Rep. Doris Matsui Welcomes Sacramento Teens to Washington, D.C. Commends Commitment to Service and the Community Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) welcomed Sacramento teens and representatives of the People Reaching Out (PRO) program to her Washington, D.C. office. The group was in town as a part of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Conference; the participants were chosen as a result of their volunteer work in Sacramento to fight drugs. “Keeping our neighborhoods safe will help Sacra...
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Economic Stimulus Bill Signed Into LawProvides Much-Needed Financial Relief for Sacramento Families Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the bipartisan economic stimulus plan developed by Congress has been signed into law. The stimulus package will put money in the hands of hard-working American families and takes critical steps to address the escalating mortgage crisis. “The families of Sacramento have been particularly hard-hit by the mortgage crisis. The legislation that we worked ...
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Rep. Doris Matsui Statement on the Passing of Rep. Tom Lantos “I was saddened to hear of the passing of my colleague and friend, Congressman Lantos. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. “Tom and his wife Annette were partners in every aspect of life, and as a team worked tirelessly to better the lives of every person they met. His influence reverberated across not only our nation, but worldwide through his devotion to human rights issues. “Today, we remember and honor Ch...
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Rep. Doris Matsui Votes to Make College More AffordableWorks to Bring Better Access to College Education This week, Rep. Doris Matsui voted for legislation to address the soaring price of college tuition and remove other obstacles that make it harder for qualified students to go to college. On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the College Opportunity and Affordability Act (H.R. 4137), which would reform and strengthen the nation’s higher education programs. The legislation is ...
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Rep. Doris Matsui Rejects President’s Proposed BudgetRenews Commitment to Budgeting for the Priorities of the American People Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) criticized the President’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2009. The $3.1 trillion budget proposal would cut or freeze funding for key domestic priorities. “The budget unveiled by President Bush today does not reflect the priorities of the American people. I am committed to delivering a budget that will provide hardworking American familie...
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Rep. Doris Matsui Calls on Federal Agencies to Clarify National Flood PolicyRequests Information on Standards and Their Effect on Local Flood Protection Efforts Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting an update on the guidance policies and implementation initiatives of both agencies, and the nationwide examination of levees being undertaken by the Corps. “It is imperative that we keep movi...
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Rep. Doris Matsui Announces Sacramento’s Eligibility for Vital Security Funding Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that Sacramento has qualified to compete for Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds for 2008. Grant proposals to the Department of Homeland Security detailing how the city will use appropriated funds must be submitted by May 1, 2008, with grants being awarded in July. “Sacramento is home to so many federal and state buildings, as well as hosting a complex mix of transpo...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Praises Increased Voter Outreach to Troops Overseas Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the Department of Defense (DoD), through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), has stepped up its efforts to educate Uniformed Service members, their dependents and U.S. citizens overseas in order to encourage primary and general election voting. “Every American should have absolute access to casting their vote in this year’s elections. With the increased amount ...
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Rep. Doris Matsui Encourages Sacramentans to Take Advantage of Tax CreditAssistance Programs Available for Qualifying Citizens Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) encouraged Sacramento residents that qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to claim it. The EITC is a tax credit for working people with lower incomes. Qualifying individuals and families could receive a tax credit of up to $4,700. An estimated 25 percent of those that qualify for the EITC do not take advantage of this credit, a...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Reacts to the State of the Union Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address. “Hello. We have just heard from the President as he addressed the State of our Nation. I was encouraged to hear that the President is committed to working in a bipartisan manner to address the concerns of the American people in his last year in office. Last week, Congress showed we were willing to put aside partis...
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