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Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of the Interior's designation of Sacramento as a Preserve America Community:

Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of the Interior's designation of Sacramento as a Preserve America Community:

Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) introduced a House Resolution to honor the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act. She spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The following is the text of her address:

Rep. Matsui Introduces Resolution Honoring the 20th Anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act

Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) hailed passage of the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (H.R.3221), a comprehensive measure to address the American mortgage crisis. Sacramento has consistently ranked within the top five cities in the country experiencing foreclosure activity.

House Passes Comprehensive Housing Package

Rep. Matsui Points to Much-Needed Relief for California Homeowners

Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) hailed passage of the Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act (H.R. 6532). H.R. 6532 will address a projected shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund and help achieve the necessary funding levels for highways and public transportation authorized by SAFETEA-LU of 2005.

Federal Funding for Highways and Transportation Saved by House Vote

Rep. Matsui Says Legislation Will Save Californian Jobs, Improve Highways

Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the extended unemployment benefits passed by the Democratic Congress are already reaching Californians.

Extended Unemployment Benefits Reach Thousands of Californians

Legislation Passed by the Democratic Congress Will Provide Much-Needed Relief

Sacramento, Calif. - Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced the launch of her new official website. The new site is designed to be a resource for her constituents, and incorporates new web technologies.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui Announces Launch of New Website

Sacramento, Calif. - Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced the launch of her new official website. The new site is designed to be a resource for her constituents, and incorporates new web technologies.

Statement of Congresswoman Doris Matsui on Climate Change: The Costs of Inaction

M. Chairman, I am very pleased to be here today. Thank you for calling a hearing on such an important issue.

I would also like to thank today's panelists for sharing their expertise, and adding to our understanding of the risks and potential costs of climate change.

I know that this committee will thoughtfully work through the many hurdles, proposals and solutions to craft responsible and necessary climate change legislation for the future.

Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced thatthe Department of Veterans Affairs will open a new VetsCenter in Sacramento Countyby the Fall of 2009. The new Center was madepossible by the $15 million funding increase for Vet Centers provided last yearby the Democratic Congress. . The additional resourceswill address the growing need for readjustment services to existing and newcombat veterans. It will also assistfamilies of those killed while on active duty and veterans experiencingmilitary related sexual trauma.