Congressman Dennis Cardoza, 18th District of California -- Press Releases

November 2009

(November 7, 2009) Congressman Cardoza supports health care reform legislation
(November 3, 2009) Bipartisan Cardoza bill demands accounting of all factors affecting Delta Smelt and Salmon

October 2009

(October 29, 2009) Congressman Cardoza invites applications for military academy nominations
(October 22, 2009) Congressman Cardoza solar legislation seeks to aid agriculture, air pollution
(October 21, 2009) Valley Congress members discuss local meth problems with Obama Administration
(October 15, 2009) Congressman Cardoza and USDA announce millions of dollars in grants for specialty crops
(October 15, 2009) Congressman Cardoza opposes Bay Area water bill after Congress rejects bipartisan support for Valley farmers
(October 14, 2009) Congressman Cardoza pushes bipartisan legislation on Valley ag water
(October 13, 2009) Congressman Cardoza made the following statement todayregarding UC Merced founding Chancellor Carol Tomlinson-Keasey
(October 7, 2009) Congressmen Cardoza and Costa introduce bill to ease drought for Central Valley farmers
(October 1, 2009) Final amendments pave way for Valley agriculture water improvements

September 2009

(September 30, 2009) Cardoza blasts Department of Interior over lack of action on San Joaquin Valley drought
(September 28, 2009) $572,932 grant awarded to Modesto Junior College
(September 21, 2009) USDA declares drought disaster in Valley
(September 17, 2009) Financial aid bill to assist Valley students
(September 9, 2009) CONGRESSMAN CARDOZA’S RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S HEALTH CARE ADDRESS TO CONGRESS

August 2009

(August 28, 2009) Millions of dollars flow to Valley to fight crime
(August 26, 2009) U.S. Agriculture Secretary joins Congressman Cardoza, meets with Valley ag operators
(August 24, 2009) U.S. Agriculture Secretary joins Congressman Cardoza to discuss Valley ag issues
(August 19, 2009) Military Service Academy Night to be held Sept. 29
(August 3, 2009) Cardoza and Radanovich applaud new CMS rule

July 2009

(July 31, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces new support for dairy prices
(July 30, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces $40 million for water projects, drought relief
(July 22, 2009) Congressman Cardoza hails long-awaited House passage of PAYGO budget requirement
(July 21, 2009) Atwater Prison issues detailed before House Judiciary Committee
(July 20, 2009) Millions approved for Valley water improvements
(July 17, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces reinstatement of drug eradication funding
(July 16, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces $25,000 grant for Merced Japanese Internment Memorial
(July 14, 2009) Amendments pave way for Valley water improvements
(July 8, 2009) CARDOZA & MCNERNEY WORK TO ENSURE SMALL BUSINESSES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CENTRAL VALLEY
(July 3, 2009) HUD Secretary tours Merced, announces expanded eligibility for mortgage assistance

June 2009

(June 26, 2009) Cardoza provisions assist agriculture in new Clean Energy Act
(June 24, 2009) Reps. Cardoza And Costa Announce U.S. Interior Secretary Salazar Will Visit Valley This Sunday
(June 22, 2009) New bill encourages solar energy use
(June 19, 2009) Financial Services Committee commits to assist with Valley economic devastation
(June 18, 2009) Rep. Cardoza pushes bipartisan protection of San Joaquin Valley water supply to House floor
(June 15, 2009) Valley foreclosure and economic crisis receive Financial Services Committee hearing
(June 10, 2009) USDA announces first exports under dairy incentive program
(June 10, 2009) More than $15 million in economic recovery funding flows to the San Joaquin Valley
(June 9, 2009) Cardoza, Blue Dogs praise President Obama’s call for return to fiscal health and PAYGO
(June 4, 2009) Reps. Cardoza and Costa Shoot Down Biological Opinion on The Central Valley Water Project And State Water Project
(June 3, 2009) Community banks receive additional support under new Cardoza legislation
(June 2, 2009) Congressman Cardoza made the following statement today in response to the Justice Department’s Inquiry into the death of Correctional Officer Jose Rivera:

May 2009

(May 29, 2009) Student of Stockton’s Webber Institute named winner of Congressional art competition
(May 27, 2009) Congressman Cardoza urges VA Secretary to address GI Bill benefits for California veterans
(May 22, 2009) Congressmen Cardoza and Costa Hail Implementation of the Dairy Export Incentive Program
(May 21, 2009) Congressman Cardoza aims to increase business opportunities for Valley veterans
(May 21, 2009) Congressman Cardoza encouraged by FDA’s pistachio safety announcement
(May 15, 2009) Cardoza hearing reviews federal food safety standards
(May 14, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces selection of San Joaquin County as site of new VA health care center
(May 7, 2009) Congressman Cardoza legislation takes aim at foreclosure crisis
(May 5, 2009) Congressman Cardoza honors UC Merced pioneer class in Congress, hosts reception for students

April 2009

(April 23, 2009) Cardoza amendments direct water research assistance to Valley
(April 22, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces April foreclosure workshops in Merced, Modesto
(April 22, 2009) Deadline to submit artwork approaching for congressional art competition
(April 9, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces stimulus grants for food and shelter
(April 8, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces district work schedule
(April 1, 2009) Cardoza amendment assists community banks, economic recovery

March 2009

(March 19, 2009) HUD paves way for housing rehab funds
(March 18, 2009) Cardoza amendments direct volunteer assistance to San Joaquin Valley
(March 17, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces $72 million in stimulus for 18th District
(March 12, 2009) Central Valley expected to receive priority for water infrastructure funds under Cardoza request
(March 11, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces nearly $25 million in allocations for Central Valley
(March 10, 2009) Congressman Cardoza prohibits private earmarks

February 2009

(February 27, 2009) Cardoza and Costa commend federal California drought action announcement
(February 25, 2009) Congressman Cardoza convenes foreclosure meeting with federal housing secretary
(February 23, 2009) Congressman Cardoza, Blue Dogs praise Obama for fiscal accountability
(February 19, 2009) Congressman Cardoza shares County Bank concerns with FDIC
(February 19, 2009) Congressmen Cardoza and Costa announce Valleywide outreach grant for UC Merced medical school
(February 16, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces upcoming district schedule
(February 11, 2009) Japanese-American memorial resolution passes Congress, calls for memorial at Merced Fairgrounds
(February 11, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces foreclosure workshops in Los Banos, Lathrop, Livingston, Modesto
(February 9, 2009) Fallen Atwater correctional Officer Jose Rivera honored at national memorial in Washington, D.C.
(February 6, 2009) Congressman Cardoza seeks immediate action from governor on state drought
(February 6, 2009) Congressmen Cardoza, Costa, Radanovich demand apology for comments about farm workers
(February 5, 2009) Congressman Cardoza cosponsors legislation to ease environmental restrictions on Valley ag water
(February 4, 2009) Congressman Cardoza meets new agriculture secretary, shares Valley dairy concerns
(February 3, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces 2009 Art Competition

January 2009

(January 30, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces selection of Merced by California Endowment
(January 29, 2009) Congressman Cardoza praises Senate Republicans discussion on mortgage fix
(January 21, 2009) Cardoza amendment takes aim at foreclosure crisis, calls for designation of disaster areas
(January 14, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces passage of measure to cut fraud and abuse of federal spending
(January 7, 2009) Congressman Cardoza introduces bill to reduce mortgage payments, stabilize housing crisis
(January 6, 2009) Congressman Cardoza announces military academy nominees
(January 6, 2009) Congressman Cardoza introduces bill targeting political corruption

December 2008

(December 11, 2008) Congressman Cardoza rejects $14 billion auto bailout
(December 8, 2008) Congressman Cardoza demands 4.5 percent mortgages for all homeowners

November 2008

(November 23, 2008) Congressman Cardoza praises Paulson’s action and requests next steps
(November 17, 2008) Congressman Cardoza shares Valley frustration with Treasury Secretary Paulson
(November 14, 2008) Congressman Cardoza announces millions in funds to help Merced County with foreclosed property

October 2008

(October 24, 2008) Congressman Cardoza invites applications for military academy nominations
(October 23, 2008) Congressman Cardoza announces October foreclosure workshop
(October 14, 2008) Congressman Cardoza announces district work schedule
(October 2, 2008) Congressman Cardoza announces funding for Merced flood prevention

September 2008

(September 28, 2008) Congressman Cardoza and Blue Dogs demand financial recovery plan be paid for, but not on backs of taxpayers
(September 23, 2008) Congressman Cardoza announces 4-H National Youth Science Day
(September 17, 2008) Congressman Cardoza calls for hearing on Atwater Prison
(September 11, 2008) Congressman Cardoza receives top honor from United Fresh Produce Association
September 2, 2008 Congressman Dennis Cardoza announces workshop on drought and water supply
September 1, 2008 Congressman Cardoza invites residents to provide testimony on housing crisis

August 2008

August 30, 2008 Congressman Cardoza announces district work schedule
(August 29, 2008) Congressman Cardoza to meet with South Stockton Congressional Committee
(August 29, 2008) Congressman Cardoza to meet with Veterans Advisory Committee
(August 26, 2008) U.S. service academy information night to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30
(August 25, 2008) HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES TO HOLD FORECLOSURE-FOCUSED FIELD HEARING IN STOCKTON, CARDOZA AND MCNERNEY ANNOUNCE
(August 18, 2008) Congressman Cardoza announces workshop to help residents transition to digital TV
(August 7, 2008) Rep. Cardoza Announces Additional Foreclosure Prevention Event in 18th District

July 2008

(July 30, 2008) Chairman Cardoza Holds Hearing on Food Traceability
(July 21, 2008) Congressman Cardoza meets with Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Harley Lappin
(July 18, 2008) Rep. Cardoza and No Homeowner Left Behind to Host More Foreclosure Prevention Events in 18th District
(July 11, 2008) Congressman Cardoza Introduces Bill Encouraging Employment Opportunities for America’s Foster Youth
(July 11, 2008) Congressman Cardoza Introduces the "Jose Rivera Correctional Officer Protection Act"
(July 10, 2008) Congressman Dennis Cardoza Announces Economic Development Grant for Merced County

June 2008

(June 26, 2008) Chairman Cardoza's Subcommittee Reviews the Status of Pollinator Health Including Colony Collapse Disorder
(June 24, 2008) Chairman Cardoza to Hold Follow-Up Hearing on Colony Collapse Disorder
(June 24, 2008) Rep. Cardoza Hails Passage of Foster Care Bill Containing his Proposal to Extend Medicaid Coverage
(June 23, 2008) Rep. Cardoza and No Homeowner Left Behind Join to Host Foreclosure Prevention Event
(June 19, 2008) Rep. Cardoza Testifies at House Veterans Committee Hearing on Bill He Introduced
(June 3, 2008) Congressman Cardoza Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition

May 2008

(May 23, 2008) Congressman Cardoza Releases Public Schedule for Memorial Day Recess
(May 21, 2008) Congressman Cardoza's Statement on Vote to Override Farm Bill Veto
(May 14, 2008) Congressman Cardoza Heralds Passage of Historic Farm Bill
(May 14, 2008) Congressmen Cardoza and Costa Applaud UC Regents Decision to Authorize Continued Planning of UC Merced Medical School
(May 8, 2008) Congressman Cardoza Backs Plan to Address Housing Crisis and Preserve the American Dream

April 2008

(April 25, 2008) Cardoza Announces Showing of Congressional Art Competition Entries
(April 11, 2008) Congressman Dennis Cardoza Announces Economic Development Grant for the Central Valley
(April 9, 2008) Congressman Dennis Cardoza Announces Appointment to Farm Bill Conference Committee
(April 2, 2008) Congressman Cardoza Now Accepting Applications for U.S. Service Academy Nominations

March 2008

(March 31, 2008) Cardoza Calls for Entries in 2008 Congressional Art Competition
(March 26, 2008) Reps. Cardoza and Costa Meet With Valley Coalition for UC Merced Medical School
(March 10, 2008) Announcement from Congressman Dennis Cardoza and Dr. Kathleen McLoughlin

February 2008

(February 27, 2008) Cardoza Receives the Child Welfare League of America's Congressional Voice for Youth Award
(February 25, 2008) March is Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Month
(February 15, 2008) Congressmen Cardoza & Costa Announce Press Availability following Regional Meeting on Establishing a Medical School at UC Merced
(February 11, 2008) Congressman Cardoza's Statement on Passing of Chairman Tom Lantos
(February 7, 2008) Congressman Cardoza's Statement on Economic Stimulus Package
(February 4, 2008) Cardoza Announces Local Military Academy Nominees

January 2008

(January 30, 2008) FEDERAL FUNDS ON THE WAY FOR PORT OF STOCKTON, MCNERNEY & CARDOZA ANNOUNCE
(January 28, 2008) Cardoza Comments on Tonight's State of the Union Address
(January 9, 2008) Cardoza Announces 2008 Congressional Art Competition

December 2007

(December 19, 2007) Cardoza Takes Tough Stand on Fiscal Responsibility
(December 18, 2007) House Sends President Mortgage Debt Relief Bill
(December 3, 2007) WORKSHOP HELD BY CARDOZA & MCNERNEY HELPS OVER 500 PEOPLE FACING FORECLOSURE

November 2007

(November 27, 2007) MCNERNEY & CARDOZA SATURDAY FORECLOSURE WORKSHOP EXTENDED
(November 15, 2007) CARDOZA, McNERNEYTO HOLD FORECLOSURE WORKSHOP AT STOCKTON ARENA
(November 8, 2007) Congressman Cardoza Announces Public Schedule for Veteran's Day 2007

October 2007

(October 11, 2007) NOV 2nd APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES NOMINATION IS APPROACHING
(October 9, 2007) Cardoza Recognized by Blue Dog Coalition for Leadership in Restoring Fiscal Responsibility to Government
(October 5, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Applauds UC-Merced's New Development Plan
(October 3, 2007) Hearing Uncovers Breakdown at DHS Customs and Border Protection

September 2007

(September 27, 2007) Small Business Reauthorization Bill Makes Changes Cardoza Called for Months Ago
(September 27, 2007) House Passes Cardoza Amendment to Flood Insurance Bill
(September 24, 2007) House Passes Cardoza's Drug Endangered Children Act
(September 18, 2007) House Passes Cardoza/Frank/Miller Amendment to Ease Foreclosure Crisis
(September 14, 2007) Reps. Cardoza and Costa Send Letter about Delta Water Pumping
(September 13, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Announces Future of Bell Station
(September 6, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Announces C.O.P.S Grant

August 2007

(August 23, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Holds Conference on Flood Control and Levee Issues
(August 22, 2007) U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES INFORMATION NIGHT TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th
(August 3, 2007) CARDOZA ANNOUNCES AUGUST DISTRICT SCHEDULE
(August 3, 2007) Congressman Cardoza to Testify at California State Assembly Meeting on the Future of Agriculture
(August 2, 2007) Cardoza Introduces Legislation to Improve Placements of Foster Children
(August 2, 2007) Cardoza Hails Passage of Water Resources Development Act

July 2007

(July 27, 2007) Cardoza Heralds Passage of Historic Farm Bill
(July 25, 2007) Cardoza Highlights Importance of CASA Program
(July 19, 2007) Cardoza Hails Landmark Reforms in 2007 Farm Bill
(July 18, 2007) Cardoza Helps Pass Bill to Ease Passport Backlog
(July 17, 2007) CARDOZA & MCNERNEY ANNOUNCE INITIAL FUNDING APPROVAL FOR PORT OF STOCKTON PROJECTS
(July 16, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Announces Conference on Flood Control and Levee Issues
(July 12, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Testifies at hearing on Children who “Age Out” of the Foster Care System
(July 11, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Votes for Single Largest Investment in College Aid since GI Bill
(July 10, 2007) Cardoza Encourages Applicants to House Page Program

June 2007

(June 28, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Welcomes Winner of 2007 Congressional Art Competition
(June 28, 2007) Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Energy Principles
(June 15, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Announces Military Academy Nominations
(June 14, 2007) Cardoza Introduces Bill to Help Veterans Understand their Benefits
(June 11, 2007) Passport Requirements Temporarily Modified
(June 7, 2007) Chairman Cardoza's Subcommittee Passes Section of Farm Bill
(June 6, 2007) National Fatherhood Initiative Honors Rep. Cardoza as a Double Duty Dad

May 2007

(May 24, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Hails Passage of his Amendment to Strengthen Penalties for Ethics Violations by Public Officials
(May 21, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Introduces Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Ethics Violations by Public Officials
(May 15, 2007) Chairman Cardoza Holds Hearing on Food Safety
(May 15, 2007) Rep. Cardoza Hails Passage of his Foster Care Bill
(May 10, 2007) Rep. Cardoza is Pleased to Announce a $3.2 Million Grant for the Port of Stockton

April 2007

(April 23, 2007) Congressman Cardoza's Statement on National Foster Parents Day
(April 18, 2007) Chairman Cardoza holds Hearing on Economic Impact of Organic Agriculture
(April 17, 2007) U.S. Chamber Presents Annual �Spirit of Enterprise� Award to Rep. Dennis Cardoza
(April 16, 2007) Resolution Honoring Ernest Gallo Passes House
(April 4, 2007) Cardoza Announces Launch of 2007 Congressional Art Competition

March 2007

(March 29, 2007) Chairman Cardoza Statement on Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder
(March 28, 2007) Cardoza, Sen. Menendez, Rep. Furguson Introduce Solar Energy Legislation
(March 20, 2007) Reps. Cardoza, Putnam, Salazar, Kuhl, Larsen, McCarthy Introduce Bipartisan Bill Promoting Specialty Crops
(March 15, 2007) Cardoza Bill Would Expand Health Coverage For Children Who Age Out Of Foster Care

February 2007

(February 28, 2007) Subcommittee Reviews USDA Farm Bill Proposals for Specialty Crops and Organic Agriculture
(February 28, 2007) Statement of Chairman Cardoza - Subcommittee On Horticulture And Organic Agriculture
(February 15, 2007) Cardoza Statement Opposing Escalation Of The Iraq War
(February 9, 2007) Cardoza Amendment Promoting Clean Biofuel Technologies Passes House
(February 8, 2007) Va To Open �Vets Center� In Modesto

January 2007

(January 31, 2007) Cardoza: Administration Farm Bill Proposal �Promising�
(January 24, 2007) Cardoza Announces 2007 Service Academy Nominations
(January 18, 2007) Cardoza Statement On Clean Energy Act
(January 17, 2007) Cardoza Named Chairman of Key Agriculture Subcommittee
(January 9, 2007) Cardoza Statement On Proposed Iraq Troop Escalation
(January 9, 2007) Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) Appointed to Influential House Rules Committee
(January 5, 2007) Cardoza Hails Passage of Fiscally Responsible Budget Reforms

November 2006

(November 17, 2006) Cardoza Commemorates National Adoption Day
(November 15, 2006) Congressman Cardoza Commemorates National Adoption Day With Speech On House Floor

October 2006

(October 4, 2006) Cardoza Named �Friend Of The Farm Bureau� For His Work In The 109th Congress

September 2006

(September 26, 2006) Bipartisan Coalition Introduces Specialty Crops Competitiveness Legislation
(September 13, 2006) Statement From Congressman Dennis Cardoza (ca-18) On San Joaquin River Settlement

August 2006

(August 18, 2006) Cardoza Unveils Solar Bill, Newly Installed Solar Panels On His Home

July 2006

(July 13, 2006) Cardoza Hails Renewal Of Voting Rights Act

June 2006

(June 28, 2006) Cardoza Amendment Approves $5 Million In Funding For Drug Endangered Children
(June 22, 2006) House Beef Caucus Applauds China's Decision to Reopen Markets to U.S. Beef
(June 16, 2006) Rep. Cardoza Statement On House Resolution On War On Terror
(June 15, 2006) Cardoza Introduces �Zero Tolerance For Corruption� Bill
(June 15, 2006) Medicare Waives Part D Late Enrollment Penalty For Low-income Beneficiaries
(June 7, 2006) Information On Federal Student Loan Consolidation

May 2006

(May 26, 2006) Cardoza Fights For Veterans� Financial Security
(May 24, 2006) Cardoza Accepting Applications For Internships In Merced District Office
(May 11, 2006) Cardoza Applauds Increased Funding For Specialty Crops
(May 9, 2006) Rep. Cardoza Introduces Bill Requiring Federal Agencies To Pass Clean Audits
(May 5, 2006) Cardoza Hails Passage Of Port Security Bill

April 2006

(April 27, 2006) Cardoza Fights To Lower Gas Prices, Stop Price Gouging
(April 26, 2006) Deadline for 2006 Congressional Art Competition is Approaching
(April 11, 2006) Cardoza Coordinates With State, Local And Federal Officials On Flood Response
(April 11, 2006) Cardoza�s Office To Hold Community Office Hours
(April 6, 2006) Cardoza Asks State For Declaration Of Disaster for Merced County

March 2006

(March 28, 2006) Cardoza Supports Vietnam Veterans Visitors Center
(March 9, 2006) Cardoza Measure Establishing �Global Meth Summit� Passes House
(March 7, 2006) Cardoza Announces Service Academy Appointments

February 2006

(February 2, 2006) Cardoza Sponsors Bill To Strengthen National Guard

January 2006

(January 31, 2006) Cardoza Responds to State of the Union Address
(January 26, 2006) Cardoza Announces 2006 Service Academy Nominations
(January 5, 2006) Cardoza Statement In Support Of Fiscally Responsible"pay As You Go" Rules

December 2005

(December 19, 2005) Cardoza Hails Passage Of �Military Adoption Act�
(December 19, 2005) Cardoza Supports Defense Bill
(December 17, 2005) Rep. Cardoza Opposes Flawed Immigration Bill, Calls For Comprehensive Approach To Problem
(December 16, 2005) Cardoza, Democrats Outline Principles for Success in Iraq
(December 15, 2005) CRS Report: California's San Joaquin Valley: A Region in Transition

November 2005

(November 19, 2005) Congressman Dennis Cardoza's National Democratic Radio Address
(November 18, 2005) Cardoza Votes No On �Deficit Expansion Act�, Condemns Foster Care Cuts As �indefensible
(November 8, 2005) Cardoza Secures $4.8 Million In Funding For Central Valley
(November 3, 2005) Cardoza�s Office To Host Summit Promoting Energy Efficient Schools

October 2005

(October 28, 2005) Cardoza Helps To Secure $7 Million In Appropriations For Specialty Crops
(October 18, 2005) Nov 11 Application Deadline For U.S. Service Academies Nomination Is Approaching
(October 7, 2005) Cardoza Supports Bi-partisan Alternative To "Disgraceful" Energy Bill, Calls On Congress To Address Price Gouging

September 2005

(September 29, 2005) Cardoza Applauds Passage Of �Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act Of 2005�
(September 28, 2005) Cardoza Votes No On Misguided Energy Bill
(September 14, 2005) Cardoza To Hold Town Hall Meeting On Quality Of Life In Merced County
(September 13, 2005) U.S. Service Academies Information Night To Be Held On Tuesday, September 20 In Modesto

August 2005

(August 30, 2005) Cardoza�s Office To Hold Mobile Office Hours
(August 23, 2005) Office Of Congressman Cardoza Accepting Applications For Fall Internships In Modesto, Merced And Stockton District Offices
(August 11, 2005) Cardoza Expresses Dissapointment At U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Decision To Eliminate Merced County Exemption

July 2005

(July 29, 2005) Cardoza Secures $25.2 Million For Valley Transportation Projects
(July 29, 2005) Cardoza Secures $450,000 In Funding For San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
(July 20, 2005) Cardoza Endorses Successful Amendment In Support Of Assyrians In Iraq
(July 18, 2005) U.s. Service Academies Information Night Announced
(July 11, 2005) Blue Dogs Endorse Terrorism Risk Insurance
(July 6, 2005) Cardoza Urges White House, State Department To Push For Equality For Christians And Women In New Iraqi Constitution

June 2005

(June 30, 2005) Cardoza Slams Dairy Emissions Recommendation As Absurd
(June 26, 2005) Cardoza: U.S. Needs A Real Success Strategy In Iraq
(June 16, 2005) Cardoza: New Report Shows Central Valley Cannot Afford Social Security Privatization

May 2005

(May 18, 2005) Cardoza Fights to Give Medicare Power to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices
(May 4, 2005) Cardoza Joins Spanish-Language Campaign To Encourage Adoption
(May 2, 2005) Cardoza Announces Service Academy Appointments

April 2005

(April 28, 2005) Blue Dogs Howl Over Budget
(April 28, 2005) Cardoza Supports Bill Helping Schoolchildren Of Deployed Soldiers
(April 21, 2005) Cardoza Opposes Flawed Energy Bill
(April 20, 2005) Cardoza Calls Attention To National Debt By Placing Debt Clock In Front of D.C. Office
(April 12, 2005) Cardoza To Hold Mobile Office Hours
(April 8, 2005) Cardoza, Pombo Lead Charge In Requesting Funding For Specialty Crops
(April 5, 2005) Cardoza Introduces Military Adoption Act
(April 1, 2005) Congressional Art Competition Announced

March 2005

(March 28, 2005) Cardoza Expresses Disappointment With Guard Decision To Bush And Rumsfeld
(March 17, 2005) Cardoza Receives Leadership Award From U.S. Business And Industry Council
(March 16, 2005) Blue Dog Plan Kept Out Of Budget Debate
(March 16, 2005) Cardoza To Hold Town Hall Meetings On Social Security
(March 15, 2005) Cardoza Reintroduces Critical Habitat Bill
(March 10, 2005) Cardoza Secures $24 Million For Valley Transportation Projects
(March 9, 2005) Cardoza Co-Sponsors Bill That Cracks Down On Gangs Terrorizing Valley Communities
(March 1, 2005) Cardoza Announces Introduction of Gun Safe Legislation

February 2005

(February 15, 2005) Cardoza, Blue Dogs Call For Accountability On War Funding
(February 8, 2005) Congressional Report Shows Lack of Federal Investment In Central Valley
(February 7, 2005) Cardoza Takes Issue With Bush Budget
(February 3, 2005) Cardoza Public Affairs Show Returns
(February 2, 2005) Cardoza Responds To State Of The Union Address
(February 1, 2005) Cardoza Appointed To International Relations Committee

January 2005

(January 31, 2005) Cardoza Urges Constituents To Utilize Earned Income Tax Credit
(January 27, 2005) Cardoza Announces Service Academy Nominations
(January 19, 2005) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service To Attend Public Forums About Endangered Species Proposals
(January 14, 2005) Cardoza Urges Additional Iraq Voting Site
(January 10, 2005) Pentagon Cites Budgetary Emergency In Decision To Postpone Air National Guard Move To Castle
(January 5, 2005) Cardoza Tapped For Senior Whip Position

December 2004

(December 7, 2004) Cardoza Lauds Final Passage of 9/11 Intelligence Reform Bill

November 2004

(November 22, 2004) Cardoza Secures Millions For Valley In Appropriations Bill
(November 17, 2004) Cardoza Named To Two Leadership Posts

October 2004

(October 7, 2004) Cardoza Celebrates Passage of Bill Boosting Specialty Crop Funding
(October 6, 2004) Cardoza Lauds Final Passage of CALFED Legislation

September 2004

(September 30, 2004) Cardoza Offers Amendment To Boost Specialty Crop Funding
(September 24, 2004) Cardoza Calls For Exemptions, Hearing On Tiger Salamander Habitat
(September 22, 2004) Cardoza Helps Unveil "New Partnership For America's Future"
(September 21, 2004) National Farmers Union Honors Cardoza With Leadership Award
(September 17, 2004) Children's Home of Stockton To Be Honored As Congressional "Angel in Adoption"
(September 8, 2004) Cardoza Urges Swift Action On 9/11 Commission Recommendations
(September 8, 2004) Valley Business Owner Honored At Washington Event

August 2004

(August 16, 2004) U.S. Military Service Academies Information Night Announced
(August 10, 2004) Cardoza Urges Full Adoption of 9/11 Commission Recommendations

July 2004

(July 26, 2004) Cardoza Objects To Listing of California Tiger Salamander
(July 21, 2004) Cardoza Critical Habitat Bill Passes House Resources Committee
(July 9, 2004) Cardoza Hails Passage Of CALFED Legislation

June 2004

(June 17, 2004) Cardoza Criticizes Administration's Handling of Hmong Refugees
(June 17, 2004) Cardoza Secures $5.7 Million In Energy And Water Funding For Central Valley
(June 16, 2004) Cardoza Supports American Jobs Plan
(June 9, 2004) Cardoza, Pombo Work Together For Local Bases
(June 4, 2004) U.S. Flags Flown Over Capitol May Be Purchased From Cardoza Congressional Offices

May 2004

(May 20, 2004) Cardoza Announces Westside Office Hours
(May 18, 2004) Cardoza Lauds Pew Report On Children In Foster Care
(May 5, 2004) Cardoza, Radanovich Praise Air National Guard Move Recommendation
(May 5, 2004) Cardoza Supports Calvert CALFED Legislation

April 2004

(April 30, 2004) Cardoza Cautions Seniors To Weigh New Rx Drug Cards Carefully
(April 2, 2004) Cardoza Secures $24 Million For Valley Transportation Projects

March 2004

(March 25, 2004) Cardoza Opposes Budget Resolution
(March 22, 2004) Cardoza to Hold Medicare Town Halls For Seniors Throughout District
(March 16, 2004) Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Budget Enforcement Package
(March 10, 2004) House Passes Bill To Limit Frivolous Lawsuits Against Fast Food Restaurants

February 2004

(February 12, 2004) Congressional Art Competition Launched
(February 11, 2004) Thousands Of Jobless Workers in Valley Will Soon Lose Unemployment Benefits
(February 9, 2004) Cardoza Urges Constituents To Utilize Earned Income Tax Credit
(February 3, 2004) Cardoza Takes Issue With President's Budget

January 2004

(January 28, 2004) Cardoza Announces Service Academy Nominations
(January 26, 2004) Cardoza Praises Decision Not To List Midvalley Fairy Shrimp As Endangered
(January 20, 2004) Cardoza Responds To State Of the Union Address

December 2003

(December 12, 2003) Cardoza Supports Prescription Drug Price Reduction Act

November 2003

(November 22, 2003) Cardoza Opposes Flawed Medicare Legislation
(November 18, 2003) Cardoza Secures Energy And Water Funding For Central Valley
(November 17, 2003) Cardoza Supports Effort To Boost Valley Healthcare
(November 17, 2003) Blunt-Cardoza Agriculture Disaster Bill Passes House
(November 14, 2003) Cardoza Cable Show To Make Debut Throughout 18th District
(November 6, 2003) Cardoza Offers Motion To Improve Medicare Prescription Drug Bill
(November 5, 2003) Cardoza Announces Support For 'Operation Hero Miles'

October 2003

(October 31, 2003) Cardoza Calls For End to Disabled Veterans Tax
(October 17, 2003) Cardoza Statement On Iraq Supplemental Vote
(October 15, 2003) Cardoza Hails Passage Of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Act
(October 9, 2003) Cardoza Calls For Honest Budget On Iraq Operations
(October 7, 2003) Cardoza Statement On Recall Election

September 2003

(September 25, 2003) Cardoza Joins Majority Whip Blunt On Agriculture Disaster Response Bill
(September 23, 2003) Cardoza Praises Extension Of Comment Period On California Tiger Salamander Proposal
(September 22, 2003) Cardoza Announces Congressional Award Program
(September 16, 2003) Cardoza Helps Secure Disaster Designation For Valley Farmers
(September 9, 2003) Cardoza Opposes Listing California Tiger Salamander As Threatened Species
(September 3, 2003) Cardoza, Radanovich To Sponsor U.S. Academy Information Night

August 2003

(August 29, 2003) Group Receives Federal Grants To Expand Care To Low-Income Valley Residents
(August 12, 2003) Cardoza Hosts Specialty Crop Forum
(August 6, 2003) Cardoza Praises Improvements Made To Valley Critical Habitat Designation

July 2003

(July 25, 2003) Cardoza Introduces Critical Habitat Reform Bill
(July 24, 2003) Cardoza, Lieberman Seek To Improve Air Quality
(July 23, 2003) Cardoza Co-Sponsors Calvert Water Supply Bill
(July 9, 2003) Cardoza Report Shows Tampering With Head Start Could Hurt Central Valley

June 2003

(June 27, 2003) Cardoza Opposes Flawed House Medicare Reform Bill
(June 24, 2003) Cardoza Joins Putnam In Introducing The Healthy Nutrition For America Act
(June 24, 2003) Cardoza Praises Appellate Court Ruling In Favor Of UC Merced
(June 19, 2003) Cardoza Opposes Listing California Tiger Salamander As Threatened Species
(June 18, 2003) Cardoza Votes To Make Repeal Of Death Tax Permanent
(June 13, 2003) Cardoza Introduces Resolution Expressing Concern For Assyrians In Post-War Iraq
(June 11, 2003) Cardoza Stresses Importance Of Solution To Rural Health Care Crisis In Meeting With Secretary Tommy Thompson
(June 9, 2003) Cardoza Assured By Air Force That Community Will Be Kept Apprised Of Castle Investigation
(June 6, 2003) Cardoza Seeks Full Accounting Of Toxic Substances At Castle

May 2003

(May 21, 2003) Cardoza Urges Creation of Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Visitors Center
(May 15, 2003) Cardoza Introduces Bill to Create Foster Care Commission
(May 9, 2003) Cardoza Opposes Irresponsible Tax Plan

April 2003

(April 17, 2003) Cardoza Creates Veteran's Advisory Committee

March 2003

(March 31, 2003) Cardoza Leads Colleagues in Reiterating Concerns to U.S. Fish and Wildlife
(March 24, 2003) Cardoza Distributes Guide to Schools on Talking to Children about War & Terrorism
(March 24, 2003) Cardoza Notifies Constituents of Mail Delays
(March 21, 2003) Cardoza Opposes Budget Resolution
(March 13, 2003) Cardoza Joins Moderate Blue Dog Coalition
(March 13, 2003) Cardoza Supports Taking �Cap� on Medical Malpractive Premiums Nationwide

February 2003

(February 27, 2003) Cardoza Appointed to Serve on Science Committee
(February 13, 2003) Cardoza Announces Federal Funding for Valley Projects
(February 12, 2003) Cardoza Lands Key Subcommittee Assignments for Valley

January 2003

(January 28, 2003) Valley Democrat Reacts to State of the Union
(January 9, 2003) Cardoza Continues Fight For California Ratepayers
(January 9, 2003) Cardoza Meets With Secretary Of State Powell
(January 7, 2003) Cardoza Pledged to Fight for California's Central Valley