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Washington, DC-Rep. Jim Costa supported legislation that won overwhelming bipartisan support in the House would reduce the interest rate for federal student loans before the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. The Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 will reduce student loan interest rates and save students up to $1,500 over the life of the loan.
Washington, DC-Rep. Jim Costa applauded President Obama's decision to nominate Michael L. Connor to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Since 2009, Connor has served as the Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees federal water projects including the Central Valley Project.
Washington, DC-Rep. Jim Costa announced that the Economic Development Agency (EDA) has committed $1.9 million to expand the existing vocational and business training center in Merced County.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa opposed a highly partisan, misguided Farm Bill that passed the House today. This legislation was made public late Wednesday evening when Republican Leadership made the decision to spring the bill to the floor for a vote.
Washington, DC-Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement after joining members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for a meeting with President Obama and Vice President Biden.
Washington, DC-Rep. Jim Costa will join members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus tomorrow to meet with President Obama regarding progress on immigration reform. He released the following statement in anticipation of the meeting.
Washington, DC-Rep. Jim Costa joined Rep. Robert Hurt (R-VA) to introduce the Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2013 that would reduce regulations placed on ranchers and growers.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa cheered the Senate's approval of S. 744 the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill with a vote of 68-32. As a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and third-generation farmer, Costa has been working to ensure that immigration reform meets the needs of both farm workers and farmers.
June 26, 2013
Washington, DC-Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement following the Supreme Court decision to strike down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act and reached a procedural decision on California's Proposition 8 that would allow same-sex marriages to resume in the state.
Washington, DC-Rep. Jim Costa urged the U.S. Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs to prioritize Merced County in their consideration for grants to support homeless veterans.