Rep. Doris Matsui Hails Passage of Economic Stimulus PackageLandmark Legislation Will Bring Much-Needed Relief to Sacramento Families Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives passing the Economic Stimulus Package. The bill is a rapid response to the turmoil in the financial and housing markets, and will deliver much-needed relief to Americans."Last week, Congress showed we were willing to put aside partisan rancor in favor of addressing the...
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Rep. Doris Matsui Speaks at Folsom Dam Groundbreaking CeremonyGroundbreaking is the Realization of Efforts of Rep. Matsui to Bring Long-Term Flood Protection to the Region January 11, 2008 Sacramento, Calif. – Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) delivered remarks at the Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project (JFP) Groundbreaking. The groundbreaking is the culmination of continued efforts of Rep. Matsui to bring long-term, increased flood protection to the Sacramento Region. Rep. Matsui worked closely wit...
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Rep. Matsui Continues to Fight for a Change of Course in IraqVotes Against Strings-Free Funding for the War in Iraq Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted again to change course in Iraq by opposing a Senate amendment providing $31 billion for the war without restrictions. “I have opposed this war from the beginning, and will continue to take advantage of every opportunity to change the direction of this terrible conflict. We cannot continue to give the President a blank check for his misguided w...
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Comprehensive Appropriations Bill Passes U.S. House of RepresentativesRep. Doris Matsui Secures Funding for Sacramento Attendance Centers Last night, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined an overwhelming majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing a comprehensive spending bill that will fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2008. Rep. Matsui worked throughout the year to secure funding for an additional Sacramento Police Department School Attendance Center."It is our duty to keep t...
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Comprehensive Appropriations Bill Passes U.S. SenateRep. Doris Matsui Praises Inclusion of Protections for Hmong Refugees Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the Senate passed a comprehensive spending package similar to one that was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday (H.R. 2764). In a major victory for the Hmong community in northern California and around the world, both the House- and Senate-passed versions of the legislation include a provision granting immedia...
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Historic Energy Package Passes CongressRep. Doris Matsui Highlights Local Benefits of Landmark Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to the Energy Independence and Security Act, a landmark energy package that puts the country on track to achieve energy independence. Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) hailed its passage and issued a statement in support of the legislation, which will lower energy costs, establish higher Corporate Average Fuel Econom...
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Comprehensive Appropriations Bill Passes U.S. House of RepresentativesRep. Doris Matsui Secures Funding for Sacramento Priorities Last night, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined an overwhelming majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing a comprehensive spending bill that will fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2008. Rep. Matsui worked throughout the year to secure funding for several top Sacramento initiatives."Bringing federal resources home to Sacramento is a top priority f...
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Support Wounded Service Members With Holiday MessageRep. Doris Matsui Announces Opportunity to Send Holiday Cards to Service Men and Women Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the American Red Cross has partnered with Pitney Bowes to deliver personal holiday cards to wounded service members nationwide. She encourages the people of the Sacramento region to voice their support with a holiday greeting to the men and women who have sacrificed to protect the United States of America."This ...
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Thousands of Sacramento Residents Must Receive Tax ReliefRep. Doris Matsui Speaks in Support of Critical Tax Bill That Will Protect Middle-Class Families Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Relief Act (H.R. 4351). Without an extension of AMT relief, thousands of hard-working residents of the Sacramento region would be forced to pay the AMT this year. Rep. Matsui spoke in favor of the bill and called on the Senate an...
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Historic Energy Package Passes the U.S. House of RepresentativesRep. Doris Matsui Speaks in Support; Highlights Local Benefits Thursday, December 6, 2007 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Energy Independence and Security Act, a landmark energy package that puts the country on track to achieve energy independence. Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) hailed its passage and issued a statement in support of the legislation. The legislation will lower energy costs, establish higher Corporate ...
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