Politicos tout ex-Modestan's heroism Oct 24, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, joined the effort originally championed by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Huntington Beach. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Firebrand style draws yeas, nays for Nunes Oct 19, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, has a similar take. "It's totally appropriate to try to fix this [water] problem, but I've been disappointed with him on some of his tactics.". (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Republican uses his own funds in campaign against Cardoza Oct 19, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced ... Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced ... Dennis Cardoza ran his first congressional race under a white-hot media spotlight. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
All will benefit Oct 17, 2009
Readers may have gotten the wrong impression from The Bees Oct. 14 article on the important legislation that our congressional representatives, Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, have introduced in cooperation with Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to expedite water deliveries to our area. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Valley lawmakers angered by Bay Area water bill Oct 17, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, joined Republicans led by Rep. Devin Nunes of Visalia in trying to offer San Joaquin Valley amendments to the Bay Area water bill. (Fresno Bee)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, California, 18th District, (703) 536-6881 Rep. Chris Carney, Pennsylvania, 10th District, 202) 737-5877 Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Valley irrigation blocked from bill on Bay Area water Oct 15, 2009
Dennis Cardoza of Merced was the only Democrat to s 000022F4 upport bringing the amendments to the floor, where the entire House could have voted on them. "These are very serious issues for the people in the San Joaquin Valley," Cardoza said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Valley water amendments fail Oct 15, 2009
Dennis Cardoza of Merced was the only Democrat to support bringing the amendments to the floor for a vote of the entire House. The Rules Committee had previously blocked most other San Joaquin Valley water-delivery proposals, primarily written by Nunes. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Radanovich's town hall on health care subdued Oct 14, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced. Valley health care comes down to personal needs. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Visalia's Vidak vies for Rep. Costa's seat Oct 13, 2009
George Radanovich, Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, have consistently worked against their Valley constituents to provide water to flush the Bay-Delta's sewage to the ocean ... Dennis Cardoza in the 18th District; Jim Costa in the 20th District; and Devin Nunes in the 21st District. (Fresno Bee)
Editorial on water was well put Oct 13, 2009
Jim Costa of Fresno and Dennis Cardoza of Merced and California Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer joined together to introduce the Water Transfer Facilitation Act of 2009. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
UC Merced's founding chancellor dies Oct 12, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, there was no one in the UC system fighting for UC Merced. Cardoza and others knew that if they didn't have a chancellor for UC Merced its needs would be sidelined. (Fresno Bee)
UC: Get house in order Oct 10, 2009
Dennis Cardoza in the 18th District; Jim Costa in the 20th District; and Devin Nunes in the 21st District. In the 19th District, Rep. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Valley cities see low levels of hate crimes Oct 9, 2009
Jim Costa of Fresno, Dennis Cardoza of Merced and Jerry McNerney of Pleasanton voted for a standalone version of the hate-crimes legislation, while Republican Reps. Devin Nunes of Visalia and George Radanovich of Mariposa opposed it. (Fresno Bee)
Decimating Valley Oct 8, 2009
Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, and Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, and those who stoop to defend them: Return our water and let us go back to work. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
FPPC scrutinizes Fresno Co. Republican funds Oct 6, 2009
Merced Democrat Dennis Cardoza was well ahead of Republican challenger John Kanno, as was Mariposa Republican George Radanovich in his race against Democratic opponent T.J. Cox and Visalia Republican Devin Nunes in his re-election bid against Democratic challenger Steve Haze and Green Party candidate John Roger Miller. New voters assert independence. (Fresno Bee)
Costa Water Relief Approved By House of Representatives Oct 2, 2009
-- The Valley took a step closer to getting additional water supplies today as the U.S. House of Representatives approved proposals offered by Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) designed to increase the availability of water from the San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta to users south of the Delta. This is an important step forward, Costa said. (KERO 23, CA)
Feinstein planning major delta legislation Oct 1, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Atwater (Merced County), said the time was long past for more committees. "When we have a fire we want the fire trucks and pails of water to put it out," Cardoza said, slamming his fist on the lectern. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama calls for new look at delta Oct 1, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Four tenets for reform bill Sep 30, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced. Where are Wilson's facts. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Watch how they vote Sep 24, 2009
Did you notice that our local Democrat representatives, Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, voted with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to rebuke Republican Rep. Joe Wilson for his You lie comment during President Obamas health care speech. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Health reform's 'gang of 6' reaps political cash Sep 21, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, Atwater (Merced County) - $38,000. Adam Schiff, Glendale (Los Angeles County) - $22,800. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Last few families depart Texas detention center Sep 19, 2009
Dennis Cardoza told lawmakers Tuesday. In the months preceding Rivera's murder, Cardoza said he had received multiple complaints from Atwater guards about conditions at the maximum-security facility. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Project to place fish-saving gates in delta stalls Sep 19, 2009
Jim Costa, D-Fresno, and Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, wrote the two California water amendments adopted by the House on voice votes as part of the fiscal 2010 energy and water appropriations package ... Dennis Cardoza of Merced and Rep. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Fresno ACORN defends mission Sep 18, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield. (Fresno Bee)
EDITORIAL: Disclosure of gifts is lacking Sep 18, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced. Though the district leans Democratic, Denham, 39, is in a good position to hold on to the seat, thanks in part to an impressive line-up of endorsements from local officials, said Tony Quinn, co-editor of the California Target Book, a nonpartisan analysis of legislative and congressional elections. (Fresno Bee)
Local Guest Commentary: Are delta smelt fish more important than people? Sep 18, 2009
The efforts to restore our water deliveries continue to be blocked by partisan politics in Congress, more surprisingly even by our local Valley congressmen, Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza ... Then on July 23, both congressmen Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza voted against legislation that would have allowed Congress to immediately consider legislation to turn the delta water pumps on and keep them on. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
J. S. West & Companies Announces New Proposition 2 Compliant Housing for California Hens Sep 16, 2009
In a recent letter, Congressman Dennis Cardoza of the California 18th district said, "I am pleased that J. S. West is investing in this next generation agricultural facility in my district. It appears that once again, California's Central Valley is at the forefront of agricultural innovation and efficiency. I hope this sets an example for the entire egg industry.". Greg J. Cutler DVM, MPVM, DIP and ACPV of Cutler Associates International said, "Enriched Colony systems are widely regarded as... (PR Newswire)
Story:Valley reps say Obama has made case on health care Sep 10, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced: "I believe that President Obama clearly made the case this evening in explaining why reform is so desperately needed. Yet as I have also said, the details of the reform proposal will be critical for it to pass Congress, and that is what we now must work on.". A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
EDITORIAL: Thumbs up, thumbs down Sep 5, 2009
Dennis Cardoza of Merced and Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno -- were "mesmerized" by liberal environmentalists. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Misrepresentation on water Sep 2, 2009
Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, Democrats, who advanced the implementing legislation through Congress ... Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, and Jim Costa, D-Fresno ... Jim Costa, George Radanovich and Dennis Cardoza. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Cardoza rival puts GOP on the spot Aug 31, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced ... Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
TID's Berryhill taking on Cardoza Aug 25, 2009
Mike Berryhill, a Turlock Irrigation District director and a member of a prominent political family, announced Monday that he is running for Dennis Cardoza's congres- sional seat ... "Someone needs to step up to the plate and take on Dennis Cardoza," Berryhill said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Blue Dogs Face the Voters, Often Over the Phone Aug 18, 2009
Dennis Cardoza (D) to demand a meeting with the lawmaker, the Modesto Bee reported. Rep. (Roll Call)
Valley health town halls kept to a minimum Aug 14, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, are emphasizing targeted meetings and telephone conference calls. "He is making himself accessible to his constituents in many large group settings, which will be much more productive than the town halls which, these days, only serve as venues for those who only wish to disrupt a serious discussion of the issues," Cardoza's press secretary, Mike Jensen, said Thursday. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno health care forum canceled Aug 9, 2009
Dennis Cardoza and Jim Costa formally endorsed the surging Democratic presidential contender ... Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Aug 8, 2009
This and other speeches and support are shining examples of our Valley congressmen including George Radanovich, Devin Nunes and Dennis Cardoza. They truly represent the bipartisan voice of our Valley on the Armenian genocide issue. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Q & A: House's food safety bill Jul 31, 2009
Dennis Cardoza of Merced, Jim Costa of Fresno and Jerry McNerney of Pleasanton supported the bill. Republican Reps. (Fresno Bee)
MARVIN HUGHES: Must keep united front on river settlement Jul 31, 2009
Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, Democrats, who advanced the implementing legislation through Congress. We steadfastly support the actions of these three congressmen who continue to unjustly attract criticism from those convinced that the answer to the river litigation was yet another day in front of a federal judge in Sacramento. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Compromise reached on health-care bill Jul 30, 2009
Modesto Blue Dog Democrat Dennis Cardoza, who was leaving Pelosi's office as liberals were streaming in, has more uninsured citizens in his district than any district in the nation. Cardoza, who wasn't among the four Blue Dogs who negotiated the deal but supports it, said the legislation will be "like an accordion for a long time, where members become concerned and then they get comfortable and then they become concerned. Everybody who has ever gone to the doctor has an opinion on what should be... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Food safety measure comes up short in House Jul 30, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno Voting no: Rep. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Blue Dog Democrats Jul 28, 2009
Dennis Cardoza), Rep. Patrick J. Murphy, Rep. (Time.com)
DENNIS CARDOZA: 'Pay-go' will curtail spending Jul 28, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, represents the 18th Congressional District, which includes all of Merced County, about half of Stanislaus County and small portions of San Joaquin, Madera and Fresno counties. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Catching up with the Lions - Women's Soccer Jul 25, 2009
As she puts it, "The event included conferences and training on how to lobby for a bill that our group was trying to pass. I lobbied with about 2,000 other people and got to talk to Senators Boxer and Feinstein as well as Representative Dennis Cardoza. How It Ends was comprised of three organizations: Invisible Children (with which I am involved with), Resolve Uganda, and Enough. As a group we were trying to end the longest running war in Africa and stop a man named Joseph Kony from abducting... (Lmulions.com)
House healthcare talks break down in anger ... Jul 25, 2009
Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif. said the healthcare bill should be staying in committee. (The Drudge Report)
Local sports briefs: Merced track plan dies Jul 25, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, who's been trying to focus federal aid efforts on the Valley, which has some of the highest foreclosure and unemployment rates in the country. "The message I've been trying to convey for two years got through," Cardoza said Tuesday. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
House blocks Nunes' push for water bill Jul 24, 2009
Dennis Cardoza of Merced and Rep ... It was co-sponsored by the other Valley congressmen -- Democrats Jim Costa of Fresno and Dennis Cardoza of Merced and Republicans George Radanovich of Mariposa and Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield. (Fresno Bee)
House passes bill that could help Westside farmers Jul 18, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, and Jim Costa, D-Fresno, successfully added amendments designed to speed irrigation transfers to parched farmers. The proposed legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Water transfer amendments could help Westside growers Jul 17, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, and Jim Costa, D-Fresno, that will streamline water transfers in the Central Valley Project and allocate funds for projects that could help Westside farmers recoup some of their dwindling water supplies. See Fridays Sentinel for the full story. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
MICHAEL DER MANOUEL JR.: San Francisco Democrat in our midst? Jul 17, 2009
Dennis Cardoza and Jim Costa formally endorsed the surging Democratic presidential contender ... This and other speeches and support are shining examples of our Valley congressmen including George Radanovich, Devin Nunes and Dennis Cardoza ... Presently, we have two members of the "Blue Dog" Democrats here in our Valley: Jim Costa, a longtime state legislator elected to the U.S. House in District 20, representing the west side of the Central Valley, and Dennis Cardoza, representing the area just... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Drilling for proposed canal around Delta to begin Jul 17, 2009
Jim Costa, D-Fresno, and Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, wrote the two California water amendments adopted by the House on voice votes as part of the fiscal 2010 energy and water appropriations package. The bill funds Army Corps of Engineers projects like Pine Flat Dam, Bureau of Reclamation projects like Friant Dam and energy-related work at places like Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (Fresno Bee -- State)
House to OK $33b energy, water bill with help for Valley Jul 16, 2009
Dennis Cardoza of Merced and Rep ... Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, and Jim Costa, D-Fresno ... Jim Costa, D-Fresno, and Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, wrote the two California water amendments adopted by the House on voice votes as part of the fiscal 2010 energy and water appropriations package. (Fresno Bee)
Valley lawmakers clash over water Jul 15, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, and Jim Costa, D-Fresno ... Dennis Cardoza of Merced and Rep. (Fresno Bee)
Visalia bank joins federal loan program Jul 9, 2009
Dennis Cardoza Joins FHLBank San Francisco Executives for Habitat for Humanity Build Day at Hope Village in Modesto ... Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) and representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) today gave four local families the keys to their new homes in Hope Village. (Fresno Bee)
House panel rejects Nunes protest of water diversions Jul 9, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, and Jim Costa, D-Fresno. The ad running throughout the week links the two Democrats to systemic irrigation-water shortages. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Status quo for farm bill 2010 Jul 9, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, permitted 13 amendments to be offered out of 90 that been written. The overall bill is a 14% increase over 2009 spending, largely because of higher food-stamp expenditures during the ongoing recession. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fresno meeting to discuss medical school for Valley Jul 5, 2009
Jim Costa, D-Fresno, and Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced. More than 200 elected officials, health-care providers, community leaders and citizens joined to rally support for the medical school. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Supports paper's changes Jul 3, 2009
Dennis Cardoza is supporting his party's plan to cut funding for our troops in Iraq. Less funds. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
GOP ads link Dems to Valley water crisis Jul 2, 2009
Radio spots attack Dennis Cardoza and Jim Costa ... Dennis Cardoza ran his first congressional race under a white-hot media spotlight ... Dennis Cardoza and Jim Costa formally endorsed the surging Democratic presidential contender. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Still more action needed on water issues Jun 30, 2009
Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, played a big role in getting Salazar to Fresno. But much more must be done. (Fresno Bee)
Salazar visit must build cooperation to solve state water infrastructure Jun 28, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, and Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, are involved in the planning of the Salazar visit and we are confident that they have been pushing Interior Department officials to offer something of substance to the region. (Fresno Bee)
Democrats Make Final Push on Climate Bill Jun 26, 2009
Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif. a prominent moderate who is backing the bill. (Roll Call)
Critics fault climate-change legislation Jun 22, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Atwater (Merced County). "They form their views of the world in large cities. I'm not so sure the EPA can understand the dynamics of rural America.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Valley fails to unite on Hwy. 99 Jun 21, 2009
Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, who represents Merced County and part of Stanislaus County, is backing his local council of governments on this issue. That puts Cardoza on the side of opposing interstate designation for Highway 99. (Fresno Bee)
Valley lawmakers narrowly lose House vote on irrigation water Jun 19, 2009
Jim Costa of Fresno and Dennis Cardoza of Merced voted for the amendment, with Cardoza using h 00004000 is House Rules Committee position to ensure the amendment got a vote on the floor. The amendment offered to a $65 billion spending bill would have prohibited federal funds from paying for a set of rules issued June 4 called a "biological opinion." The National Marine Fisheries Service rules in question cut Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water diversions by up to 7% to protect endangered Chinook... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
