FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, March 17, 2011CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Speaks In Support of Public Radio Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to H.R. 1076, legislation to prohibit federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) programming, and to further prohibit local public radio stations from using federal funding to purchase any programming. The Congresswoman’s remarks, as prepared for...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 15, 2011 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163Matsui Amendment Would Protect American Economy from Adverse Effects of Backwards LegislationProhibits Enactment of Upton-Inhofe Bill Until Climate Change is Certified as No Longer A Threat to U.S. Economy Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) participated in the House Energy and Commerce Committee mark-up of H.R. 910, the Upton-Inhofe bill which would eliminate the monitoring and enforcement capabilities of the...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 15, 2011 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163Matsui Amendment to CRA Would Preserve Industry Transparency Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) participated in the House Energy and Commerce Committee mark-up of the Congressional Review Act, and offered an amendment to the legislation. The Matsui Amendment would preserve the portion of the Open Internet Order that imposes a transparency requirement on broadband providers, so that consumers are able to make inf...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, March 11, 2011CONTACT: MARA LEE (202)225-7163Matsui Statement on Earthquake in Japan, Tsunami in Pacific Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement today after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean, including California: The images of destruction in Japan are devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan, and their loved ones around the world....
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 9, 2011CONTACTS: Mike Rosen (McCaul) 512.633.4550Mara Lee (Matsui) 202.225.7163High Tech Caucus: Brady R&D Expansion Necessary With the need greater than ever for American technology companies to maintain their competitive global advantage, the bipartisan Congressional High Tech Caucus announced its full support of efforts to increase the Research & Development Tax Credit and make it permanent.Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congresswoman Doris M...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 4, 2011CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163Rep. Matsui Encourages Constituents to Use Free Online Tax Preparation & Filing Available from the IRSTaxpayers Making $58,000 or Less Can Visit IRS.gov for Free ServicesCA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) encouraged constituents to take advantage of free tax preparation services available through the IRS Free File program. Since its inception in 2003, IRS Free File has offered low-to-moderate income taxp...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, March 4, 2011 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Reintroduces Legislation to Modernize Flood Zone Designations Bill Would Provide Clarification of FEMA Flood Designations Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) introduced legislation to help modernize and clarify the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) flood zone designations. Matsui’s legislation, H.R. 902, would provide technical changes to FEMA’s flood zone designations so...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 1, 2011CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163Congresswoman Matsui Celebrates March as Women’s History Month Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D – Sacramento) recognized March as Women’s History Month by honoring the contributions of women both nationally and within the Sacramento community, and highlighting recent accomplishments for American women.“As Sacramento’s representative in Congress, I have the opportunity to work with amazing women every day, whether t...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 1, 2011CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163Congresswoman Doris Matsui Launches New Website, Twitter PageCA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced the launch of a new, improved website at matsui.house.gov. Features of the new site include: social media buttons incorporated throughout for increased interaction; a How can I help you? constituent services box on the front page; a new blog where the Congresswoman will comment on current issues...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, February 24, 2011 CONTACT: MARA LEE(202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Announces $11 Million in Federal Grants to Hire 51 Local Firefighters $5.6M for City Will Employ 27; $5.4 M for Metro Will Employ 24 FirefightersCA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced that the Sacramento Fire Department and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District have been awarded $11 million in federal grants to hire 51 additional firefighters for the Sacramento regio...
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