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"Valley residents needed to hear President Obama's speech tonight to know exactly how he wants to reform our health care system. The decisions that we make here in Washington will impact Valley small business owners, farmers and families. Like the President, I believe we can all agree that the health care system is broken and needs repair.
"Byrne JAG funding is critical for local law enforcement," Costa said.
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that the White House is currently accepting internship applications for the Spring 2010 program. Applications are due by September 20, 2009.
"This is good news for Kern County," Costa said.
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $360,000 has been awarded to Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. to strengthen civil and criminal legal assistance programs for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters as a result of that abuse or violence.
FRESNO, CA- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a total of $603,054 has been awarded to the City and County of Fresno to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services. Funding was released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFS).
"We often overlook the need for prosecuting attorneys when it comes to fighting crime," Costa said.