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110th Congress

May 29, 2007

FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be traveling throughout the district during this week's district work period. He will be available to the media following each of these events. Please call for more information or interviews.

Wednesday May 30th, 2007

From 12:00pm to 1:30pm, the Congressman will attend the KSEE 24 Asian Pacific Islander Americans 2007 Portraits of Success Awards luncheon at the United Japanese Christian Church.

May 29, 2007

FRESNO, CA - On Monday May 28, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be speaking at two Memorial Day commemorations.

WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno

WHAT: Memorial Day Events

WHEN: Monday May 28, 2007 from 9am to 11am.

WHERE: 9:00am: American Legion Post 55 Event at Washington Colony Cemetery

7318 South Elm Street, Fresno, CA 93706

May 29, 2007
FRESNO, CA - On Saturday May 26, 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.

WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno

WHAT: Media Availability

WHEN: Saturday May 26, 2007, 4:30pm

WHERE: Sunnyside Country Club

5704 East Butler Road, Fresno, CA 93727

May 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, wrote to the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Ike Skelton, D-Missouri, asking that the Armed Services Committee investigate the body armor used by the men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently, men and women serving in the military are required to use Interceptor body armor, but a potentially better armor, Dragon Skin, may provide enhanced ballistics protection. "Our men and women in uniform deserve the best and most cutting-edge body armor available to them," said Costa.
May 23, 2007
FRESNO, CA- Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will hold press availability today at 8:00 p.m. in the main passenger terminal at the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport. Costa will also hold press availability tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. outside of Salon 2000 at 2013 W. Bullard Avenue in Fresno.

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.

May 23, 2007

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.

May 23, 2007

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.

May 23, 2007

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.

May 23, 2007

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.

May 23, 2007

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.