Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Jim Costa [D, CA-20]

Not all California lawmakers oppose offshore drilling

2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

Visalia Republican Devin Nunes and Fresno Democrat Jim Costa are each maneuvering for energy influence in their respective parties. ...

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The Impact of Salmonella Suspicions

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

Representative Jim Costa (D-CA) introduced a bill on April 24â€”the Safe FEAST Act of 2008â€”to improve food safety provisions in the Federal Food, Drug, ...

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NHA Applauds Creation of Congressional Hydropower Caucus

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) for special praise. â€œBy demonstrating their commitment to hydropower, ...

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Interns cruise Beltway's fast lane

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

In the office of Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, 2003 Firebaugh High School graduate Joel Saldana Jr. is interning on his way to a potential career as a high ...

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House votes to protect benefits for sole survivor' veterans

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

"Our Valley has a proud history of men and women who have worn the uniform and defended our world from tyranny and evil," said Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif. ...

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FDA Finds Another Contaminated Pepper in Mexico

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

Putnam and Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., have introduced a food-safety overhaul bill that would compel foreign producers to meet US safety standards. ...

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â€˜Gang Of 22â€™ Crafts A Plan

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

... D-Hawaii; Thelma Drake, R-Va.; Tim Walz, D-Minn.; Jim Costa, D-Calif.; and Dan Burton, R-Ind., according to information provided by Capito's office.

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FDA finds salmonella in Mexico's irrigation water

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

testified that the bill he and Rep. Jim Costa (D., Cal.) introduced would strengthen the collaboration between state agencies and the federal government and ...

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Congressional Hearing in California on Drought Brings Dire Predictions

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

Devin Nunes, R-Visalia, and Jim Costa, D-Fresno, talked of the need for water storage as the state's population grows. "We have a system built for a ...

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Smithsonian dishes the dirt on, well, dirt

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

Air and water get more attention, said Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., but the necessities of life are like a recipe, you need all the ingredients, air, ...

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Lawmakers head to Fresno for hearing on water woes

2008-07-19T00:00:00Z

It may help that four California House members, including Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, dominate the eight-member panel. The chairwoman, Rep. ...

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California's drought brings House panel to Fresno

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

It may help that four California House members, including Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, dominate the eight-member panel. The chair, Rep. ...

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Smithsonian dishes the dirt on, well, dirt

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

Air and water get more attention, said Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., but the necessities of life are like a recipe, you need all the ingredients, air, ...

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Smithsonian dishes the dirt on, well, dirt

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

Air and water get more attention, said Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., but the necessities of life are like a recipe, you need all the ingredients, air, ...

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National Scorecard Says 20th District Worst in Nation

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

Congressman Jim Costa, who represents the 20th District, said comparing congressional districts is like comparing apples and oranges. ...

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Human Development: Valley Ranked Last

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

But Representative Jim Costa of the 20th Congressional District, named as the worst district in the country, says maybe now Central California will now get ...

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Are you in the part of Kern that's rated worst in the nation for ...

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, who represents the 20th District, feels this comparison is unfair considering itâ€™s not weighted for issues like cost of living. ...

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Laos, Thailand Crisis: Forced Repatriation of Hmong Refugees ...

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

... Congressman Frank Wolf ( R-VA ), Congressman Jim Costa ( D-CA ), Congressman Dana Rohrabacher ( R-CA ), Congressman Ron Kind ( D-WI ), Congressman James ...

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US Congress Honors Bulldogs Baseball

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

Tuesday morning Congress recognized the Fresno State Bulldogs for the university's first national title in men's sports. Congressmen Jim Costa and George ...

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CBS47 Tuesday Afternoon News Update

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

The resolution is presented by local Congressmen Devin Nunes, George Radanovich and Jim Costa. Congressman Costa says he hopes the honor will lead to a trip ...

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