Press Releases
Washington, D.C. -Congressman Jim Costa, who representsCalifornia's20th District, is pleased to announce his DC staff.
Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced federaltransportation grants awarded to California's20th Congressional District.
"Iwould like to congratulate the City of Coalingaand the City of Fresno on receiving these grantsand thank them for their service to the Central Valley,"Congressman Costa said.
Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced a federaltransportation grant awarded to California's20th Congressional District.
"Iwould like to congratulate the Minter Field Airport District on receiving thisgrant and thank them for their service to the CentralValley," Congressman Costa said.
Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced a federaltransportation grant awarded to California's20th Congressional District.
"Iwould like to congratulate the City of Hanfordon receiving this grant and thank them for their service to the Central Valley," Congressman Costa said.
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.
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. Mark Lunsford, the father of Jessica Lunsford whowas murdered in Florida,and 14 national victim rights groups. The President's budget proposes rescinding the money in the Victims ofCrime Act Fund.
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. There are approximately 4,400 agencies thatdepend upon the victim assistance funds to provide direct services to 3.6million crime victims a year.
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.
"Both Chris and Bret bring deep Valley roots to my staff, and I am excited to have them on board," said Costa.
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
WHEN: Saturday June 23, 2007, 1:45pm
WHERE: Starbucks
2097 W. Bullard Avenue Fresno, CA 93711