Matsui statement on Social Security COLAs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert T. Matsui issued the following statement on the Social Security Administration’s announcement that beneficiaries will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 2.7 percent. (Tuesday, October 19, 2004)
Rep. Matsui Statement on FSC/ETI Corporate Tax Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert T. Matsui issued the following statement after consideration of H.R. 4520, the Foreign Sales Corporation / Extra-territorial Income (FSC/ETI) bill. (Thursday, October 7, 2004)
Matsui Urges Swift Action on Recommendations of September 11th Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert T. Matsui called on the House Republican leadership to work in a bipartisan fashion to bring the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to the House floor for a vote as soon as possible. (Wednesday, September 8, 2004)
Matsui Announces Final Approval of Funding for McClellan Park Development and Other Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Robert T. Matsui announced the final approval of critical funding for the McClellan Park and other local projects. (Thursday, July 23, 2004)
Matsui Statement in Opposition to H.R. 3313, the Marriage Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Matsui issued the following statement today in opposition to H.R. 3313, which would strip all federal courts - including the Supreme Court of the United States - of the authority to hear cases involving states' recognition of same-sex marriages. (Thursday, July 22, 2004)
Matsui Protects Seniors’ Social Security COLA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert T. Matsui joined House and Senate Democratic Leadership in unveiling legislation to protect seniors’ Social Security COLA from being eroded by changes in the new Medicare prescription drug bill. (Wednesday, July 21, 2004)
Matsui Statement on CBO’s Analysis of President’s Social Security Privatization Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert T. Matsui issued the following statement today on a new CBO analysis of the President’s plan to privatize Social Security. (Wednesday, July 21, 2004)
Matsui Statement on Republican Plans to Privatize Social Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert T. Matsui issued a statement today regarding Congressman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) plan to privatizes Social Security. (Tuesday, July 20, 2004)
Matsui meets with Congressional Art Contest Winner
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert T. Matsui met today with Rocio Moran, Sacramento’s winner of the 23rd annual Congressional Art Contest. The St. Francis High School freshman’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. (Tuesday, July 13, 2004)
House Supports Program to Help At-Risk Youth in Sacramento
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert T. Matsui announced today the U.S. House of Representatives approved support for a new program designed to provide employment opportunities along with substance abuse and mental health counseling to at-risk youth in Sacramento. (Thursday, July 8, 2004)
Matsui Meets with Sacramento Area Veterans
SACRAMENTO, CA -- Congressman Matsui met with Sacramento area veterans to discuss health care, disability claims and other important issues.
Matsui Commemorates Start of Construction of Folsom Dam Modifications Project
SACRAMENTO, CA -- Congressman Matsui participated in a ceremony marking the first construction contracts being awarded to begin modifications to the Folsom Dam.
Matsui: House of Representatives Approves Funding for Sacramento Flood Control
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Matsui announced today the U.S. House of Representatives approved $26.2 million for flood control projects in Sacramento.
Matsui Announces House Approval of Funding for McClellan Park Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Matsui announced today the House Appropriations Committee approved $4 for McClellan Park.
Matsui Statement on Identity Theft Protection Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Robert T. Matsui reconfirmed his commitment to protecting the privacy of Social Security numbers in efforts to combat identity theft.
Matsui on the State of Social Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Cong. Matsui said today that a report issued by the CBO confirms that Social Security faces a challenge, not a crisis.
Matsui Statement Commemorating Asian Pacific American Month
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert T. Matsui issued the following statement today commemorating Asian Pacific American Month.
Matsui on New Discount Drug Cards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert T. Matsui commented today on the discount drug cards seniors can sign up for under the new changes to Medicare.
Matsui Statement on Grand Opening at Manzanar Historic Site
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) delivered remarks today via videotape at the opening of the Manzanar National Historic Site Interpretative Center and Park Headquarters.
Matsui urges action on R & D tax credit extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Matsui today urged House Leaders to extend the research and development tax credit.
Matsui Holds Medicare Prescription Drug Town Hall Meeting
SACRAMENTO, CA - Congressman Robert T. Matsui hosted a Town Hall meeting in April where he discussed the new Medicare prescription drug provisions with over 100 Sacramento residents.
CLICK HERE TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING
Matsui Announces House Approval of $35 Million for Sacramento Transporation Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Robert T. Matsui announced today the House of Representatives approved $35 million in federal funding over the next six years for local highway and transportation projects.
Matsui Statement on the Social Security Trustees' Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Robert Matsui said today that the Trustees’ report holds good news for the Social Security system, and questioned the Administration's use of "infinite horizon" calculations.
Matsui Fights to Keep Jobs in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Robert T. Matsui called today for a vote on a bipartisan manufacturing jobs proposal to assist American workers and companies.
Matsui Statement on H. Res. 56
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Matsui issued a statement today honoring the efforts of those raising awareness of National Remembrance Day.
Matsui, Rangel Oppose Cutting Social Security To Pay For Deficits
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressmen Robert T. Matsui and Charles B. Rangel, issued the following statement regarding Fed. Chair Greenspan's remarks on Social Security:
Matsui, Rangel Send Letter To President Regarding Social Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressmen Matsui and Rangel sent a letter today to President Bush raising concerns regarding the Social Security chapter of the Economic Report of the President.
Matsui
Statement on New CBO Budget Forecast
The CBO predicted a record deficit of $477 billion for the fiscal year 2005 - significantly larger than last year's deficit of $375 billion.
Matsui
Secures $100,000 For Sacramento Summer Youth Program
Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced today the
House of Representatives approved $100,000 in federal funding for
Workreation, a program to help at-risk youth develop work and life
skills.
Matsui
Secures $2.5 Million For Sacramento Development And Transportation
Projects
Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced today the
House of Representatives approved $2.5 million in federal funding
for development and transportation projects in Sacramento.
Matsui
Secures $1.15 Million For Sacramento Community Development Projects
Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced today the
House of Representatives approved $1.15 million in federal funding
for community and infrastructure development projects in Sacramento.
Matsui
Statement On Passage Of The Republican
Medicare Plan
Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) issued the following
statement today on the passage of the Republican Medicare bill:
Matsui:
House Approves Final Step for Sacramento Flood Protection
Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced today the
full House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a package
of crucial flood control projects for Sacramento.
Matsui Announces $3.5 Million in Flood Protection Funding
For South Sacramento
Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced today South Sacramento will receive $3.5 million to continue the construction and development of flood control projects for Morrison, Unionhouse, Florin and Elder Creeks.
Matsui Announces Sand Cove Park to Receive $300,000 To Protect Park, Native American Burial Site
Congressman Robert T. Matsui announced today Sand Cove Park, located along the Sacramento River, will receive $300,000 to combat riverbank erosion.
Matsui Announces Historic Flood Control Improvement Package For Sacramento
Congressman Robert T. Matsui announced today the House and Senate
agreed to an historic package of flood control improvements for
Sacramento as part of the FY2004 Energy and Water Appropriations
conference report
Statement
By Congressman Robert T. Matsui On The New Gdp Numbers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert T. Matsui issued the following
statement today on the new Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers
for the 3rd quarter.
REMARKS
BY CONGRESSMAN ROBERT T. MATSUI ON THE IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert T. Matsui issued the following
statement today on the Iraq supplemental:
Statement
By Congressman Robert T. Matsui On The Syria Accountability And
Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration ActT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert T. Matsui issued the following
statement today on his support for the Syria Accountability and
Lebanese Sovereignty Act
Statement
by Congressman Robert T. Matsui On Recent Economic Reports from
the Bush Administration
The past few weeks have brought dismal news for America’s
working families, but absolutely no help from the Bush Administration.
These new reports prove that ordinary Americans face increasing
health and economic insecurity.
(October 3, 2003)
Matsui
announces passage of funding for Sacramento flood protection
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Robert T. Matsui announced today
the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved funding for
critical flood protection for Sacramento. The funding will go to
the construction of the Folsom Dam Mini-Raise and to rehabilitating
levees along the American River. Both projects are essential to
protecting Sacramento from catastrophic flooding. (September 24,
2003)
Matsui
secures funding for McClellan Park Reclamation
Representative Robert T. Matsui announced today that McClellan Park
will receive $4.9 million for sewer and soil remediation to advance
development of the business park. (September 24, 2003)
Rep.
Matsui Statement On Retirement Announcement Of Congressman Cal Dooley
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-CA) issued the
following statement today on the announced retirement of Representative
Cal Dooley (D-CA):)
(September 02, 2003)
Matsui
Holds Medicare Prescription Drug Town Hall Meeting
WASHINGTON, DC - The Albert Einstein Residence Center was full to
capacity on Saturday, July 19, 2003, when Congressman Matsui held
a town hall meeting to discuss the Medicare prescription drug legislation
recently passed by Congress. (July 21, 2003)
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HERE TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING
Congress Adjourns Without Extending Child Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, DC - Congress adjourned early this morning for the Forth of July recess period having failed to pass an increase in the child tax credit for
6.5 million families who earn between $10,500 and $26,625 a year. (June 25, 2003)
Matsui Announces $400,000 for Environmental Restoration of Downtown Sacramento
WASHINGTON, DC - With the help of Congressman Robert T. Matsui (D-CA), the Sacramento Capitol Area Development Authority (CADA) has secured $400,000 from the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields Program to cleanup and reutilize two areas in downtown Sacramento.
(June 25, 2003)
Rep. Matsui Statement on Republican Medicare Privatization Plan
WASHINGTON, DC - “For far too long, seniors across America have waited for the promise of a prescription drug benefit under Medicare to become a reality.
Today, however, we are stepping further away from accomplishing that goal."
(June 17, 2003)
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