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Participates in Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring Three Sacramento Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) By Mara Lee WASHINGTON, DC (OBSNews.com) – Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D – Sacramento) joined with her colleagues in the House and Senate to award the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II. WASPs were the first women in history to fly American military aircraft; they flew fighter, bomber, transport, and training aircraft in defense of America's freedom. Over 1,100 women from around the country were honored during today’s ceremony, including Sacramentans Barbara Kennedy, Frances Pullen, and Doris Ohm. Congresswoman Matsui released the following statement in honor of this occasion: “It is a privilege to be a part of today’s ceremony presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to women not only from my home town, but from all across our country whose admirable service will never be forgotten. The women visiting the Capitol today are excellent examples of the American spirit, of a perseverance to overcome against all odds. In many ways, the women who flew these planes during World War II paved the way for future female leaders in the military and in all other aspects of our society. For their service to both the nation and womankind, we are forever indebted to them. I extend my sincere congratulations and gratitude to Barbara, Frances, Doris and their families.” |
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Federal Funding Will Enable RT to Purchase 6 Additional Mini-Vans, Help Fund Operating Assistance By Mara Lee WASHINGTON, D.C. (OBSNews.com) – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) announced that Sacramento Regional Transit (RT) has been awarded $488,000 in federal funding through a formula grant award made by the Department of Transportation. The funding comes at an important time for RT, which has been hit hard by a combination of State and local budget cuts, as well as decreased fares on ‘Furlough Fridays.’ “Continued federal investment in Sacramento’s Regional Transit is critical to our ability to keep public transit a reality in Sacramento,” said Rep. Matsui. “Every federal grant RT receives helps them off-set losses at the State and local level, and helps enable them to continue to provide a efficient and reliable transportation system that bring Sacramentans to work, to school, and back home to their families.” |
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By Doris Matsui WASHINGTON, DC (OBSNews.com) – Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) issued the following statement at the close of today’s bipartisan, bicameral health care meeting with President Obama: “Today’s meeting was an important step in our nation’s debate about health insurance reform. It demonstrated the many positive aspects of the health reform bills before Congress, and gave Republican leaders in Congress yet another chance to put forth or support a plan that would hold insurance companies accountable, increase coverage, lower the price of health insurance for America’s families and businesses, and strengthen Medicare for America’s seniors. |
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By Patrick McGilvray SACRAMENTO (OBSNews.com) - On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, The Public Sector Technology Exchange (PTSE - PublicSectorTechnologyExchange.com) hosted a panel discussion and seminar on Cost Optimization Strategies for the State of California. The event and video recordings below were sponsored by HP and Western Blue, an NWN Company. The event commenced with an industry update by featured Gartner speaker, Rishi Sood. After the industry update by Sood, an interview by Juanice Campbell of Western Blue, an NWN Company with Marius Haas, SVP HP ProCurve followed that examined HP’s internal cost optimization strategies. |
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