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Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman JimCosta (CA-20) announced that the US Department of State is acceptingapplications for the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program 2006-2007 academicyear.

"Alleligible teachers should apply because this is a great opportunity to not onlyshare, but also gain cultural knowledge," Congressman Costa said.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa will attend theDiscovery shuttle launch in CapeCanaveral, Florida aspart of the official Congressional delegation. Costa is a member of theHouse Science Committee and Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. Thelaunch will take place at 3:51pm EST. Congressman Costa is available forcomment before and after the launch. To schedule an interview, call:

TracySherman

202-225-3341

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman JimCosta (CA-20) and Congressman George Radanovich (CA-19) praised the inclusionof a provision that will benefit the Valley within the bipartisan WaterResources Development Act (WRDA) of 2005 (HR 2864). The House passed its version and it will bereconciled by the Conference Committee in the near future. Costa and Radanovich issued the followingstatements in response to this action:

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Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced that the United States Department of Education has named three Fresno CountySchools, Sanger Unified, Firebaugh-LasDeltas Unified and FresnoUnified SchoolDistrict as recipients of the Alcohol AbuseReduction Grants Program. Combined, theschools will receive just over $1 million.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced Fresno County as the recipient of fiveDepartment of Housing and Urban Development grants totaling over $13 million. Various cities in Fresno Countywill receive funds from the Community Development Block Grant, EmergencyShelter Grant, American Dream Downpayment Initiative, HOME program and CapitalFund Program.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced Kern County as the recipient of fiveDepartment of Housing and Urban Development grants totaling near $13.6 million. Various cities in Kern Countywill receive funds from the Community Development Block Grant, EmergencyShelter Grant, American Dream Downpayment Initiative, HOME program and CapitalFund Program.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced Kings County as the recipient of twoDepartment of Housing and Urban Development grants totaling near $5.6 million. Various cities in Kings Countywill receive funds from the Community Development Block Grant and Capital FundProgram.

"Asour communities grow so do housing needs and these funds help various peopleand organizations realize their goal of making housing options available to morecommunity residents," Congressman Costa said.

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman JimCosta released the following statement regarding his vote on H.R. 3045, "Dominican Republic-CentralAmerica-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act" (CAFTA):

"I fully support global commerce. As a third-generation family farmer, I trulyunderstand the benefit of opening the world to the abundance of U.S. products.