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Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa called on Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi to bring up legislation to avoid the impending sequester that could be devastating to the Valley and nation's economy. Without Congressional action, an automatic across-the-board $85 billion in cuts would be triggered on March 1st and another $1 trillion over the next 10 years.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement following news that over 700,000 acre feet of water had been lost from the slowing of water exports through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta between November 1st and January 31st.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement about what he hopes to hear from President Obama in his 5th State of the Union address.
January 6, 2013
Fresno Unified financial aid workshops begin Friday.
Wednesday, Feb. 06, 2013
Impoverished or middle-class students and their parents should know that college dreams can be realized despite tuition hikes and a sluggish economy.
If a student gets good grades and graduates from high school, financial aid will be there to attend college.
Maintains Seat on Key House Water and Power Subcommittee
January 22, 2013
Costa top Dem on livestock panel
by Michael Doyle on January 22, 2013
The House of Representatives continues to shape itself up for the 113th Congress, with Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, now taking the top Democratic position on the House Livestock, Rural Development and Credit subcommittee.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new microloan program to help small and family operations and socially-disadvantaged farmers obtain up to $35,000 in loans.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement on the announcement of Governor Jerry Brown's budget, which includes funds for the operation and maintenance of the new Fresno Veterans Home.
Governor's budget funds Fresno veterans home
By John Ellis and Eddie Jimenez / The Fresno Bee - The Fresno Bee
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 | 04:47 PM
Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget released Thursday includes $27 million for veterans homes in Fresno and Redding, which a local lawmaker said should fully fund the Fresno facility.