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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

WHEN: Saturday June 23, 2007, 1:45pm

WHERE: Starbucks

2097 W. Bullard Avenue Fresno, CA 93711

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, today announced that he is accepting applications for the House of Representatives Congressional Page Program for this fall semester. Candidates must be at least 16 years old, entering their junior year in high school, carry at least a 3.0 GPA, and reside in the 20^th Congressional District in order to apply. This is a very competitive program, with only 66 Page positions available in the House of Representatives per semester.

FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be leading a press conference on Monday, June 4^st, calling on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support continued funding for high speed rail in next year's budget. As the final weeks of debate between the Legislature and the Governor for the state budget near, there is a need to fund this critical project to continue the momentum and progress recently achieved.

FRESNO, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, lead a press conference calling on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support continued funding for high speed rail in next year's state budget. As the final weeks of debate between the Legislature and the Governor for the state budget near, there is a need to fund this critical project to continue the momentum and progress recently achieved.

WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, introduced legislation which would provide for a study regarding development of a comprehensive integrated regional water management plan which would address four general areas of regional water planning. This would include both the San Joaquin River Hydrologic Region and the Tulare Lake Hydrologic Region. The study would provide a plan for cities, counties, and water agencies to address and solve long-term water needs.

BAKERSFIELD, CA - On Friday June 1, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be available to the press to discuss recent Congressional action on the military supplemental funding bill, the ethics reform package, and the minimum wage increase. He will also be willing to discuss the House and Senate effort to bring about comprehensive bi-partisan immigration reform during June and July in cooperation with President Bush.

WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno

WHAT: Media Availability