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Oct 1, 2012
Capps Applauds USDA Decision to Protect Affordable Housing and Economic Development Funding for Atascadero, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Nipomo, and Carpinteria
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Housing & Foreclosures
"This is great news for our rural communities on the Central Coast that can continue to apply for critical rural development funds."
Sep 27, 2012
Capps Announces Support for New Legislation to Keep Recalled Vehicles Off the Road
"The continued progress on our efforts to improve the safety of rental cars is wonderful news and gets us that much closer to success."
Sep 25, 2012
Capps Continues Work to Protect Affordable Housing and Economic Development Funding for Atascadero, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Nipomo, and Carpinteria
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Housing & Foreclosures
The USDA Rural Development program supports a wide range of affordable housing, economic development, and critical infrastructure projects in rural areas through grants, loans, and technical assistance.
Sep 24, 2012
Capps Announces Federal Funding for Santa Barbara County Fire Department For Life-Saving Defibrillators
Grant will be used to purchase 25 defibrillators for front line vehicles. Fire trucks can be the first responders on the scene of a fire or other emergencies, and ensuring they are equipped with defibrillators will help save lives.
Sep 20, 2012
Capps Announces New Federal Funding for Santa Barbara County Veteran’s Treatment Court
"As the VA continues its efforts to prevent, detect, and treat PTSD, TBI, and substance abuse, it’s important that we ensure additional support systems are in place to help our veterans get help when they need it."
Sep 20, 2012
Bipartisan Capps Bills Approved by House of Representatives
Legislation Would Promote Research for Pediatric Diseases, Support Veterans with EMT Training
Sep 19, 2012
Capps to House Leadership: “We Need a Good Farm Bill and We Need it Now”
Issues: Economy and Jobs
"I’m deeply disappointed the House Republican leadership has decided to let the Farm Bill lapse."
Sep 18, 2012
Capps Announces $300,000 in Violence Against Women Act Funding for the Women’s Shelter Program of SLO County
Issues: Healthcare
"This important federal funding for the Women’s Shelter Program, which does such amazing work in our communities, will make a marked difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors and their children."
Sep 18, 2012
Capps Applauds Justice Department Decision to Preserve Central Coast Law Enforcement Tools and Resources
"The DOJ made the right decision in preserving this much needed funding for our local law enforcement."
Sep 12, 2012
Capps Joins Members of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition to Urge Passage of Legislation to Extend Renewable Energy Tax Credits
Issues: Economy and Jobs, Energy & Environment
The tax credit provides an income tax credit for each kilowatt-hour of electricity produced by a renewable energy source, including wind, and has been a key factor in the expansion of clean energy over the last decade.
