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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) reminded high school students that the submission deadline for the 2011 Congressional Art Competition (CAC), "An Artistic Discovery," is 5:00pm on April 8, 2011. High school students who live in California's 20^th Congressional District are encouraged to enter the competition for a chance to have their piece exhibited en route to the United States Capitol Building for an entire year.

Guidelines for the competition are as follows:

Members to soon introduce energy independence and job creation bill

Costa: It's time to put aside political differences, end regulatory drought

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today introduced H.R. 1251, the More Water for Our Valley Act, continuing his efforts to find commonsense solutions to California's broken water system. The attached legislation would ease restrictions on pumping that have limited the flow of water to the San Joaquin Valley, ensuring more water for Valley farmers and reasonable protection for endangered species.

Costa: Commonsense bill would mean more water, more jobs for the Valley

FRESNO, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) unveiled new legislation today that would bring significantly more water to Valley farmers and growers who receive water from the Central Valley Project (CVP) and the California State Water Project (SWP).

FRESNO, CA – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) released the following statement:

"We are pleased with the decision by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings and Water and Power Subcommittee Chairman Tom McClintock to hold a hearing in Fresno on the impact of burdensome regulations on the water supply of the San Joaquin Valley. Nothing demonstrates the devastating impact of these regulations more than the Bureau of Reclamation's announcement today of just 5% more water for our Valley.

The recent earthquake in Japan and the tsunami that swept across the Pacific Ocean have taken thousands of lives and destroyed the homes and livelihoods of countless individuals. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan in this time of dire need.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that the Fresno Fire Department will receive an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced $616,502 in federal funding for the Shafter Community Health Center.

The grant, made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Center program, will enable this health center to provide comprehensive, quality health care services to families in the Central Valley.