FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 2, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202) 225-7163Rep. Doris Matsui On Mayor Johnson’s Volunteer InitiativeCalls for Renewed Commitment to Service in Wake of RecessionSacramento - Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) renewed her call today for Americans to participate in community service in the wake of challenging economic times. As a Co-Chair of the National Service Caucus, Rep. Matsui has been an advocate and leader on national service issues. Congresswoman Matsui...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 2, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Announces $1.3 Million of Stimulus Funds for Health Clinic in Sacramento Grant Will Help Serve Thousands of Sacramentans, Retain Local JobsSacramento – Congresswoman Matsui added report language to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that allowed for The Effort to be eligible to receive funding from the Health Resources and Service Administration as a Federally Qualified Health C...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, January 26, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202) 225-7163Rep. Doris Matsui Applauds White House Budget ProposalSays Budget is Responsible, Takes Decisive Action to Meet Nation’s ChallengesRepresentative Doris Matsui (CA – 05) issued the following statement today after President Obama released his budget outline for Fiscal Year 2010:““The Obama Administration’s budget will help Sacramento’s working families by increasing access to affordable healthcare and in...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, January 26, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202)225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Introduces Bone Marrow Research and Treatment Expansion BillLegislation Will Give Hope to Patients Across the Country “Bone marrow failure diseases impact families in communities across the country, and right now we know very little about how to treat them. The Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act is an important step toward finding new treatments and cures for thes...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 25, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Sacramento to Receive Over $4.7 Million in Funding to Address Homelessness through Economic Recovery Package Passed Last Week Sacramento will receive $4,771,899; with the City of Sacramento receiving $2,375,126, and Sacramento County $2,396,773. The funds were made available through the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which Rep. Matsui voted for and President Obama ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 25, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Sacramento to Receive Over $69 Million in Comprehensive Appropriations Bill Rep. Doris Matsui Secures Vital Funding for Sacramento Priorities Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) helped secure over $69 million in federal funding for Sacramento’s top priorities, included in the comprehensive Appropriations Bill that was voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives today. In total, the bill will fund...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 25, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Doris Matsui Meets with Performing Artist Usher to Discuss National Service Issues; Importance of Empowering Urban Youth As a Co-Chair of the National Service Congressional Caucus, Rep. Mastui has been a leader on national service issues, including advocating for volunteer corps to assist our country with education, environmental and public health projects, as well as provide relief ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 24, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Response to President Obama's Address to Joint Session of Congress Calls for Fast Relief for Homeowners Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) issued the following statement today responding to President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress: "As Sacramentans understand all too well, our country is facing one of its most serious financial crises, and the grave economic challenges we fa...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 18, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Statement on President Obama's Housing Plan Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) issued the following statement on President Obama's plan to address the housing crisis: "Today, President Obama laid out his aggressive agenda for addressing the housing foreclosure crisis. His plan will get at the heart of the national economic crisis we are facing by making it easier for homeowners to afford their month...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 13, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Votes to Reinvest in the Economy H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Passes House Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted in support of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. President Obama’s job creation package is expected to create or save 3.5 million jobs, with an expedcted 7,800 jobs in Sacramento. The bill passed the House by a vote of 246-183. The Senate is expect...
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