FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 1, 2009 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Honors World AIDS DayEmphasizes Need for HIV/AIDS Education and Awareness In honor of World AIDS Day, which is being recognized today in countries all across the globe, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement:“Each year, this day is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. Today, on the 21st annual World AIDS Day, we take time to...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 1, 2009 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Statement on President Obama’s Address Regarding Central Asian Conflict Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) issued the following statement following President Obama’s West Point address concerning the conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan:“President Obama was right to make tonight’s speech announcing developments in his administration’s approach to the conflict in central Asia. I appreciat...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, November 20, 2009 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Announces Nearly $2 Million for Sacramento Early Head-Start ProgramSETA Wins Grant Award to Bring Prenatal and Early Childhood Care to Local Low-Income Families @font-face {font-family: Cambria Math;}@font-face {font-family: Calibri;}@page Section1 {size: 8.5in 11.0in; margin: 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin: .5in; mso-footer-margin: .5in; mso-paper-source: 0; }P.MsoNormal {FONT-SIZE: 1...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 19, 2009 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Votes to Preserve Sacramento Seniors’ Access to Their DoctorsMedicare Physician Payment Reform Act Will Fairly Reimburse Physicians for Their ServicesToday, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) joined her colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act. This important legislation will preserve Sacramento seniors’ access to their d...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 19, 2009 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Matsui Calls for Increased Transparency and Privacy Protections for ConsumersSays “In Today’s Economy, Information Is Everything - To Everyone” Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) participated in the Communications, Technology and the Internet and Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee joint hearing, “Exploring the Offline and Online Collection and Use of Consumer Information.” As a member ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 18, 2009 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Secretary Solis and Congresswoman Matsui Announce Recovery Grants for Green JobsMoney Helps Put Sacramento on Path to Being Clean-Tech Capital Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D–Sacramento) joined with Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to announce the release of a $92,820 grant to the Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps (SRCC) to expand their YouthBuild program. The SRCC’s competitive award will enable the orga...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MARA LEE Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (202) 225-7163 House Unanimously Passes Matsui Resolution Honoring the Contributions of Sacramento-Based SEARCHNational Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics Celebrates 40th Anniversary Today, the House passed House Resolution 851, recognizing and honoring SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, headquartered in Sacramento, California. Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D – Sacramento) intr...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MARA LEE Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (202) 225-7163 Matsui Calls for Adoption of Low-Income Broadband Plan in Universal Service ReformAdvocates for Subsidies for Urban, Rural Populations Who Are Split By the Digital Divide Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) participated in the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet hearing on the Universal Service Reform Act of 2009, advocating for the inclusion of a low-income broa...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MARA LEE Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (202) 225-7163 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES MATSUI CRUISE SAFETY BILLStand-Alone Legislation Will Protect Americans Aboard Cruise Ships Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) joined with her colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3360, the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 by a bipartisan vote of 416-4. Introduced by Representative Matsui earlier this year, the legislation is a critical and co...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MARA LEE Monday, November 16, 2009 (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Celebrates American Education WeekStresses Importance of Quality EducationIn celebration of American Education Week, today Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) released the following statement: “This week I would like to join Sacramento’s teachers and parents in celebrating American Education Week and emphasizing the importance of quality public education in America. As a mother and grandmo...
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