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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.

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.

Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa called for action to increase water supplies South of Delta to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Mike Connor today.

Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa, Co-Chair of the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus, supported legislation that expands protections for victims and survivors and gives victims' advocates and law enforcement the tools necessary to protect vulnerable populations.

Washington, DC- Reps. Jim Costa and Doc Hastings, co-chairs of the Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus, announced today the reorganization of the caucus and membership for the 113th Congress.

Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement in response to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announcement of an initial federal water allocation of 25 percent for south of Delta agriculture water service contractors.

Announce Membership for 113th Congress

February 22, 2013

Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa announced that he has nominated 10 students from across the Valley for admission to one of the United States service academies. These students represent the best of the regions' youth through their excellence in academics, athletics, and service.