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Costa: President Obama Should Authorize Water Availability For The Growing Season Now, And Invest In Highways and High-Speed Rail
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In anticipation of today's White House jobs summit, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) informed President Obama of several actions he should take to bring immediate economic relief to the San Joaquin Valley. They include bringing water to farm communities and investing in new infrastructure.
"Thisis the worst news our farmers, farm workers and farm communities could havebeen told today. The water crisis has devastated our local economy andput thousands of Valley residents out of work. For the past 18 months,Congressman Cardoza and I have worked tirelessly to bring relief to ourValley.
"Federal grants to help our Valley's work force obtain new skills are vital in a tough economy," Costa said. "Kern County is already a state leader in solar technology, and I know these funds will help create new jobs in our Valley."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the last several months, Congressmen Costa and Cardoza have met with top officials from the White House and the Department of the Interior regarding California's water crisis. As part of ongoing discussions, the Congressmen have expressed the need for the Obama Administration to take action to address California's Central Valley water crisis.
"Federal grants for rural communities like Mendota are wise investments and help stimulate the local economy," Costa said.
"The decision to focus solely on the export of water to the San Joaquin Valley was a wrong and shortsighted decision, and it has devastated the livelihoods of thousands of my constituents," Congressman Costa said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) sent a letter to the California State Senate and Assembly urging both chambers take the lead and craft a robust water package to improve California's broken water system. The text of the letter is below.
October 29, 2009
The Honorable Darrell Steinberg The Honorable Karen Bass
President pro Tempore Speaker
California State Senate California State Assembly
October 26, 2009