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Pelosi Gets Thumbs Down From 19 Fellow Democrats

WASHINGTON -- It was no surprise that Ohio Rep. John Boehner would be elected speaker of the House in the new Republican-controlled chamber today. What was surprising was that the old speaker, Nancy Pelosi, was not the choice of 19 of her fellow Democrats. In the end, Pelosi was elected leader of the House Democrats. But...

What Congress Bought Itself With Your $1 Billion

(July 21) -- Congress requires a lot of stuff to keep itself running. Like coffee. And plane tickets. And student loan payments. That's the point underscored (and underscored again) by figures collated by the nonpartisan Sunlight Foundation, a nonprofit that uses technology to try to make government more transparent. In...

Jim Costa News From the Web

05/23/12 2012 local races: Jim Costa, Democrat Source: Madera Tribune - Madera CA With 24 years of experience in the California Legislature and eight years in Congress, Jim Costa is seeking to represent the people of the newly drawn 16th Congressional District.
05/23/12 Olympia student reports assault; suspect sought Source: The Olympian - Olympia WA The incident occurred near Lybarger Street Southeast near Carlyon Street north of Olympia High School, according to Olympia police.
05/22/12 Costa to discuss environment in Madera Source: Madera Tribune - Madera CA Congressman Jim Costa, DFresno, will discuss environmental, land conservation, and air quality issues facing the Valley at a town hall meeting beginning 5:30 p.m.
05/14/12 Fall River police arrest third suspect on '10 most... Source: Wicked Local Somerset - Somerset MA A man accused of stealing an ex-girlfriend's car was chased by police through several city yards before he was arrested Sunday morning, becoming the third suspect from the Police Department's list of most wanted criminals to be caught.
05/05/12 Man killed in Olympia officer-involved shooting Source: NBC - KING5 - Seattle WA An Olympia police officer opened fire and killed a drunk driving suspect Friday evening.

Background on Jim Costa

James Manuel "Jim" Costa (born April 13, 1952) is the U.S. Representative for , serving since his initial election in 2004. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

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