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Washington, D.C. - Today,Congressman Costa responded to the unfortunate news that the 144th FighterWing, which is located in Fresno,has been included on the initial list of this year's round of baseclosures.
"I respectfully disagree with the Department ofDefense's decision to close the 144th. The 144th provides a great serviceto the nation and community. I will bevery active in the review process and will do everything I can to reverse thisdecision," stated Costa.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Costaresponded to the initial list of this year's round of base closures.
BothLemoore Naval Air Station and the 144th Fighter Wing received a netgain according to the Department of Defense recommendations for base closuresand realignments.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Costaresponded to the initial list of this year's round of base closures.
BothLemoore Naval Air Station and the 144th Fighter Wing received a netgain according to the Department of Defense recommendations for base closuresand realignments.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Costa responded to the initiallist of this year's round of base closures.
Both Edwards Air Force Base and China Lakereceived a net gain according to the Department of Defense recommendations forbase closures and realignments.
Washington, D.C. - Today,Congressman Costa responded to the unfortunate news that Lemoore Naval AirStation (Lemoore NAS), which is located in Fresnoand Kings Counties, has been included on the initiallist of this year's round of base closures.
"I respectfully disagree with the Department ofDefense's decision to close Lemoore Naval Air Station. The base provides a great service to the nationand community. I will be very active inthe review process and will do everything I can to reverse this decision," statedCosta.
Cites Bipartisan Coordination as Road to Success
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Traffic-choked Highway 99 is getting some much needed relief thanks to six Central Valley congressmen who joined forces in abipartisan effort.
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.