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October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee:
"Every American should be deeply concerned about what we heard in the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing today. We are in the midst of a defining moment for our country and it is critically important that we follow the facts wherever they lead. In addition to the work of special counsel Mueller, we must also have an independent commission to get answers for the American people. The future of our democracy is at stake."
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October 4, 2017
Today, Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Gerry Connolly, and Paul Tonko released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement:
"We condemn President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Climate change is a pressing global problem that is putting lives at risk now and taking the planet as we know it away from our children and grandchildren.
October 4, 2017
Grant will promote economic development in the City of Sacramento by supporting brownfield site revitalization efforts
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) applauded the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award the City of Sacramento $300,000 in federal grant funds for brownfield site revitalization efforts in North Sacramento's federally designated Promise Zone.
"The Brownfields program takes contaminated local properties and makes them healthy and usable again," said Congresswoman Matsui.
Issues:EnvironmentHealth Care
October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on reports that President Trump will withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement:
"Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement would put the future of our country and our world at risk. The science is clear. If we don't act on climate in this pivotal moment, future generations will be the ones who pay the price. Yet, at a time when the world is looking to our country for leadership, the President seems intent on stepping back.
October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued an updated score on the impacts of the amended Trumpcare bill that was passed in the House of Representatives earlier this month:
"The Congressional Budget Office confirmed today that millions of families would lose health coverage under Trumpcare.
Issues:Health Care
October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) joined 195 House Democrats in a letter to President Trump reminding him that millions of working families around the nation are relying on him to continue paying the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments.
Issues:Health Care
October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2018:
"President Trump's proposed budget callously neglects the needs of hardworking families and America's future.
"The President's cuts to Medicaid would ration care for people seeking mental health and substance abuse services, long term care, and preventive services that keep their families healthy.
October 4, 2017
LIFT America Act Invests in Infrastructure, Creates Jobs andamp; Protects Public Health and the Environment
October 4, 2017
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on reports FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will move to reverse net neutrality protections:
"The American people won't be silent as President Trump attacks the free and open internet. The effort announced by Chairman Pai today is nothing but another Republican attempt to create fast lanes and slow lanes on the internet, which will undermine people's access to information and their ability to participate in the innovation economy.
Issues:Technology