Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined an overwhelming majority of her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331). The bill prevents the pending 10.6 percent reduction for Medicare physicians, enhances Medicare preventive and mental health benefits, and improves and extends programs for low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Congresswoman Doris Matsui Hails Passage of Legislation to Improve Medicare, Prese...
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Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) welcomed eleven California students to her office in Washington, D.C. The civic-minded high school students were chosen to participate in a Teening Up for a Greener World Summit sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association. They are spending three days in Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers and learn about public transportation. Congresswoman Doris Matsui Welcomes California Teens to Washington, D.C.Commends Their Commitment to Green Transport...
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Rep. Doris Matsui Announces Preferred Status for The Effort Health Care ClinicsPreserves Health Services for Low-Income Sacramento Residents Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that The Effort has once again achieved Federally-Qualified Health Center Look-Alike Status. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have approved The Effort’s Midtown main clinic and two satellite clinics for the designation. These clinics wi...
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Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the funds she secured for the relocation of the downtown Sacramento rail lines will soon be made available. Congresswoman Doris Matsui Secures Funding For Sacramento Region InitiativesFunds to be Released for Rail Relocation Project Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that the funds she secured for the relocation of the downtown Sacramento rail lines will soon be made available. Early next week, the Secretary of Transport...
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Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) introduced H.R. 6285, an important flood insurance initiative that would require FEMA to take local funding into account when determining flood insurance designations. Rep. Doris Matsui Introduces Flood Protection BillCalls on Federal Government to Acknowledge Local Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) introduced H.R. 6285, an important flood insurance initiative that would require FEMA to take local funding into account when determining f...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thurs., June 12, 2008 CONTACT: Lauren Smith (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Votes to Provide Increased Unemployment Benefits Latest Unemployment Numbers Show Drastic Increase Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined her colleagues in voting to provide a much-needed increase in unemployment insurance benefits. Acting quickly in response to last Friday's unemployment report, the Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act will provide extended unemployment benefits to j...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wed., June 11, 2008 CONTACT: Lauren Smith (202) 225-7163 Rep. Doris Matsui Votes for Legislation to Invest in Rail and Mass Transit Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) joined her colleagues in passing the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (H.R. 6003) to modernize and expand Amtrak and other intercity passenger rail service and infrastructure. "With the price of gas over $4 a gallon, people are exploring alternative options for travel. In Sacramento, we already hav...
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"I commend Sen. Clinton for her service to our country, and her tireless leadership. Over the years, I have seen firsthand what a wonderful and dedicated public servant she is. Today, I know that she, too, stands firmly behind Sen. Obama as he looks forward to the general election. We are the people's party, and we are unified in our mission: to return our focus to ensuring a better America for generations to come." Rep. Doris Matsui Statement on Sen. Barack Obama Becoming the Democratic Preside...
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Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that Damarys Solorzano, a junior from Florin High School, has been named the Congressional Art Competition winner from California's Fifth District. Ms. Solorzano will travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in a reception honoring the winners from across the nation and see the unveiling of her artwork in the United States Capitol. Rep. Doris Matsui Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05)...
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This afternoon, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) was named to the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over a vast amount of issues, ranging from national policy on health care and energy, to interstate and foreign commerce and consumer safety. Rep. Doris Matsui Appointed to Powerful Energy and Commerce Committee Washington, D.C. - This afternoon, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) was named to the powerful Energy and Co...
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