FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 31, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee 202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Highlights Justice Assistance Funds at Work in SacramentoFederal Funds Will Benefit Sacramento City and County “Now more than ever, Sacramento’s law enforcement agencies need funding and support to help protect our community and keep our neighborhoods safe,” said Congresswoman Doris Matsui. “This is Recovery dollars at work doing exactly what it should be, relieving our cities and counties of the burd...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 31, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee 202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Announces Federal Funding for Sacramento WatershedAnnounces Release of $18 Million to California Applicants, Including Sutter and Yolo Counties “The Sacramento River Watershed is an incredibly valuable resource to all of us, especially those of us in California’s Central Valley,” said Matsui. “The Sacramento River is the life blood to California for agricultural, environmental and urban uses. We must ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 30, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Doris Matsui Applauds Unanimous Committee Support of Cruise Safety ActLegislation Introduced By Rep. Matsui Will Make Cruise Vacations Safer for American Families “This issue was originally brought to my attention by a constituent of mine, and in the past three years, I have met far too many American families which have incurred tragedy during what ought to be a relaxing vacation. The Cruise Vessel Secur...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 30, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee 202-225-7163 Rep. Matsui Votes in Favor of Food Safety BillLegislation Will Help Protect Sacramentans from Food Contaminants “Californians have experienced growing concerns in recent months about food supply, and specifically agricultural products,” said Rep. Matsui. “In the Sacramento Valley we are privileged to enjoy locally grown produce, and this legislation is instrumental in helping to prevent food borne illnesses and protect ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 30, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Secures $7 Million for Key Sacramento Priorities in Defense Appropriations BillWill Fund Medical Research, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure and Technology Representative Matsui was instrumental in securing these funds at the federal level and recognizes the important role these institutions play in the Sacramento community. “This legislation demonstrates this Congress’ commitment to our troops and...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 29, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 House Passes Matsui Flood Protection LegislationMatsui Bill Provides Clarity of Flood Zone Designations for Natomas, Communities Across the Country “My legislation will ensure public safety remains our first and foremost goal, while assisting communities that are modernizing their existing flood protection systems by giving them definable milestones to meet,” said Rep. Matsui. “It provides a number of technical chang...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 29, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 House Passes Matsui Flood Protection LegislationMatsui Bill Provides Clarity of Flood Zone Designations for Natomas, Communities Across the Country The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today introduced by Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) that provides technical changes to flood zone designations, which will help the Sacramento region move closer toward our goal of reaching 200-year flood p...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mara Lee Tuesday, July 28, 2009 (202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Joins with Service Groups to Applaud Rise in Service Across America; SacramentoNew Report Shows Rise in Volunteerism In Face of Economic Downturn “The results of this study come at a pivotal time, as it shows Congress that programs such as Teach for America, Senior Corps, and AmeriCorps are worthy of the funding secured for the upcoming year,” stated Representative Matsui. “The Corporation for National and ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 28, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Sacramento Police Department to Receive Over $9.5 Million in Stimulus FundingFederal Funds Will Enable Hiring of 35 Local Police Officers “As a result of the stimulus bill we passed earlier this year, we are able to support a number of crime prevention efforts across Sacramento, including the hiring of thirty-five new police officers,” said Representative Matsui. “With state and local budget cuts, the Sacramento Police...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 27, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Announces Release of Nearly $23 Million for Sacramento Public TransitSacramento Receives Significant Portion of Federal Transit Funding “The federal dollars being released through the economic recovery package for Sacramento transportation projects are a smart and responsible investment in our community,” stated Congresswoman Matsui. “The approval of almost $23 million from the Department of Transporta...
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