FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 9, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Addresses Broadband Affordability at Digital Inclusion SummitApplauds FCC for Recommending Lifeline/Link-up for Broadband as Laid-out in Broadband Affordability Act Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) joined leaders from the Obama Administration, the House of Representatives, and the telecommunications industry today for the “Agenda for America’s Digital Inclusion” Summit at the Newseum, presented by ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 5, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Announces $488,000 for ParatransitFederal Funding Will Help to Purchase 6 Additional Mini-Vans, Help Fund Operating Assistance Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced that Paratransit, Inc. has been awarded $488,000 in federal funding through a formula grant award made by the Department of Transportation. The funding comes at an important time for the transit agency that provides service t...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 4, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Supports Jobs Package That Will Help Put Sacramentans Back to WorkHouse Passage of HIRE Act Will Help Further Our Economic Recovery Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) voted in support of H.R. 2847, the HIRE Act, which passed the House today by a vote of 217-201. Rep. Matsui managed the rule providing for debate on the legislation, advocating for its passage by the House, and emphasizing the n...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 3, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Matsui Statement on the President’s Announcement re: The Way Forward on Health Insurance Reform Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s address today regarding the way forward on health insurance reform: The President’s address to the American public today about the future of our health insurance reform efforts will help pave the way for ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 1, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Celebrates Women’s History MonthRecognizes Achievements of National, Local Leaders CA Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D Sacramento) recognized March as Women’s History Month by honoring the contributions of women both nationally and within our own community. Women have played a pivotal role in helping to enact major changes in our country, whether through elected office, public service, or...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 26, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Urges Sacramentans to Participate in 2010 CensusCA In anticipation of the upcoming 2010 Census deadline, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) issued the following statement regarding the importance of all Americans filing their census. Congresswoman Matsui is working with her colleagues in Washington to recognize March as National Census Awareness Month by cosponsoring legislation in the House of ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 25, 2010CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Matsui Statement on Today’s Bipartisan, Bicameral Health Care Meeting with President Obama Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) issued the following statement at the close of today’s bipartisan, bicameral health care meeting with President Obama: Today’s meeting was an important step in our nation’s debate about health insurance reform. It demonstrated the many positive aspects of the health reform bi...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 24, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Matsui Calls for Increased Transparency and Privacy Protections for Consumers The More Information Consumers Have - The Better Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) participated in the Communications, Technology and the Internet and Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee joint hearing, The Collection and Use of Location Information for Commercial Purposes. As a member of both subcommitt...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 23, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163Matsui Statement on Black History Month 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: Each year at this time, our nation remembers its diverse history by celebrating Black History Month. For Americans young and ol...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 24, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Votes for More Choice in American Health Care SystemLegislation Will Pave the Way for More Competition, Lower Costs Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) voted in support of the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, introduced by Representatives Tom Perriello (D-VA) and Betsy Markey (D-CO). This legislation finally repeals the blanket anti-trust exemption afforded to health ...
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