FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 14, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Joins First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, and HHS Secretary to Announce Preventive Care ProvisionsApplauds New Health Care Reform Benefits and Coverage of Critical Preventive Health Services Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) joined First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at an event at the George Washington University Hospital to announc...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 2, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Introduces Legislation to Invest in Mental Health Safety Net Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced she has introduced legislation to enhance Medicaid funding for organizations, clinics, and health centers that offer community-based treatment and support for millions of poor and vulnerable people with mental and addiction disorders. H.R. 5636, the Mental Health and Addictions Safety Net Equity Act...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 2, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Celebrates Independence DayHonors Those Who Protect Our Freedom Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA 05) recognized the importance of Independence Day by releasing the following statement: Each Fourth of July, we celebrate the history and heritage of the American people by commemorating the Declaration of Independence. This Sunday, I hope you also take time to appreciate the commitment of those m...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 1, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Fights to Extend Unemployment Benefits; Urges Senate to Do the SameSays Financial Relief Is Critical to Thousands of Sacramentans Severely Impacted by the Recession Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) continued her fight to help put Sacramento on the path to economic recovery by voting in favor H.R. 5618, the Restoration of Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2010, which extends...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 30, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congress Sends Matsui Legislation to the President Bill Will Provide Critical Consumer and Safety Protections to Americans At Sea Today, Congress took the final steps to pass legislation authored by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) to send H.R. 3360, the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act, to the President for his consideration. The bill was passed with broad, bipartisan support in the House of Representatives l...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 30, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 House Passes Historic Wall Street Reform Which Includes Matsui Anti-foreclosure AmendmentLegislation Will Put in Place Common-Sense Rules to Protect American Families from Unfair and Deceptive Financial Practices Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) voted in favor of H.R. 4173, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, which will provide long-overdue oversight of our nation’s financial sys...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 30, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Passes Matsui Clean Tech Export Promotion LegislationBill Will Help Boost the Competitiveness of the U.S. Clean Tech Industry in the Global Energy Marketplace Today, the House Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection (CTCP) Subcommittee unanimously passed H.R. 5156, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dori...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 29, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Praises Early Retiree Reinsurance ProgramEmphasizes Benefits of Affordable Care Act for Small Businesses and Seniors Today, Congresswoman Matsui applauded the announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services that it has begun accepting applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP). The ERRP, part of the the historic health insurance reform bill passed by Congress in March...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 24, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Matsui Supports Legislation Requiring Corporations to DISCLOSE Campaign ContributionsAct Would Undo Disastrous Effects of Citizens United Supreme Court Decision Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined her colleagues in support of H.R. 5175, the Democracy Is Strengthened By Casting Light On Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, which requires corporations to disclose their campaign contributions, and brings ba...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 24, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Announces $21,000 in Federal Funding to Engage Sacramento Seniors in Tutoring Programs for Local Students CA — The grant was awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service under its Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to engage seniors in service projects that address problems facing local communities. The grant is one of 48 awarded nationally to support existing RSVP pr...
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