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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the last several months, Congressmen Costa and Cardoza have met with top officials from the White House and the Department of the Interior regarding California's water crisis. As part of ongoing discussions, the Congressmen have expressed the need for the Obama Administration to take action to address California's Central Valley water crisis.
"Federal grants for rural communities like Mendota are wise investments and help stimulate the local economy," Costa said.
"The decision to focus solely on the export of water to the San Joaquin Valley was a wrong and shortsighted decision, and it has devastated the livelihoods of thousands of my constituents," Congressman Costa said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) sent a letter to the California State Senate and Assembly urging both chambers take the lead and craft a robust water package to improve California's broken water system. The text of the letter is below.
October 29, 2009
The Honorable Darrell Steinberg The Honorable Karen Bass
President pro Tempore Speaker
California State Senate California State Assembly
October 26, 2009
"Funding will create new jobs in our Valley and help our local communities use energy in more efficient ways," Costa said. "I know the grant money will be put to good use. This grant is great news for our local economy in Fresno County,"
"These funds are a triple win for our state, our agriculture industry and our local economy," Costa said. "Our Valley leads the nation in growing crops like almonds, peaches, and table grapes.