through the Green Capacity Building Grant program. "Federal grants to help our Valley's work force obtain new skills are vital in a tough economy," Costa said.

Rep. Costa Steps Up Support for Proposed Emergency Temporary Water Supply Legislation

February 19, 2010

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Costa Tells Chairwoman Napolitano That PotentialSenate Amendment Is Vital To Valley Families And Workers