Statement of Congresswoman Matsui on the Death of Leo McCarthy Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) issued the following statement on the death of Leo McCarthy, who served as California’s lieutenant governor, as well as Speaker of the Assembly: “Leo McCarthy was not only the epitome of what a public servant should be, he was also a wonderful person. During his decades of public service, Bob and I had the pleasure of working with Leo. Leo’s integrity and dedication to t...
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Matsui Secures Over $66 Million forSacramento Flood Control Projects in President’s Budget Monday, February 5, 2007 Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-5) issued the following statement on the record budget funding of over $66 million for Sacramento’s flood control projects, which includes over $42 million for projects to strengthen and maintain Sacramento’s levees. This ensures Sacramento’s flood protection partners will be able to continue to make progress on the work they did in 2006. “I am ple...
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Matsui Commends Responsible CR to Fund GovernmentAllows Congress to move forward with this year’s businesstoward a new direction for the American people Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) voted in favor of a continuing resolution (CR), H. J. Res. 20, to ensure the federal government remains open and continues to provide services to the American people. The Resolution provides $463.5 billion for the operation of the government. While adhering to the spending limit i...
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Matsui, Petri Introduce “Troops to Teachers” Reform Monday, January 29, 2007 Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Tom Petri (R-WI) introduced the Troops to Teachers Improvement Act. This would allow more schools across the nation to benefit from the Troops to Teachers program, which assists retiring military personnel start second careers as school teachers. "Reforming the program ensures that veterans teach in high-need schools first and foremost, but are not locked out of the program based ...
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Pocket Area Levees Receive 100-Year Flood Protection CertificationImproved protection for more than 100,000 people Friday, January 26, 2007 Sacramento, CA – Standing atop one of the repaired levee at Sacramento River mile 53.1 in the Pocket area, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-5) announced that the Pocket area levees have been certified to protect the residents from a 100-year flood event (click here to view certification letter). Matsui joined with Sacramento’s flood protection partners – th...
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Congresswoman Matsui Underlines Opposition to the President’s Course in Iraq Wednesday, January 24, 2007 After listening to the State of the Union, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) issued the following statement on her efforts to pressure the President to bring our troops home: “Despite growing numbers of members of his own party registering their opposition to his proposal to escalate the Iraq war, the President made clear in his State of the Union address last night that he is determined ...
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Congresswoman Matsui Response to the 2007 State of the Union Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-5) issued the following statement on the President’s State of the Union address this evening: “Tonight the President reported on the State of our Union. And on the most pressing issue our nation faces, the War in Iraq, the President’s stubbornness demonstrates his unwillingness to acknowledge the realities on the ground in Iraq. The President tried to make the case, yet again,...
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Congresswoman Matsui Cosponsors Resolution, Increases Pressure on President to Reduce Troop Levels in Iraq Thursday, January 18, 2007 Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) issued the following statement announcing her co-sponsorship of Congressman Jack Murtha’s resolution, H. J. Res 18, to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. She joined with 87 of her colleagues – nearly 40% of the Democratic Caucus – to take action to pressure the President to change his Iraq policy and bring our troops ho...
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Congresswoman Matsui Votes to Invest in Renewable Energy,Repeal Subsidies for Oil Companies Thursday, January 18, 2007 Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) voted for the CLEAN Energy Act (H.R. 6), which would repeal $14 billion in subsidies and tax breaks for big oil companies in order to invest in clean renewable and alternative fuels and energy efficiency. The House passed this legislation by a vote of 264 to 163. “Repealing subsidies and tax breaks that oil companies have said they don’t nee...
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Congresswoman Matsui Votes to Make CollegeMore Affordable By Cutting Interest Rates on Student LoansWhen fully phased in, this bill would Save the typical student borrower in California almost $5,000 over the life of their loans Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of making college more affordable and accessible by cutting the interest rate on subsidized student loans for undergraduates in half over the n...
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