D.C. – Today, Rep.Doris Matsui said the following regarding H.R. 3997, the Emergency EconomicStabilization Act of 2008, which failed this afternoon by a vote of 205-228:WASHINGTON,D.C.– Today, Rep.Doris Matsui said the following regarding H.R. 3997, the Emergency EconomicStabilization Act of 2008, which failed this afternoon by a vote of 205-228:“I am hearing from scores of my constituents who arestruggling. I know you are angry at Wall Street, so am I. I amupset that their risky investments ar...
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Today, Rep. Doris Matsui said the following regarding H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which failed this afternoon by a vote of 205-228: Today, Rep. Doris Matsui said the following regarding H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which failed this afternoon by a vote of 205-228: "I am hearing from scores of my constituents who are struggling. I know you are angry at Wall Street, so am I. I am upset that their risky investments are hurting Main St...
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Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted for the economic stimulus bill, H.R. 7110, the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008. The stimulus package takes critical steps to support job creation, infrastructure investment, and economic assistance. "The families of Sacramento have been particularly hard-hit by the mortgage crisis. The legislation that we worked quickly to bring forward in Congress will provide much needed relief to Americans and will help those on Main Street weather these...
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Today, Rep. Doris Matsui said the following in response to President Bush’s financial bailout plan Today, Rep. Doris Matsui said the following in response to President Bush’s financial bailout plan: "We are facing a crisis of immense proportions in our financial markets, and I want to ensure that anything this Congress does to help this situation protects taxpayers and brings relief to homeowners. We must think about the taxpayers' and not rush into anything, but we must be swift. Any proposal s...
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The bill included an amendment from Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) that grew out of a local Iraq War veteran’s difficulty receiving education benefits he was promised when he enlisted. Today, the House passed S. 3001, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. "My amendment will help American servicemembers receive the educational benefits they were promised. The Pentagon cannot use backdoor legal tactics to deny these soldiers what they have earned and deserve," said Rep. Matsui. "...
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Today, Rep. Doris Matsui voted for H.R.2638, the FY09 Continuing Resolution, which passed by a vote of 370-58. The continuing resolution funds the federal government and agencies until March, 2009. "Although I wish we had been able to complete all of our bills this year, political stunts by the congressional minority and continued veto threats prevented us from doing so," said Rep. Matsui. "The bill we passed today will fund the federal government until March, 2009. This CR makes a number of imp...
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This comprehensive legislation will help lower prices for consumers, invest in renewable energy sources to create American jobs, expand domestic energy supply and create greater energy efficiency and conservation. Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted in favor of the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 6899). This comprehensive legislation will help lower prices for consumers, invest in renewable energy sources to create American jobs, expand domestic energy...
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Today Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) announced a $142,985 grant from the National Park Service that has been awarded to the City of Sacramento for improvements to the city’s Southside Park. Today Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) announced a $142,985 grant from the National Park Service that has been awarded to the City of Sacramento for improvements to the city’s Southside Park. As part of an overall effort by federal, state and local agencies to redevelop and improve our nation’s pa...
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Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement regarding the seventh anniversary of 9/11 Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) released the following statement regarding the seventh anniversary of 9/11: “Today we are solemnly commemorating the seventh anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. September 11th changed all of our lives. It is important that we take this opportunity to remember those who lost their lives, and those brave men and women who came to the aid of the victims. We...
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Today, Representative Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) introduced the Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2008. Today, Representative Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) introduced the Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act of 2008. This critical legislation dramatically increases the Federal Government’s commitment to finding and developing a cure for acquired bone marrow failure diseases, which affect thousands of families each year and which occur when stem cells inside the b...
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