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We want to commend Senator Jeff Denham and the Valleydelegation for their work to ensure our fair share of funding in this year'sinfrastructure bond. The flooding thisweek in Central Valley could not be a more vivid demonstration that the San Joaquin Valley must get its fair share of anystate infrastructure bond which goes forward to voters.
A new surface water storage facility on the Upper SanJoaquin Rivermay, in fact, have helped prevent the flooding this week.
WASHINGTON,D.C.- Calling for acommonsense approach to Indian gaming policy, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno,has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to amend the IndianGaming Regulatory Act.
15Classic Books on "Becoming American" Will Support Community Programs
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced todaythat 15 classic books on the theme of "Becoming American" has been awarded toKern County Library Lamont Branch. Thisaward was made possible through the National Endowment for the Humanities' (NEH)We the People Bookshelfprogram.
For the past 25years, I have worked hard as a California statelegislator and, today, as a Member of Congress, to enact public policy thatrecognizes the needs and rights of crime victims.
FRESNO - Three Central Valley Congressmenhave called on President Bush and the federal government "to stand ready to expeditea federal disaster declaration for sixteen Northern and CentralCalifornia counties."
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Praising the efforts of the nation'svictims' rights movement Congressman Jim Costa, D- Fresno, today took the BushAdministration to task for what he called its, "wrongheaded attempt to balancethe budget on the backs of victims."
FRESNO, CA - In an effort to better equip local businessesto thrive in today's international economy, the 20th CongressionalDistrict will receive over $100,000 in funds from the United States Departmentof Education's Business and International Education Program, Congressman JimCosta (D-Fresno) announced today.
WASHINGTON,D.C.- Calling for propercare and concern to be given to our nation's Veterans, Congressman Jim Costa,D-Fresno, has circulated a letter among members of the House of Representativesto support the recommended $85 million for the State Extended Care FacilitiesGrant Program.
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WASHINGTON,D.C.- Criticizing theHouse Leadership for blatant neglect of Military Members and Veterans CongressmanJim Costa, D-Fresno, said, "The actions today, symbolize the short-sightednature with which the Leadership of the House of Representatives has approachedour nation's spending habits."