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March 7, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that two new employees have joined his staff. Bob Farmer, a legislative fellow, will serve as Costa's foreign affairs, defense, and intelligence staffer, while Kristin Brainerd will take on Costa's resources, water, energy, and environment portfolio.
February 15, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality passed H.R. 3754, legislation to allow the retrofitting of diesel engines with new, lower emissions technology. HR 3754 is authored by Congressman Jim Costa and co-sponsored by fellow California colleagues: Dennis Cardoza, Jerry McNerney, Doris Matsui and Devin Nunes.
February 11, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that approximately $6.997 million has been approved for the Fresno VA hospital by the Department of Veterans Affairs. These funds will be dedicated to a minor construction project for the Mental Health Outreach and Rehabilitation building.
December 20, 2007
FRESNO, CA - Tomorrow, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will be available to the media to discuss the recently passed Energy Independence and Security Act and, an overview of the end of the first session of the 110th Congress, and other issues relating to the Valley and Congress.
December 6, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that Ms. Elizabeth Monsma of Shafter, California will serve as his Congressional Page for part of the second session of the 110th Congress. Monsma is the daughter of Kevin and Deborah Monsma, and is a junior at Shafter High School.
December 6, 2007
FRESNO, CA - Tomorrow, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will be attending a joint meeting of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and the Fresno City Council regarding homelessness in Fresno County. At 1:30pm, Costa will introduce the keynote speaker, Mr. Philip Mangano, who was appointed by President George W.
November 15, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa announced that the San Joaquin River Restoration Act, HR 4074, passed out of the House Committee on Natural Resources by a vote of 25 to 15.
November 2, 2007
BAKERSFIELD, CA - On Saturday, November 3rd, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will be attending a Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention Fair which he is sponsoring.
October 29, 2007
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced today he will host a Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention Fair on Saturday, November 3rd. Agencies providing information at the fair include Housing and Urban Development, ACORN Housing, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and local banks and Realtors.
October 29, 2007
BAKERSFIELD, CA - El Congresista Jim Costa (Democrata de Fresno) anunció hoy que estará patrocinando una Feria Informativa para ayudar a compradores de vivienda por primera vez y aquellos que están a punto de sufrir un embargo de hogar este 3 de Noviembre en Bakersfield.