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July 22, 2008 Congressional Hearing in California on Drought Brings Dire Predictions

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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Source: RedOrbit, TX


July 22, 2008 Smithsonian dishes the dirt on, well, dirt

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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Source: Foster's Daily Democrat, NH


July 18, 2008 California's drought brings House panel to Fresno

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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Source: McClatchy Washington Bureau, DC


July 17, 2008 National Scorecard Says 20th District Worst in Nation

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

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Source: CBS 47, CA


July 17, 2008 Human Development: Valley Ranked Last

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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Source: ABC30.com, CA


July 16, 2008 Are you in the part of Kern that's rated worst in the nation for ...

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

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Source: Bakersfield Californian (subscription), CA


July 16, 2008 Laos, Thailand Crisis: Forced Repatriation of Hmong Refugees ...

... 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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Source: Media Newswire (press release), NY


July 15, 2008 US Congress Honors Bulldogs Baseball

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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Source: KFSN, CA


July 15, 2008 CBS47 Tuesday Afternoon News Update

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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Source: CBS 47, CA


July 15, 2008 House Resolution for ‘Dogs to Meet President Bush

The resolution is presented by local Congressmen Devin Nunes, George Radanovich and Jim Costa. Congressman Costa said he'd also like to host lunch for the ...

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Source: CBS 47, CA


July 15, 2008 House honors Fresno State's champion baseball team

whooped Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno. The resolution offers congressional congratulations and declares that the team "concluded an unprecedented season and ...

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Source: McClatchy Washington Bureau, DC


July 14, 2008 House lawmakers form group to address energy prices

... to try to ... put together something that makes sense and is balanced," said House Natural Resources Energy Subcommittee Chairman Jim Costa, D-Calif. ...

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Source: SmartBrief, DC


July 10, 2008 Hmong: JOINT STATEMENT on the forced repatriation of 215 Hmong ...

... Congressman Frank Wolf, Congressman Jim Costa, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, Congressman Ron Kind and Congressman James Langevin. ...

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Source: UNPO, Netherlands


July 09, 2008 Samak Defies US Congressional Appeals to King of Thailand: Hmong ...

... Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Frank Wolf (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Ron Kind (D-WI) and James Langevin (D-RI) and Chris Shays (R-CT). ...

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Source: MarketWatch


July 09, 2008 Laos Crisis: Samak's Forced Repatriation Leads To New Military ...

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

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Source: Media Newswire (press release), NY


July 08, 2008 Congressional Team Impressed With Liberia’s Recovery

... included Congressman George Miller of California, Representative Ed Royce also of California, Congressmen Tom Davis and Jim Costa of California. ...

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Source: News, Liberia


June 27, 2008 Lawmakers set to honor Fresno State team

Nunes joined Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, for what's called a "special order" after the House finished the rest of its business Thursday. ...

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Source: McClatchy Washington Bureau, DC


June 26, 2008 Thailand Samak Crisis: 13 Hmong Leaders Disappear, Thousands More ...

US Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI), Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), Congresswoman Tammy ...

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Source: Media Newswire (press release), NY


June 25, 2008 Officials boost chlorine in canal water

"This has been a difficult issue for us in the West," said Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno. Boat manufacturers and dealers, however, warned against overreactions ...

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Source: The Desert Sun, CA


June 24, 2008 Officials ask Congress for help to rid Southwest of mussels

“This has been a difficult issue for us in the West,’’ said Rep. Jim Costa, D- Ca. Boat manufacturers and dealers, however, warned against overreactions and ...

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Source: The Desert Sun, CA


June 20, 2008 Guest Editorial: Preparing for the next big quake: Science and ...

By Rep. Jim Costa Last month, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, which I chair, held a hearing on earthquakes -- what we know, ...

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Source: Coalinga Record, CA


June 19, 2008 HEARINGS ON ARMENIA HELD AT US HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

... and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI) as well as Committee members Brad Sherman (D-CA), Diane Watson (D-CA), Ed Royce (R-CA), and Jim Costa (D-CA), among others.

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Source: DeFacto Agency, Armenia


June 18, 2008 UPI NewsTrack TopNews

Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., said the Hispanic group talked to Obama about the Hispanic vote and Clinton's role in the campaign. Clinton was not on Capitol ...

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Source: istockAnalyst.com, OR


June 18, 2008 Obama Team Courting Clinton Supporters

Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., said the Hispanic group talked to Obama about the Hispanic vote and Clinton's role in the campaign. Clinton was not on Capitol ...

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Source: RedOrbit, TX


June 18, 2008 UPI NewsTrack TopNews

Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., said the Hispanic group talked to Obama about the Hispanic vote and Clinton's role in the campaign. Clinton was not on Capitol ...

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Source: United Press International


June 18, 2008 Genocide issue may cloud Armenia envoy nominee's hearing

"Denying a traumatic event such as genocide, one cannot create, nor implement, honest and effective diplomacy," Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., ...

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Source: McClatchy Washington Bureau, DC


June 18, 2008 Prize-winning local sketch inspired by WWII love story

Winners were announced at an April 25 reception hosted by Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno. Reyes' artwork, along with that of winners from other districts, ...

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Source: Coalinga Record, CA


June 17, 2008 Letter of the day: Give the FDA the tools to keep us safe

Jim Costa, D-Calif., and Adam Putnam, R-Fla., would for the first time establish federal safety standards for those commodities. ...

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Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN


June 16, 2008 A special Father's Day homecoming for a Fresno family

After a special intervention from US Senator Feinstein and Congressman Jim Costa, Reuben Mkoian is back home in Fresno with his family. Sean Thomas reports. ...

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Source: KSEE, CA


June 15, 2008 Time to get fast trains on track in California

"Anyone who has studied the European and Japanese systems knows you build incrementally," says Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. "No entity ever has the ability to ...

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Source: Fresno Bee (subscription), CA


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