FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/13/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Calls for Solutions at Hearing on Flint Water Crisis Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement at a House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing on the Flint Water Crisis: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing today. First and foremost, we must do everything we can to support the women, children, and families in Flint affected by this public health crisis. “Co...
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Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Equal Pay Day Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Chair of the Democratic Women’s Working Group (DWWG), released the following statement to mark Equal Pay Day: “In a country as extraordinary as America, the idea that my granddaughter will one day enter the workforce and not receive equal pay for equal work is unacceptable,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “Today, a woman’s role in the workforce has changed dramatically, and yet the pay gap remains. We made important p...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/8/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Marks Flood Protection Milestone in Sacramento Sacramento, CA – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) celebrated the completion of the American River Watershed Common Features Project as authorized in the Water Resources Development Act of 1996. The Project, in conjunction with other regional flood protection efforts that the Congresswoman has advocated for, will significantly reduce the risk from flooding ...
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Every day we see more headlines about the escalating impacts of climate change: 2015 was the warmest year on record; February had the biggest temperature spike in modern history; and sea levels are rising faster than they have in 2,800 years. Scientists have been warning us about climate change for decades, and today we are seeing the real, tangible effects on our communities. In California, and across the country, we are experiencing the impacts of extreme weather – wildfires, droughts and floo...
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Every day we see more headlines about the escalating impacts of climate change: 2015 was the warmest year on record; February had the biggest temperature spike in modern history; and sea levels are rising faster than they have in 2,800 years. Scientists have been warning us about climate change for decades, and today we are seeing the real, tangible effects on our communities. In California, and across the country, we are experiencing the impacts of extreme weather – wildfires, droughts and floo...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE3/29/2016Contact: Lauren Dart202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Statement on President Obama’s Announcement on Actions to Address the Prescription Opioid Abuse and Heroin Epidemic Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement regarding actions to address the prescription opioid abuse and heroin epidemic: “Combating the substance abuse epidemic in our country will take a comprehensive approach, one that recognizes t...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE03/21/2016Contact: Lauren Dart202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Praises Reauthorization of Older Americans Act Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement on the House passage of the amended Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act: “For over 50 years, the Older Americans Act has provided Seniors and their caregivers’ access to critical support services that improve their independence and strengthen our communities. “Today’s reauthorization of th...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03/16/2016 Contact: Lauren Dart 202-225-7163 Congresswoman Doris Matsui Praises President Obama’s Supreme Court Nomination Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the President’s announcement that he will be nominating Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court: “Judge Merrick Garland’s considerable experience and demonstrated sound legal judgment make him an exceptional candidate for a Supreme Court Justice. As the Chief Judge on the U.S...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE03/15/2016Contact: Lauren Dart202-225-7163 Congresswoman Matsui Statement on Republican Budget Proposal Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) released the following statement regarding House Republicans’ budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2017: “The Republican Budget proposal would have devastating consequences on our seniors and hard working families. With $6.5 trillion in proposed cuts, this budget will put us on a backward path, reversing progress we have made on job creation, ...
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For Immediate ReleaseMarch 15, 2016Contact: Alexa Shaffer202.236.3421 Northern California Representatives Respond to Significant Cuts to Salmon Season Yesterday, the Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC), the Federal agency responsible for the management of West Coast salmon fisheries, released three options for California’s 2016 sport and commercial salmon fishing seasons. Each of those proposed options would cut the number of salmon fishing days for commercial fishing by more than 20 per...
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