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The Presidential proclamation adds nine historic sites to the national heritage of monuments and memorials, including the Tule Lake Japanese-American Internment Camp.

This funding will help NeighborWorks in Sacramento continue to provide free counseling assistance to families at risk of losing their homes, help homeowners understand the complex process and identify possible courses of action so they can make informed decisions and take action.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

CONTACT: Alexis Marks

(202) 225-7163

Rep. Matsui Sworn-in to the 111th Congress

Will Continue to Carry the Voice of Sacramento to Washington

Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement after being sworn-in to serve in the 111th Congress:

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) introduced the Public Safety Enhancement Act today. The bill will allow construction of new fire or police stations to take place in urban areas such as Natomas, where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is remapping the area's flood zone designation.

andquot;Holiday Mail for Heroesandquot; to Deliver One Million Cards to Service Members and Families

Red Cross, Pitney Bowes to Screen, Sort, Deliver Cards BeforeHolidays

Congresswoman Matsui hopes that constituents of California's 5th district, and the greater Sacramento area, will join her in sending holiday greetings, and our sincerest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season, to our men and women in uniform serving their country at home and overseas.

Holiday Greetings can be mailed to:

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Mon., March 16, 2009

CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163

Rep. Doris Matsui Introduces Two Bills to Help Natomas Residents
Legislation will allow for construction of public safety buildings and clarification of flood designations

Last week Congresswoman Matsui introduced the Natomas Basin Flood Protection Improvements Act that will authorize the Natomas Levee Improvement Program (NLIP) and allow for federal funding.

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Monday, March 16, 2009

CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163

Rep. Doris Matsui Welcomes Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to Sacramento
Looks forward to a strong partnership between Solis and local labor community

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA - 05) issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis' visit to Sacramento today:

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee
(202) 225-7163

Rep. Doris Matsui Co-Sponsors Landmark National Service Legislation
GIVE ACT of 2009 Passes House Today; Renews America's National Service

Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted in favor of the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act of 2009, which passed the House with a 321-105 vote.