Congresswoman Doris Matsui Calls On Her Colleagues to Override the President’s Newest VetoLegislation Makes Crucial Investments in Domestic Priorities November 15, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement on the President’s veto of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R. 3043). The bill makes major investments in America’s top domestic priorities, and will fully-fund the National Children’s Study, funding th...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Calls For Responsible End to the War in IraqVotes for Legislation to Bring the War to a Close November 15, 2007 Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act (H.R. 4156) passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Matsui spoke on the House Floor in support of the bill, which aims to end the war, bring American troops home, and restore the standing of the United States in the international community."This bi...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Votes to Support Head StartBring Opportunities to Sacramento’s Children November 14, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the Head Start Investment Act (H.R. 1429) conference report passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Matsui voted in support of the conference report, which will reauthorize the popular Head Start program, ensuring access to the program for more American children. “Head Start brings a holistic approach to making sure that our m...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Secures Funding For Sacramento Region InitiativesTransportation Projects Will Benefit, Set to Receive Funding November 14, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R. 3074) passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill includes funding secured by Rep. Matsui for key Sacramento region transportation and economic development initiatives that will invest in the S...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Announces Water Resources Development Act Becomes LawFolsom Dam Joint Federal Project to Commence in January Friday, November 9, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-5) announced that the President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) was overridden by Congress and has become law. Under this legislation, the Folsom Dam Joint Federal project will receive $683 million in federal funding. The groundbreaking of this landmark project will occur on Jan. 11, 2008...
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Rep. Matsui Amendment Will Improve Public SafetyEnhanced Building Codes Will Improve Preparedness for Natural Disasters Friday, November 9, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) offered an amendment to the Homeowner’s Defense Act (H.R. 3355) to improve public safety standards, and help communities and homeowners be better prepared to withstand natural disasters. Reps. Chris Murphy (CT-05), Melissa Bean (IL-08) and John Larson (CT-01) coauthored the amendment. The amendment was passed by a voice ...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Secures Funding For Sacramento Region InitiativesLabor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill Clears U.S. House of Representatives November 8, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3043) passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 269-142. The bill includes funding secured by Rep. Matsui for key Sacramento region initiatives. “The passage ...
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Announces Passage of Funding Bill for Domestic PrioritiesLabor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill Clears U.S. House of Representatives November 8, 2007 Last night, Rep. Doris Matsui joined a strong majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in approving the appropriations bill to fund the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education for FY 2008 (H.R. 3043). The bill contains key funding for America’s top domestic pr...
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Update: 2007 Deadliest Year in War in IraqRep. Doris Matsui Calls for Responsible End to the War November 6, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-5) commented on the fact that this has been the deadliest year of the war in Iraq. At least 852 American military personnel have died in Iraq so far this year, marking the highest annual toll since the war began in March 2003. “The President must begin a responsible redeployment of our troops from Iraq. The American people have called for an end to this m...
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Rep. Matsui Votes to Protect American WorkersBill Will Provide Crucial Protection for Americans in Face of International Trade and Globalization Thursday, November 1, 2007 Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing the Trade and Globalization Assistance Act (H.R. 3920). The legislation will overhaul the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, expanding opportunities for job training, health care options, and helping to transit...
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