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Rep. Doris Matsui Calls For Second Stimulus Package
Joins Colleagues in Calling for Additional Help for Working Families
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) introduced the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2008 to make the nation's roadways accessible to alternate modes of transportation. Complete streets are designed and operated to enable safe access to motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and riders of public transit.
Rep. Doris Matsui Introduces Complete Streets Legislation
Bill Will Increase Options for Travel, Make Roads Accessible to Cyclists and Pedestrians
Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day.
Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day.
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui delivered remarks in support of H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The bill passed by a vote of 263-171.
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui delivered remarks in support of H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The bill passed by a vote of 263-171. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:
andquot;I have listened to my constituents' concerns about this rescue plan. They have real and honest concerns about if this is the right course of action.
Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) announced $4.1 million for flood protection efforts in Natomas.
These funds will be used to reimburse the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) for previous work done in Natomas and will go toward additional public safety improvements in the area.
D.C. - Today, Rep.Doris Matsui said the following regarding H.R. 3997, the Emergency EconomicStabilization Act of 2008, which failed this afternoon by a vote of 205-228:
WASHINGTON,D.C.- Today, Rep.Doris Matsui said the following regarding H.R. 3997, the Emergency EconomicStabilization Act of 2008, which failed this afternoon by a vote of 205-228:
"I am hearing from scores of my constituents who arestruggling. I know you are angry at Wall Street, so am I. I amupset that their risky investments are hurting Main Street.
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui said the following regarding H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which failed this afternoon by a vote of 205-228:
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui said the following regarding H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which failed this afternoon by a vote of 205-228:
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted for the economic stimulus bill, H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008. The stimulus package takes critical steps to support job creation, infrastructure investment, and economic assistance.
andquot;The families of Sacramento have been particularly hard-hit by the mortgage crisis. The legislation that we worked quickly to bring forward in Congress will provide much needed relief to Americans and will help those on Main Street weather these uncertain financial times,andquot; said Rep. Matsui.
Today, Rep. Doris Matsui said the following in response to President Bush's financial bailout plan
The bill included an amendment from Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) that grew out of a local Iraq War veteran's difficulty receiving education benefits he was promised when he enlisted.
Today, the House passed S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009.