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June 25, 2007

Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced federaleducation grants awarded to California's20th Congressional District.

"Iwould like to congratulate the schools on receiving these grants and thank themfor their service to the Central Valley,"Congressman Costa said.

June 25, 2007

Washington D.C. -At a bi-partisan press conference today, Congressman Jim Costa stronglysupported the continuation of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund. Also in attendance were Congressman Ted Poe(TX-02), Congresswoman Katherine Harris (FL-13), Mr. Tom Charron, the Executive Director of the National DistrictAttorneys Association, Mr.

June 25, 2007

ThePresident's proposed budget seriously jeopardizes the future funding mechanismof the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund. The Fund was enacted to pay for victims'services and compensations. It operateswith money collected from criminal offenders, not taxpayers. Once collected, the funding is distributed tovictims and organizations that provide victims' services.

June 22, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC & FRESNO, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that two new employees will be joining his staff. Chris Rosander will serve as Costa's new District Director in Fresno, CA, and Bret Rumbeck will work in Washington, DC as a legislative and press assistant.

June 22, 2007

FRESNO, CA - On Saturday June 23rd, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be available to the press to discuss recent Congressional action on the Farm Bill, the recently passed energy package, and immigration.

WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno

WHAT: Media Availability

June 22, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) reimbursement funds for Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties. SCAAP is a formula grant program which provides assistance to states and localities for correctional officer salary costs incurred for incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens.
June 14, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced the establishment of the bipartisan Congressional Water Caucus.
June 6, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, today announced that he is accepting applications for the House of Representatives Congressional Page Program for this fall semester.

June 4, 2007

FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be leading a press conference on Monday, June 4st, calling on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support continued funding for high speed rail in next year's budget.

June 4, 2007

FRESNO, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, lead a press conference calling on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support continued funding for high speed rail in next year's state budget.