In addition, to punishing sexual offenders and protecting our children, we must also provide services, resources and counseling to the people who are victims of these horrible crimes. Jim Costa additionchildcounseling Change image and share on social
This Department of Treasury, run by this administration, using the same tried and true accounting methods that every business in America uses, cast new light on the fiscal severity that our Nation is facing, what some would call a mess. Jim Costa accountadministrationamerica share on social
Water is a finite resource that is essential in the advancement of agriculture, and is vital to human life. Jim Costa advancementagricultureessential Change image and share on social
Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce not only more but also higher quality plants with less water. Jim Costa additionallyadvancehigh Change image and share on social
The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be remembered as its catalyst. Jim Costa catalystcivilexperience Change image and share on social
The Crime Victims Fund is distributed to service providers who assist millions of crime victims annually throughout our communities in a host of ways. It is paid for by fines levied on criminals, not taxpayers. Jim Costa annuallyassistcommunity share on social
Should we attempt border security first, which I believe we should, we still need to face the fact that comprehensive reform is necessary. This must include a guest worker program and dealing with the 11 million people who are here today that are contributing to our economy. Jim Costa attemptbordercomprehensive share on social
Mrs. Parks was a shy, soft spoken woman who was uncomfortable being revered as a symbol of the civil rights movement. She only hoped to inspire young people to achieve great things. Jim Costa achievecivilgreat Change image and share on social
In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog, we have had an opportunity to share and really spend a great deal of time in examining the challenges that our Nation finds itself in in getting its fiscal house in order. Jim Costa bluechallengecome share on social
