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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costaannounced that California's20^th Congressional District will receive over $15 million in fundingfrom H.R. 3, The Transportation Equity Act Conference Report.

Fresno County will receive $7.6 millionfor Freeway 180 improvements from Hughes/WestAvenue to Brawley and $5.3 million for rehabilitation,repair and/or reconstruction of deficient two-lane roads that connect to Interstate5, State Route 180, State Route 41, and State Route 99 countywide.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced the City of Bakersfieldas the recipient of an Economic Development Initiative grant from the Departmentof Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $277,750.

"Maintaininga safe and pleasant atmosphere in which Bakersfieldresidents can reside is an important goal and these funds will aid in thecity's attempt to achieve such a goal," Congressman Costa said.

CongressmanJim Costa will be available on Saturday, July 30, 2005 for comment on therecently passed Transportation Bill that provided funding for Highway 99.

When: Saturday,July 30, 2005

Time: 1:30 pm

Place: PatioIn front of China Bistro and Kebab Time Restaurants

Pavilion West Shopping Center

South West Corner of Bullard Avenue and West Avenue

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Kherstin Khan: 559-281-2381

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Washington DC- Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) has issued the following statement onRepresentative Richard Pombo's introduction of the "Threatened and EndangeredSpecies Recovery Act of 2005."

"I appreciate the effortsthat Chairman Pombo and my colleagues in the Resources Committee areundertaking to draft legislation to reform the Endangered Species Act.

"While I was in theCalifornia Legislature, I led an effort to provide the first meaningful reformas it related to the incidental and accidental taking in agriculture.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced public broadcasting funds awarded to Kern Countyfrom the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. More than $8.8 million will be awarded to radio stations across the United Statesto help with the transition to Digital Services.

"Digitaltechnology greatly enhances radio stations' ability to provide services to thepublic," Congressman Costa said.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced that FresnoCounty will receive approximately$560,000 from the United States Departments of Justice and Health and HumanServices.

"Thesefunds play an integral role in the county's ability to maintain a safe environmentin which residents can thrive," Congressman Costa said.

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced that KernCounty will receive approximately$310,000 from the United States Departments of Justice and Health and HumanServices.

"Thesefunds play an integral role in the county's ability to maintain a safe environmentin which residents can thrive," Congressman Costa said.

CongressmanJim Costa and Congressman Dennis Cardoza to Hold Joint Press Conference on Hurricane Budget Accountability and Reform

U.S.Congressmen Cardoza and Costa call for Congress and the President to put inplace common sense budget reform to pay for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and tosecure our nation's future:

Date: Monday,September 26, 2005

Time: 10:00am

Location: Fresno Air Terminal

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