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WASHINGTON,D.C.- Calling for propercare and concern to be given to our nation's Veterans, Congressman Jim Costa,D-Fresno, has circulated a letter among members of the House of Representativesto support the recommended $85 million for the State Extended Care FacilitiesGrant Program.
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WASHINGTON,D.C.- Criticizing theHouse Leadership for blatant neglect of Military Members and Veterans CongressmanJim Costa, D-Fresno, said, "The actions today, symbolize the short-sightednature with which the Leadership of the House of Representatives has approachedour nation's spending habits."
WASHINGTON,DC - Insisting that "Congressmust act now," Representative Jim Costa (D-Fresno) gave remarks on the HouseFloor today in support of proposed legislation intended to deter identitytheft.
Rep. Costa was prompted to make his remarks as a result ofthe continuing revelations that the personal information of 26.5 millionAmerican Veterans and active military personnel had been stolen from theDepartment of Veterans Affairs.
FRESNO, CA- Citing much needed improvement to the City of Huron'sPolice Department facilities, Congressman Jim Costa announced today that theCity of Huronwill receive $50,000 Community Facility Grant from the United States Departmentof Agriculture.
WASHINGTON, DC-Citing, "A need to keep a close watch ontaxpayer dollars," Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced he was cosponsoringlegislation requiring Congress to exercise its constitutional responsibility ofexecutive-branch oversight.
WASHINGTON, DC-Citing, "A need to keep a close watch ontaxpayer dollars," Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced he was cosponsoringtwo bills requiring Congress to exercise its constitutional responsibility ofexecutive-branch oversight; HR 841 and HR 5315.
HR 841 mandates hearings when the non-partisan GovernmentAccountability Office (GAO) raises a red flag over an agency's accountingpractice and HR 5315, The Accountability in Government Act of 2006, requirescabinet secretaries to face reconfirmation by the Senate if their agency cannotperform a clean audit.
WASHINGTON,DC - A bipartisangroup of twenty-seven members of the California Congressional Delegation,spearheaded by Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno), have urged Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger and the state's legislative leadership to provide futuresupport for development of a High Speed Rail System.
Statement of Congressman Jim Costa(CA20)
WASHINGTON, D.C.-"Today I voted for the Iraqresolution that has been debated on the floor of the House of Representativesthis week.
FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced today that the Head StartProgram operated by the Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission willreceive nearly $14 million from the United States Department of Health andHuman Services.