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“It does not matter what party you are a member of in this great Nation of ours. Accountability and competence are characteristics that Americans value throughout our great land.”

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Jim Costa is an American politician born on April 13, 1952. He is a U.S. Representative for California's 16th district. Costa has dedicated his political career to issues such as agriculture, water resources, and the environment, achieving significant accomplishments in these areas. more

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