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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced a federaltransportation grant awarded to California's20^th Congressional District.

"Iwould like to congratulate the City of Hanfordon receiving this grant and thank them for their service to the Central Valley," Congressman Costa said.

Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced federaleducation grants awarded to California's20^th Congressional District.

"Iwould like to congratulate the schools on receiving these grants and thank themfor their service to the Central Valley,"Congressman Costa said.

Washington D.C. -At a bi-partisan press conference today, Congressman Jim Costa stronglysupported the continuation of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund. Also in attendance were Congressman Ted Poe(TX-02), Congresswoman Katherine Harris (FL-13), Mr. Tom Charron, the Executive Director of the National DistrictAttorneys Association, Mr.

ThePresident's proposed budget seriously jeopardizes the future funding mechanismof the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund. The Fund was enacted to pay for victims'services and compensations. It operateswith money collected from criminal offenders, not taxpayers. Once collected, the funding is distributed tovictims and organizations that provide victims' services.

WASHINGTON, DC & FRESNO, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that two new employees will be joining his staff. Chris Rosander will serve as Costa's new District Director in Fresno, CA, and Bret Rumbeck will work in Washington, DC as a legislative and press assistant.

FRESNO, CA - On Saturday June 23rd, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be available to the press to discuss recent Congressional action on the Farm Bill, the recently passed energy package, and immigration.

WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno

WHAT: Media Availability