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April 5, 2013

Merced, CA- Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) announcement to postpone until June 15th the closure of 149 federal air traffic control towers, including the tower at Merced's Castle Airport.

March 22, 2013

Fresno, CA- Rep. Jim Costa announced the 2013 Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery," to give high school students in California's 16th District the chance to showcase their talents.

March 21, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Costa joined fellow Valley Representative David Valadao in introducing legislation that would allow California dairy producers the option to enter into the Federal Milk Marketing Order.

March 14, 2013

Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa applauded the latest step in repairing California's broken water system with the release of preliminary draft plans for the implementation and completion of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP).

March 14, 2013

Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa announced that$388,144has been awarded to Merced County organizations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds were made available through the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance competitive grant program.

March 13, 2013

Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa announced more than $5.3 million has been awarded to Fresno and Madera County organizations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds were made available through the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance competitive grant program.

March 13, 2013

Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jim Costa joined Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) to introduce bipartisan legislation that would provide stability in energy prices for consumers.

March 12, 2013

Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue operation of the air traffic control tower at Merced County's Castle Airport. The Valley-based airport is on a list of control towers under consideration for closure due to sequestration cuts.

March 4, 2013

Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jim Costa, who represents Merced County, and Congressman Tom McClintock, who represents Mariposa County, introduced a bill today that would allow Merced Irrigation District to apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to raise the spillway at Lake McClure.