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Rep. Costa Announces We The People Bookshelf Award To Numerous Bakersfield and Sanger School Libraries

April 8, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced an award of 17 classic books on the theme of "Created Equal" to numerous school libraries in Bakersfield and Sanger. This award was made possible through the National Endowment for the Humanities' (NEH) We The People Bookshelf program. The Bookshelf includes Spanish translations to accompany four of the selected titles.

"Reading is the most fundamental skill students need for success," said Costa.

Rep. Costa Announces $500,000 Economic Grant for City of Parlier

April 2, 2008

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a grant of $500,000 has been awarded to the City of Parlier for business assistance and micro-enterprise loans. This grant is being awarded through the Economic Development Enterprise Fund Allocation of the State Community Development Block Grant Program. Funds will be used to provide micro-enterprises low-interest loans and technical assistance to businesses located within the city limits.

"This is great news for Parlier," said Costa.

Rep. Costa Announces $994,863 Grant For Kern County School District

April 2, 2008

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a grant of $994,863 has been awarded to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools-Kern County Museum in Bakersfield, CA for their History of a Nation project. These funds are being awarded through the United States Department of Education under their Teaching American History grant program, and funds will be used to raise student achievement in American history throughout Kern County.

"This is great news for Kern County," said Costa.

Rep. Costa Announces Two New Staff Members

March 7, 2008

Press Release

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. Costa serves on the House Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, and Agriculture committees.

Costa's Clean Diesel Bill Passes First Hurdle

February 15, 2008

Press Release

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. Costa introduced this legislation in partnership with Senator Tom Carper, who introduced companion legislation in the United States Senate. Carper's bill was recently approved by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Rep. Costa Announces $6.9 Million In Construction Project For Fresno VA Hospital

February 11, 2008

Press Release

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.

"This is good news for the Fresno VA and all our local veterans," said Costa. "Minor construction projects done today save from doing major construction projects ten or fifteen years from now."

Costa Media Availability on December 21st, 2007

December 20, 2007

Press Release

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.

The Energy Independence and Security Act, which was signed into law on December 19, 2007, is an important first step toward reducing our dependence on foreign sources of energy. Specifically, the bill increases vehicle fuel efficiency standard to 35 miles per gallon by 2020.

Costa Announces Page for Spring Session of Congress

December 6, 2007

Press Release

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 110^th Congress. Monsma is the daughter of Kevin and Deborah Monsma, and is a junior at Shafter High School. She will be working for the House of Representatives from January 27^th, 2008 and will end her semester on June 6^th, 2008.

Costa Media Availability on December 7th, 2007

December 6, 2007

Press Release

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. Bush in 2002 to serve as Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Mangano is addressing the Board and the Council to discuss ways to combat homelessness in Fresno and Fresno County.

Rep. Costa's San Joaquin River Settlement Act Passes Through Committee

November 15, 2007

Press Release

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. The committee action marks an important milestone in resolving an 18-year-old lawsuit that will provide long term water certainty for the Valley.

"This is a step in the right direction for the San Joaquin River, and the settlement," said Costa.

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