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Two Critical Veterans Bills Passed by the US House of Representatives

October 9, 2009

WASHINGTON D.C. - The following two bills overwhelmingly passed the US House of Representatives yesterday with bipartisan support.

Congressmen Costa and Cardoza Introduce Bill to Ease Drought For Central Valley Farmers

October 7, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) introduced a bill today that would help ease the effects of severe drought in the Central Valley by facilitating the transfers of up to 300,000 acre-feet of irrigation water.

Costa Water Relief Approved By House of Representatives

October 2, 2009

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Energy and Water Appropriations Conference Includes Costa Amendments to Fund Critical California Water Projects and Ease Regulations to Transfer Water Around The State

Rep. Costa Statement Following Meeting with Secretary Salazar

October 1, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) attended a public meeting with Department of the Interior Secretary Salazar and key Department of the Interior staff on California drought disaster. Following the meeting, Costa released the following statement.

Rep. Costa Announces $1,865,625 in Federal Grant Funding for Clinica Sierra Vista

September 30, 2009

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WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a US Department of Health and Human Services grant for electronic health record implementation totaling $1,865,625 has been awarded to Clinica Sierra Vista in Bakersfield, CA. Funding was made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Rep. Costa Announces $2,472,170 In Federal Grant Funding For CSUB

September 28, 2009

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WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a US Department of Education grant totaling $2,472,170 has been awarded to California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) for the California Partnership for Teacher Quality Programs. Funding was made available through the Teacher Quality Partnership Grants Program

Rep. Costa Announces $2,502,921 In Federal Funding For Senior And Disabled Housing

September 25, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a total of $2,502,921 has been awarded to the Housing Authorities of the City of Fresno and Fresno County to make necessary improvements to public housing communities that will specifically address the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities.

Rep. Costa Announces $1,350,000 In Federal Funding For Housing Authority of Kern County

September 21, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $1,350,000 has been awarded to the Housing Authority of Kern County to fund a "green" public housing transformation project at the Little Village.

Rep. Costa Statement Following President Obama Speech Before Congress

September 10, 2009

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the speech President Barack Obama gave before a joint session of Congress, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement.

"Valley residents needed to hear President Obama's speech tonight to know exactly how he wants to reform our health care system.

Costa Announces $3,090,700 In Federal Grant Funding For Bakersfield and Kern County

September 9, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $3,090,700 has been awarded to the City of Bakersfield and Kern County to help communities improve their energy efficiency, reduce their energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and create green jobs locally.

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