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WASHINGTON,DC - A bipartisangroup of twenty-seven members of the California Congressional Delegation,spearheaded by Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno), have urged Gov. ArnoldSchwarzenegger and the state's legislative leadership to provide futuresupport for development of a High Speed Rail System.
Statement of Congressman Jim Costa(CA20)
WASHINGTON, D.C.-"Today I voted for the Iraqresolution that has been debated on the floor of the House of Representativesthis week.
FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced today that the Head StartProgram operated by the Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission willreceive nearly $14 million from the United States Department of Health andHuman Services.
WASHINGTON, DC -In a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration, Congressman Jim Costa(D-Fresno) today expressed his concern over the proposed transfer of the FresnoTerminal Area Approach Control to LasVegas.
"There are many areas of concern that need to bemeticulously thought out prior to any decision," Costa noted.
The text of the letter follows:
June 21, 2006
Marion C. Blakey
Administrator
Federal Aviation Administration
800Independence Avenue, SW
Washington,DC 20591
Dear Administrator Blakey:
FRESNO, CA - Citing growing concern for creating an environmentconducive to learning, Congressman Jim Costa (D - Fresno)announced today that the HanfordElementary SchoolDistrict will receive $391, 104 from theElementary and Secondary School Counseling Demonstration Program. This grant isunder the auspices of the U.S. Department of Education with the purpose ofestablishing or expanding counseling programs, and will be provided over athree-year period.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Costa announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice has allocated $115 million for the completion of the Mendota Federal Correctional Institution.
"Funding for this facility is long overdue," Costa said. "The completion of the Federal prison will help boost economic development in the City of Mendota."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will speak on the House Floor this afternoon between 12 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. P.S.T.
Costa will introduce House Resolution 119 expressing Congress' support of the goals and ideals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week and the efforts to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of crime victims and survivors in the United States.