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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) participated in the joint hearing of the House Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection and the Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittees on "Driven to Distraction: Technological Devices and Vehicle Safety." Representative Matsui's opening statement, as prepared for delivery, is below:

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Monday, March 1, 2010

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Friday, February 26, 2010

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

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Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) issued the following statement at the close of today's bipartisan, bicameral health care meeting with President Obama:

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA 05) joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives in supporting H.Res. 1046, which recognizes and celebrates February as Black History Month. Matsui released the following statement upon its passage:

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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The recent survey conducted by the FCC demonstrates the need for bold action to bridge the digital divide in this country. The survey identifies that the high cost of broadband services is the main reason that lower-income households are not connecting to in-home broadband services, even when services are available. As part of any plan to substantially increase broadband adoption rates, including in the National Broadband Plan expected to be released in March, programs must be in place to help Americans overcome these cost barriers.