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June 25, 2010
Funding allows ag producers to upgrade tractors and farm equipment

WASHINGTON,D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa today announced $10 million in funding for Valley farmersand ranchers to upgrade their tractors and agricultural equipment.

June 24, 2010

Washington,D.C. –Following Judge Oliver Wanger's May decision that federal regulationsrestricting Valley water are flawed, Valley water users and environmentalgroups reached an agreement regarding the Delta smelt that will keep the pumpsmoving water south of the Delta turned on through June.

June 23, 2010

WASHINGTON,D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa today introduced a resolution expressing opposition toIran's nuclear weapons program and ongoing human rights abuses. The resolutionalso reaffirms Congress' support for Iranian citizens struggling for freedomand calls for fair, democratic elections in Iran.

June 14, 2010

Increase brings allocation to four times the amount of water the Valley received last year

June 11, 2010

Sheriff applauds Costa for securing funds to help make raid possible

June 10, 2010
Grants will go toward expanding economic and housing opportunities
June 9, 2010
Costa: Funds are critical to protecting farmers and our economy

June 8, 2010

Funds will prevent spread of pest threatening Valley grape industry and jobs


Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa today announced $1.75 million in Farm Bill funding to prevent the spread of the European grapevine moth in California. The spread of the grapevine moth threatens the upcoming summer harvest and the Valley's grape industry.