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Fresno, CA - On Friday, August 12, 2005, Congressman JimCosta will welcome U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns to Fresno to hear from Valleyproducers about the status of the 2007 Farm Bill.
Fresno,CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa(CA-20) released the following statement regarding the rescue and relief efforts in the aftermathof Hurricane Katrina.
"Our hearts go out to the people of Louisiana,Mississippi and Alabama. For the people of our Valley, as for the rest of the nation, ourthoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by Hurricane Katrina. During this time of need, we must come togetheras a nation to help our fellow Americans," Costa stated.
The Fresno lawmaker will be available to comment on the Bipartisan agreement on comprehensive immigration reform announced by leaders in the Senate and the President.
WASHINGTON, DC - Pointing out the continued patience of the United States'beef and industry and Congress, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) todayintroduced legislation calling for "beefed up" restrictions on Japanese beefimports until fair and even-handed trade resumes.
FRESNO,CA - Pointing out the need for localhousing development, Congressman Jim Costa (D - Fresno) announced today that the 20thCongressional District will receive over $4.5 million in Capital Fund grantsfrom the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
FRESNO,CA - Pointing out the need for localhousing development, Congressman Jim Costa (D - Fresno) announced today that the 20thCongressional District will receive over $4.5 million in Capital Fund grantsfrom the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
FRESNO, CA -Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced today that theLamont Elementary School District will receive over $300,000 in funds from theUnited States Department of Education (DOE) Literacy and School LibrariesProgram. The funds will be used to better equip and enhance the Lamont SchoolLibrary.
Fresno, CA -Congressman Jim Costa(CA-20) announced today that the FresnoArt Museum will receive the Museums ofAmerica grant in the amount of $149,176 from the Institute of Museumand Library Services.
"The Museums of America grant supports hundreds ofeducational programs and the advancement of community partnerships of museumsacross the country. This grant will allow the Fresno Art Museumto create lasting relationships with the community while they continue to expandthe programs and projects they currently have," Congressman Costa explained.
FRESNO, CA- Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced today that the FresnoInterdenominational Refugee Ministries operated by the Office of Refugee Resettlementwill receive $180,000 in funding from the United States Department of Healthand Human Services.
"With theCentral Valley receiving 2,400 refugees over the last two years, it isimportant to provide these newly arrived refugees services that will help themget started in living in the in the United States" Congressman Costa explained.