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D.C. - Rep. Doris Matsui(CA-05) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H. R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Today, the House passed the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) Reform andAccountability Act, H.R. 384 by a vote of 260-166. The bill included an amendmentfrom Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) that will help homeowners across thecountry. The amendment states that financial institutions who receivefuture TARP funds should not foreclose on any principal homeowner, until thenew loan modification program in the bill is implemented and deemed fullyoperational.

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

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Rep. Doris Matsui Statement on Draft of Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Plan

Federal Funding to Assist Local Projects

Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement regarding the draft of the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment plan that was released today:

Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) was appointed by the Speaker to continue to serve on the exclusive Rules Committee and receive a special waiver to also serve on a second exclusive committee, Energy and Commerce.

Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) was appointed by the Speaker to continue to serve on the exclusive Rules Committee and receive a special waiver to also serve on a second exclusive committee, Energy and Commerce. Congresswoman Matsui is the only Member of the 111th Congress to serve on two exclusive committees.

Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) reintroduced bicameral legislation that would defer foreclosure activity for up to nine months for certain responsible homeowners who are struggling with their home loans.

Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) renewed her call today for Americans to participate in a national day of service on Monday, January 19th, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Thursday, January 8, 2009

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Rep. Matsui Statement on the Situation in Gaza

Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement on the situation in Gaza: