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Fresno, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa announced today that Fresno Unified School District will receive $160,000 from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This competitive grant will allow Fresno Unified to build the resources necessary to assist lawful legal residents with the naturalization process.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa was awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). This award is presented every Congress to the Members of the House and Senate with the strongest record of supporting economic growth and small businesses.
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) today introduced the Air and Health Quality Empowerment Zone Designation Act, H.R. 6378, to address the poor air quality in San Joaquin Valley.
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Costa joined a bipartisan group of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate to echo their previous calls for the House to bring up the Farm Bill before it adjourns for the election.
Fresno, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $850,000 to three Valley airports for rehabilitation and renovation of their facilities.
Grant To Support Legal Services for Domestic Violence Victims
By Bakersfield Californian, September 6, 2012
A nonprofit that provides free legal assistance and representation to residents of Kern County has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help bolster some of its legal services, according to a news release from Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno.
Creates Positions for 3 Additional Victim Advocates
FRESNO, CA- Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announcement ending the suspension of inspection at Central Valley Meat Co., Inc, thus allowing the plant to resume operations today.
FRESNO, CA- Congressman Jim Costa is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expedite their review process for concerns regarding inhumane treatment of animals at Central Valley Meat Co., Inc.
HUD leader spreads word of mortgage help in Valley
Secretary pitches home loan plan in Valley visit.
By BoNhia Lee - The Fresno Bee
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 | 11:12 PM
The nation's top housing official was in Fresno on Tuesday to promote federal legislation that could help more underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages.