FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, May 1, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 May 1st Marks First Day to Apply for GI Bill for the 21st CenturyRep. Doris Matsui Shares Information About Legislation to Make Higher Education a Reality for Returning Veterans; Provides Resources for Sacramento Veterans Today Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA – 05) announced the beginning of applications for certificates of eligibility of benefits covered under the new GI Bill for the 21st Century that goes ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 1, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Announces an Additional $1.2 Million in Grants for Sacramento Arts Projects; California Arts CouncilGrants Will Support Local Arts Projects and the California Arts Council Based in SacramentoCongresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced $1,297,800 in National Endowment for the Arts grants for Sacramento today, which will help support creative arts and arts education projects in the Sacrame...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, May 1, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163Rep. Doris Matsui Receives Sacramento Urban League AwardLeague Honors Congresswoman Matsui with 2009 Empowerment AwardCongresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) was honored last night at the Sacramento Urban League’s Unity Ball, where she received the 2009 Empowerment Award for her advocacy on behalf of the organization.According to the Sacramento Urban League, the Empowerment Award is given to an individual who is ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 30, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Votes in Favor of Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009Bill Will Protect Consumers from Deceptive Credit Card Practices; Empower Credit Card Holders to Make Informed Decisions Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted in favor of H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009, which will mandate transparency of credit card terms, limit the ability for cre...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 29, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Matsui Calls for Additional Broadband Funding in Underserved Urban AreasHouse CTI Members Send Letter to Administration to Ensure Consideration of Underserved Urban AreasToday, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) sent a letter to government agencies with oversight over the broadband stimulus grant program to ensure that underserved urban areas are not overlooked and are properly considered during ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wed., April 29, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Applauds Successes of President Obama’s First 100 DaysLooks Forward to Future AccomplishmentsToday Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) issued the following statement on President Obama’s first 100 days in office:“In the first 100 days of President Obama’s Administration, we have seen America start on a new path. President Obama and his Administration have worked hand-in-hand with Democrat...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWed., April 29, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163Rep. Matsui Votes in Favor of Landmark Hate Crime LegislationLegislation Passes House; Will Enable Enforcement of Violent Crimes in Communities Across the Country Under current law, the federal government can only investigate hate crimes motivated by the victim’s race, color, religion or national origin. The Hate Crimes Prevention Act extends federal jurisdiction to hate crimes motivated by the victim’s act...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 28, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202)225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Recognizes April 28th as Equal Pay DayReiterates Need for Further Legislation Before Equal Rights for Women Are Achieved Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA – 05) recognized today as Equal Pay Day, a day designed to mark the ongoing struggle of equal pay for women workers across America by releasing the following statement:“Today, I along with the rest of the country, recognize Equal Pay Day...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 28, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Announces $21 Million in Federal Funding for Flood Protection ProjectsRecovery Act Funds Announced Today Will Help Expedite Sacramento Flood Priorities Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced today that $21 million in federal funding has been made available by the federal stimulus package to help address flood protection needs in Sacramento.“The $21 million in federal funding will...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 28, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202)225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Statement and Information on Swine FluCongresswoman Doris Matsui (CA – 05) issued the following statement today in response to news of three confirmed cases of swine flu in Sacramento County:“The presence of swine flu in Sacramento is a cause for concern, but not for panic. Public health authorities at the federal, state, and county levels have taken immediate and appropriate action to...
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