FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 12, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEEo: (916) 498-5600/c: (202) 302-3249 Rep. Matsui Applauds $500K in Federal Funding Awarded to The Effort Community Health CenterMoney Will Fund Construction of a New Primary-care Clinic in North HighlandsCA Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) applauded the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that The Effort will receive a $500,000 federal grant to construct a new clinic in North Highland...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, October 10, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEEc: (202) 302-3249 Congresswoman Matsui Celebrates Crocker Art Museum Expansion Grand OpeningCA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined community leaders and art enthusiasts from around the Sacramento region for the grand opening of the Crocker Art Museum’s Expansion. Congresswoman Matsui delivered remarks highlighting the importance of the Crocker expansion during today’s celebration, and presented Tom Weborg, President ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 30, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 House Passes Congresswoman Matsui’s Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Diseases Research and Treatment Act The House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Doris Matsui’s (CA-05) Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Diseases Research and Treatment Act, H.R. 1230 early Thursday morning, which would advance the research, treatment, and education available about acquired bone marrow failure diseases, which although rare, are o...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 30, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congress Passes Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act Introduced by Reps. Matsui, YoungHouse and Senate Send Bipartisan Bill to the President for His Signature Both chambers of Congress passed the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act this week, sending the legislation to the President’s desk for his signature. The bipartisan bill will improve treatment options for individuals ne...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 30, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $21 Million in Federal Funding to Hire 50 New OfficersAward is Largest in the State and Highest Possible Amount from COPS Program Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced that the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded $21 million in federal funding to hire 50 new officers. The grant is part of the second round of COPS Hiring Pro...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 29, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Votes to Stop China Currency Manipulation Make in it America Legislation Will Boost the Competitiveness of American Manufacturing Industry and Clean Energy Sector Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted in favor of H.R. 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, which addresses the issue of currency manipulation by foreign governments. This bill will provide meaningful relief to America...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 29, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Votes to Assist 9/11 HeroesEnsures Adequate Health Care and Compensation for First Responders and Victims of September 11th Attacks Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05), joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, H.R. 847. This legislation ensures both health care and compensation for first responders and victims of ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 29, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Supports Series of Bills to Improve Veterans Benefits and Assistance Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) supported the passage of a series of bills on the House floor this week which will improve veterans benefits. Three bills passed the House Tuesday that will directly benefit America’s veterans: H.R. 6132, the Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act; H.R. 6058, the Woun...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 29, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Announces $370,000 Award for Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced that the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Celebrating Families program has received a competitive grant award of $370,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Heal...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 24, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Sacramento Flood Control Project Construction Bid Comes In $70 Million Under Estimated CostsCongresswoman Matsui Applauds Agencies for Staying Within Budget While Helping Region Reach Goal of 200-Year Flood Protection Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract award for construction on the Joint Federal Project to help build a new auxiliary spillway at Folsom Dam ...
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