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WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a grant of $3,373,245 has been awarded to the Kings Community Action Organization in Hanford, CA their for Head Start and Early Head Start program. These funds are being award through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Head Start program title, and will be used to make improvements to the Head Start program in Hanford.
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced comprehensive new energy principles laid out by the Blue Dog Coalition this week. Among these principles is increasing U.S. energy security, increasing domestic supply, diversifying our energy portfolio with renewable energy sources, and encouraging research and development in new energy technologies to address climate change and conservation. These principles will be used by the Coalition to guide Congress as a new national energy policy is written.
Washington,D.C. - Today, the United StatesHouse of Representatives passed emergency funding legislation for HurricaneKatrina. This legislation includes $10billion in disaster relief for the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). This funding will help meet theimmediate needs from the consequences of Hurricane Katrina
Today, the House Resources Committee agreed to twoamendments introduced by Congressman Jim Costa to the Threatened and EndangeredSpecies Recovery Act. The Threatened andEndangered Species Recovery Act updates the Endangered Species Act. Both amendments recognize the importance oflocal planning agencies and identify a role for them when considering recoveryplanning of endangered species.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announcedthat Fresno County will receive approximately$560,000 from the United States Department of Justice and the United StatesDepartment Health and Human Services.
"These funds play an integral role in the county's abilityto maintain a safe environment in which residents can thrive," CongressmanCosta said.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announcedthat Kern County will receive approximately$310,000 from the United States Department of Justice and the United StatesDepartment Health and Human Services.
"These funds play an integral role in the county's abilityto maintain a safe environment in which residents can thrive," CongressmanCosta said.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced a Department of Health and Human Services grant to California's 20th CongressionalDistrict.
"Thefunds awarded to Fresno County Human Services System's Healthy Start Program aimat eliminating racial and ethnic disparities and provide the department withthe necessary tools to achieve their mission," Congressman Costa said.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant to California's 20thCongressional District.
"TheIndian Housing Block Grant will provide considerable funds to help provideaffordable housing and services to the Santa Rosa Rancheria," Congressman Costasaid.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman JimCosta (CA-20) announced grant funding totaling near $135 million that is availablefrom the United States Department of Justice's Office of Community OrientedPolicing Services (COPS). Three grantsare currently available to select law enforcement agencies: InteroperableCommunications Technology program, Secure our Schools program and TribalResources Grant program.
"Thesegrant programs are assets to the community and all who are eligible shouldapply," Congressman Costa said
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman JimCosta (CA-20) announced that schools are eligible to apply for the LiveIn-Flight Downlink offered by NASA Spaceflight Education Opportunities (NSEO);which allows students, educators and community members to communicate within-flight astronauts.
"Thisis an exciting chance for students to gain first-hand knowledge on a range ofsubjects from interacting with crewmembers on an in-space flight," CongressmanCosta said.