FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, March 19, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202) 225-7163 Sacramento Area Council of Governments Announces Distribution of $76 Million to Local Transportation Projects Made Possible by Federal Stimulus Bill Road Improvements, Commuter Buses and Railyards Track Relocation Among Projects Funded The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a robust economic recovery package that puts a substantial amount of federal dollars into a wide variety of programs to help...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 18, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Co-Sponsors Landmark National Service Legislation GIVE ACT of 2009 Passes House Today; Renews America’s National Service Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted in favor of the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act of 2009, which passed the House with a 321-105 vote. “The GIVE Act will help launch a new era of American service and volunteerism,” said Congress...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mon., March 16, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202) 225-7163Rep. Doris Matsui Introduces Two Bills to Help Natomas ResidentsLegislation will allow for construction of public safety buildings and clarification of flood designations Last week Congresswoman Matsui introduced the Natomas Basin Flood Protection Improvements Act that will authorize the Natomas Levee Improvement Program (NLIP) and allow for federal funding. “The two bills I introduced today will go a long ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 16, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Welcomes Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to SacramentoLooks forward to a strong partnership between Solis and local labor community Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA – 05) issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis’ visit to Sacramento today: ““In a challenging economy, and at a time when Sacramento has over a 10% unemployment rate, I am encouraged by Se...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 16, 2009CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163Rep. Doris Matsui Applauds President Obama’s Commitment to Helping Small Businesses Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA – 05) issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s meeting today with Treasury Secretary Geithner, Congressional leaders, and small business owners to discuss the steps Democrats are taking to help the millions of small businesses bearing the brunt of the credit cris...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thurs., March 12, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee(202) 225-7163Rep. Doris Matsui Continues Fight to Make Cruise Vacations Safe for American FamiliesIntroduces Comprehensive Cruise Safety Bill Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Senator John Kerry (D-MA) introduced the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 to keep Americans aware and protected while on cruise vacations. “We have now held two House hearings and one Senate hearing on crimes aboard cruise ships, ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2009CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (Matsui) 202-225-7163Kate Cyrul (Harkin) 202-224-3254U.S. SENATE AND HOUSE INTRODUCE BILL TO MAKE STREETS SAFER AND ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER AMERICATo reduce accidents, legislation will create 'Complete Streets' to keep motorists, transit vehicles, pedestrian and bicyclists, safe as well as encourage healthy alternatives to automobile travel U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced The C...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, March 12, 2009 CONTACT:Alexis Marks or Mara Lee, (202) 225-7163Rep. Doris Matsui Votes in Favor of Water Quality Investment ActLegislation will improve water quality and ensure safe, clean water for SacramentansCongresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S House of Representative’s passage of the Water Quality Investment Act, which makes key investments to improve water quality, authorizes pilot projects for increasi...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 11, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Receives National Bicycle Leadership Award, Speaks at 2009 National Bike SummitHonored for Dedication to Public Safety and Leadership on Complete Streets PolicyCongresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) was honored today at the National Bike Summit with the 2009 National Bicycle Leadership Award, for her dedication to public safety and her leadership on complete streets policy.Rep. Matsui has...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, February 10, 2009 CONTACT: Alexis Marks or Mara Lee (202) 225-7163Sacramento Set to Receive Over $69 Million in Federal Appropriations FundingRep. Doris Matsui Secures Vital Funds for Sacramento PrioritiesCongresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) helped secure over $69 million in federal funding for Sacramento’s top priorities, included in the fiscal year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act passed by Congress that President Barack Obama is expected to sign in the coming days. ...
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