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Costa: "We cannot use an axe where a scalpel is needed"
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1, a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through September 30, 2011:
Costa: "Our Valley is set to receive more water than in recent years. This is good news for Valley jobs and our economy."
FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa today requested that Major General Vang Pao be granted eligibility for burial at Arlington National Cemetery. The letter, which was also signed by Congressmen Dennis Cardoza, Madeleine Bordallo and Tim Holden, was sent on behalf of the General's family to both Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki.
FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa issued the following statement on the shooting in Tucson, Arizona involving Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, and some constituents:
Funding will strengthen agriculture and water science programs, boost enrollment for Hispanic students
Recovery Act-funded expansion will improve health care services for area residents
WASHINGTON – With Congressman Jim Costa's vote, the House of Representatives passed the President's bipartisan compromise to extend tax cuts benefiting Valley families and businesses. The legislation now moves to the President's desk where it will be signed into law.
WASHINGTON – "The state and federal agencies must get this plan right so our Valley receives its fair share of water." This was Congressman Jim Costa's response to a report released today by the Administration providing an update on the state and federal agencies' work to address California's long-term water challenges.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jim Costa took to the floor of the House of Representatives to again call on Congress to extend tax cuts for Valley families, farmers, and businesses. In the speech, Costa called out members of both political parties for caring more about campaign politics than preventing people's taxes from going up.