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"It's On" Fresno Congressman Tells Bay Area Democrat

FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) said today that if Bay Area Congressman George Miller (D-Richmond) wants a war over water allocations, then Costa and his Congressional District will give him one.

Stands Up For Valley Farmers and Economy Over Water Limitations

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Costa (D-Fresno) joined in a bipartisan letter demanding that U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke explain why sport fishermen will be allowed to take an undetermined number of salmon under new California Department of Fish and Game regulations while pumping will be reduced at the federal and state pumps for agriculture beginning on March 31st in order to protect the same fish. The letter was also signed by Congressmen Cardoza (D-Merced) and Radanovich (R-Mariposa).

Costa:Reform Is About Who Makes The Important Health Care Decisions In Our Country - Patients, Families, and Doctors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today issued the following statement regarding the health care reform legislation being considered by the House of Representatives:

"Our Valley needs waterto survive," Costa said. "We have made real progress lately, but we can't winthis fight completely until the one-sided and flawed biological opinions beingused to cut off our water are revised to reflect what is actually happening inthe Delta.

Responds To Latest Salazar Water Announcement

Excerpts from Costa's remarks (as prepared) are below.