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Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman JimCosta (CA-20) announced that Community Action Partnership Bakersfield of Kernhas been selected to receive funding, totaling near $100,000, under the CarolM. White Physical Education Program from the United States Department ofEducation.

"Physicaleducation is an important aspect of our educational system and these funds willallow schools to provide adequate activities for students to learn abouthealthy ways of living," Congressman Costa said.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced that approximately $525,000 has been awarded to the City of Firebaugh from theDepartment of Housing and Community Development's HOME Investment PartnershipsProgram.

"Thesefunds play an integral role in creating and maintaining housing activities,"Congressman Costa said.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced that $240,004 has been awarded to the City of Hanford from the Department of Housing andCommunity Development's HOME Investment Partnerships Program.

"Thesefunds play an integral role in creating and maintaining housing activities,"Congressman Costa said.

TheCity of Hanford'sFirst-Time Homebuyer Acquisition-Only Program is the beneficiary of thegrant. The entire amount, $240,004, willbe awarded to the First-Time Homebuyer program.

FRESNO, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) led the effort to help relocatethe Hanford Post Office. Representative Costa sent a letter to theDistrict Manager of the United States Postal Service in the hopes that he couldcommunicate the need for a bigger facility to accommodate the city'sgrowth. A city's post office must be able to expand as thecity expands; unfortunately Hanford has grown and the Post Office has notbeen able to increase services accordingly.

Thetext of the letter follows.

Dear District Manager Tovar,

Fresno, CA- Today, CongressmanJim Costa (CA-20) announced his support for the Executive Order creating "ACalifornia Partnership for the SanJoaquin Valley." This partnership will bring together variousgovernment and private entities committed to bringing about economic growth andprosperity within the San JoaquinValley.

"This is an exciting opportunity forseveral entities to bring their diverse knowledge to the drawing board andrededicate themselves to implementing a plan for revitalizing the San Joaquin Valley," Congressman Costa stated.

Fresno, CA - Today,Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced that approximately $200,000 has beenawarded to United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley, Inc. in Parlier fromthe United States Department of Health and Human Services. The grant willbe used as supplemental funding to expand the facility's services.

"Makinghealthcare available to those often overlooked by the system is of vitalinterest to us all and these funds will help to promote this important task,"Congressman Costa Stated.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announcedhis support for the national program aimed at identifying the "100 BestCommunities for Young People." Citiesand towns have the chance to compete for the title based on the opportunitiesand experiences they offer their youth.

"In our country there are numerous diverse communities thatprovide our youth with unique experiences and the recognition provided by thisprogram allows these communities to broaden their outreach efforts,"Congressman Costa stated.