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MODESTO, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Atwater) announced today a $147,000 grant from the California Endowment to the Valley Coalition for a UC Merced Medical School. The grant will ensure communities throughout the San Joaquin are involved in the planning of the future UC Merced medical school.

Congressman Costa and Congressman Cardoza also applauded the Coalition's adoption of a formal resolution calling for an acceleration of the school's development as well as increased clinical opportunities for students in the San Joaquin Valley.

Package Brings Millions In Federal Investment To The San Joaquin Valley

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Act) by a vote of 246 to 183. Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) voted in favor of the legislation. The bill is expected to create and save 3.5 million jobs, provide 95% of American workers an immediate tax cut, make investments in infrastructure, provide funding for renewable energy projects, and tax breaks for home purchases.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-20), Dennis Cardoza (D-18) and George Radanovich (R-19) released the following response regarding Mr. Lloyd Carter's inappropriate remarks at a Fresno water hearing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will join his Blue Dog Coalition colleagues in a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House. They will be discussing the stimulus package and long-term fiscal issues facing Congress. Costa will also ask the President to visit the San Joaquin Valley. Prior to the meeting, Costa released the following statement.

Build on UnprecedentedTransparency Instituted in the 110^th Congress

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Dave Obey (D-WI), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI), incoming Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced three significant changes to further increase transparency and reduce funding levels for earmarks, building on reforms brought about in the last Congress.

Previously implemented reforms:

Costa: This Legislation Will Provide Health Care Coverage For 11 Million Children

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that two grants have been awarded to the City of Fresno and Fresno County to assist states and local governments in addressing the impact of abandoned and foreclosed properties. These funds are being awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which is based on the number and percent of home foreclosures, homes financed by subprime mortgage loans and homes in default or delinquency.

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a grant of $200,000 has been awarded to WestCare California, Inc. These funds are being awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services' Transitional Living Program. With these funds, WestCare is required to provide youth with stable, safe living accommodations and services that help them develop the skills necessary to move to independence.