Abortion Issues

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of Planned Parenthood 80 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 35 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association 85 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 20 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2005.

2001  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Life Priority Network 6 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California 100 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California 100 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California 63 percent in 1999.

Agriculture Issues

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 86 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Farmers Union's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 87.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 93 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the United Fresh Produce Association 100 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Farm Bureau Federation 70 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Farmers Union 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 33 percent in 2005.

1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Farm Bureau Federation 100 percent in 1998.

1997  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Farm Bureau Federation 80 percent in 1997.

Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues

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2008  In 2008 Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance gave Representative Costa a grade of 100.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Big Cat Rescue gave Representative Costa a grade of 66.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 63 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 42 percent in 2007-2008. Members of Congress who led as prime sponsors of pro-animal legislation received "extra-credit" equivalent to one vote or one co sponsorship, 17% for a Senator or 8% for a Representative of the House.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 42 percent in both sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 17 percent in the first session of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Animal Interest Alliance Trust 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Big Cat Rescue 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Humane Society Legislative Fund 28 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 28 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 0 percent in 2005.

2004  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Sportsmen and Animal Owner's Voting Alliance 100 percent in 2004.

2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the PawPAC 75 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Costa supported the interests of the PawPAC 100 percent in 1999.

1997-1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the PawPAC 89 percent in 1997-1998.

Arts and Humanities

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2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 94 percent in 2006.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2008  Americans for Fair Taxation considered how each congressional representative stood on the FairTax, illustrated with +3 as a sponsorship, +2 as a co-sponsorship, +1 as support, 0 as does not support, and -1 as against. In 2008, the actions of Representative Costa is represented by 0.

2008  In 2008 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Costa a rating of F.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 5 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 10 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Representative Costa a grade of F.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 41 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 42 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 23 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Citizens for Tax Justice 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 21 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 21 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 35 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 23 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Taxpayers for Common Sense 55 percent in 2005.

1997  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Taxpayers' Association 39 percent in 1997.

Business and Consumers

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 40 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 67 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Lifetime 74 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Forest and Paper Association's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 66 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 75 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 25 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Federation of Independent Business gave Representative Costa a rating of 70 in its 110th (2007-2008) Pre-Election Congressional Report.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Restaurant Association's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 60.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Retail Federation's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 40 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 69 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 70 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 7 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 9 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 65 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 75 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 93 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Forest and Paper Association 58 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Associated General Contractors of America 70 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the International Warehouse Logistics Association 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Manufacturers 43 percent in 2005-2006. The following ratings indicate the degree that each elected official supported the interests of the organization in that year.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Electrical Contractors Association 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 71 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Restaurant Association 60 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Retail Federation 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Small Business Association 58 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Public Citizen's Congress Watch 53 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 35 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Maryland Business for Responsive Government 51 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 70 percent in 2005.

2001  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance for Better Business 38 percent in 2001.

2001  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Chamber of Commerce 25 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Chamber of Commerce 50 percent in 2000.

1999-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 60 percent in 1999-2006.

1999-2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California National Federation of Independent Business 25 percent in 1999-2000.

1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Chamber of Commerce 79 percent in 1998.

1997-1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California National Federation of Independent Business 60 percent in 1997-1998.

1996  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California National Federation of Independent Business 60 percent in 1996.

Campaign Finance and Election Issues

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2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

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2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 82 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 50.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 80 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 100.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 90 percent.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 65 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Costa a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Representative Costa a grade of 83.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Arab American Institute's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 0.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Costa a rating of 20.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 93 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 92 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Council of La Raza gave Representative Costa a grade of 100.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) 78 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 83 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 63 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 1 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 78 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 78 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Council of La Raza 66 percent in 2005.

2001  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Equality California 100 percent in 2001.

Congressional and Legislative Affairs

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2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Grassroots Netroots Alliance 46 percent in 2007-2008.

Conservative

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2008  In 2008 American Conservative Union gave Representative Costa a rating of 9 percent.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 30 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 1 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Americans for Prosperity's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Campaign for Working Families's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 5.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Christian Coalition 11 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 22 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 5 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 4 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 11 percent in the Spring 2007 session.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 17 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the GOPUSA 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 40.5 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 41 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 4 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Representative Costa a grade of 25.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 56 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Prosperity 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Conservative Index - The John Birch Society 37 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 14 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score 40.8 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 43 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 41 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 38 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Club for Growth 34 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Traditional Values Coalition 57 percent in 2006

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Campaign for Working Families 39 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Concerned Women for America 46 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 32 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Eagle Forum 47 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy 41 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy 39 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 41 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus 42 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Economic Liberties on economic issues 26 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Republican Liberty Caucus - Personal Liberties on personal liberties 58 percent in 2005.

Crime Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants 44 percent in 2005-2006.

Drug Issues

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2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings for members of the 2007-2008 House of Representatives, the Drug Policy Alliance Network gave Representative Costa a rating of 50 percent.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 67 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Costa received a rating of -10.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Drug Policy Forum of California (DPFCA) C percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors 85 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Drug Policy Alliance Network 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 3.

Education

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2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 National Education Association gave Representative Costa a grade of A.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Costa a grade of 100.

2007  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007, the Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development gave Representative Costa a rating of 100 percent.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 62 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 National Education Association gave Representative Costa a grade of A.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interest of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 100 percent in 2005.

2005  On the votes that the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) considered to be the most important in 2005, Representative Costa voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

Employment and Affirmative Action

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Employment Lawyers Association 66 percent in 2007.

Energy Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 22 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Consumer Alliance for Energy Security 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 33 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.

Environmental Issues

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Environment America 92 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 63 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 76 percent in the First and Second Sessions of Congress in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to American Land Rights Association's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 33.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 60 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 75 percent in the First Session of the 110th House of Congress in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 82 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Wind Energy Association 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 42 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Lands Alliance 22 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 40 percent in 2005-2006

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Partnership for America 62 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 71 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 61 percent in 2005.

2001  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California League of Conservation Voters 38 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California League of Conservation Voters 50 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California League of Conservation Voters 50 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California League of Conservation Voters 56 percent in 1998.

1997  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California League of Conservation Voters 70 percent in 1997.

Family and Children Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Family Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Family Research Council 11 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Arc 57 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 100.

2007  In 2007 Family Research Council gave Representative Costa a grade of 6.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Family Research Council 42 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Family Association 13 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Arc 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 56 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Family Research Council 25 percent in 2005.

Foreign Aid and Policy Issues

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2008  In 2008 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Costa a grade of A+.

2008  In 2008 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Costa a grade of A.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Peace Action West 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Based off when the senators or representatives came into office and how many of the possible actions during their terms they have taken to help end LRA violence and support lasting peace in Uganda, Resolve Uganda - Career gave Representative Costa a grade of C.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the ACT! for America 66.7 percent in 2007-2008 when voting on Issues in the 110th Congressional Session.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Council for a Livable World gave Representative Costa a rating of 37 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Nuclear Age Peace Foundation gave Representative Costa a grade of 44 percent.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Costa a rating of 0.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Costa received a rating of -4.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Costa a grade of A-.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 64 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 73 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the Latin America Working Group considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Costa voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Peace Action West 36 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Costa a grade of A based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Costa received a rating of -2.

2006  In 2006 Armenian National Committee of America gave Representative Costa a grade of A+.

2006  In 2006 Church World Service gave Representative Costa a grade of 33.

2006  In 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Costa a grade of B.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 30 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Peace Action 29 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Representative Costa a grade of B based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 67 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 33 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation's position, Representative Costa received a rating of -7.

2005  In 2005 Church World Service gave Representative Costa a rating of 75.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Council on American-Islamic Relations 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 57 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Peace Action 33 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the PeacePAC 58 percent in 2005.

Government Reform

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2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Counties's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 83 percent.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 4 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the State PIRGs Working Together 59 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 59 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 24 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Economic Issues 13 percent on economic issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Freedom Democrats-Social Issues 60 percent on social issues in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interest of the National Association of Counties 77 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 24 percent in 2005.

2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Public Interest Research Group 58 percent in 2000.

1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Public Interest Research Group 82 percent in 1998.

Gun Issues

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2008  In 2008 National Rifle Association gave Representative Costa a grade of C, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008.

2007  In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Costa a grade of B-.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 50 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2006, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Costa a grade of C (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 50 percent in 2005.

1999  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Gun Owners of California 9 percent in 1999.

1998-1999  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Jack Berman Advocacy Center 100 percent in 1998-1999.

1998  Based on a questionnaire and the votes that National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action considered to be the most important in 1998, they have assigned Representative Costa a grade of 0 (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F-).

1997  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Gun Owners of California 50 percent in 1997.

1988-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all candidates from 1988-2008, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence assigned Representative Costa a grade of 16 percent.

Health Issues

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 25 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Saint Joseph Health System gave Representative Costa a grade of 100.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Children's Health Fund 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance For Headache Disorders Advocacy 0 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Association of University Centers on Disabilites 60 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Representative Costa a rating of 50.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the League of Women Voters 67 percent in 2007.

2007  On the votes that the The Children's Health Fund considered to be the most important in 2007, Representative Costa voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 40 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 50 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the AIDS Action Council 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Breast Cancer Coalition 25 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Rural Health Association 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  On the votes that the Saint Joseph Health System considered to be the most important in 2005-2006, Representative Costa voted their preferred position 83 percent of the time.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 88 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The American College of Physicians 0 percent in 2005.

2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the AIDS Project Los Angeles 83 percent in 2000.

Immigration

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 English First gave Representative Costa a grade of F.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 23 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - Immigration gave Representative Costa a rating of 0.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 U.S. English gave Representative Costa a grade of F.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2008  Based on lifetime voting records on immigration issues in 2005-2008, the Americans for Better Immigration assigned Representative Costa a grade of D+ (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of Americans for Better Immigration 43 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Iranian American Political Action Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 42 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Immigration Control 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 71 percent in 2005.

2003-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 42 percent in 2003-2006.

1999-2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Immigrant Policy Center 50 percent in 1999-2000.

Labor

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the AFL-CIO - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees - Lifetime 94 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 0 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2008  In 2008 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Representative Costa a rating of 40.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Utility Workers Union of America 100 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the United Food & Commercial Workers 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 96 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Int 100 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers gave Representative Costa a grade of 100.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 89 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 9 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 40 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers rated politicians in selected states. They gave Representative Costa a rating of 33.

2007  In 2007 Utility Workers Union of America gave Representative Costa a grade of 100.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 86 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 71 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 56 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 93 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 85 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 0 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 87 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Transportation Communications Union 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 71 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 50 percent in 2005.

2002  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 57 percent in 2002.

2001  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 61 percent in 2001.

2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 89 percent in 2000.

1999  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 79 percent in 1999.

1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 64 percent in 1998.

1997-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 43 percent from 1997-2008.

1997  Representative Costa supported the interests of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 86 percent in 1997.

Liberal

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 90 percent in 2007.

2007  In 2007 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots gave Representative Costa a rating of 20.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 59.5 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 59 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 59 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 60 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 70 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 59.2 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 57 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 58 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 62 percent in 2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 80 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 75 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy 41 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy 59 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy 60 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 59 percent in 2005.

Military Issues

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2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL 100 percent in 2006.

National Security Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Security Council Foundation 60 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Center for Security Policy gave Representative Costa a rating of 25 percent.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 67 percent in 2005-2006.

Science and Medical Research

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2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 0 percent in 2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 50 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of Parkinsons Action Network 100 percent in 2005.

Senior and Social Security Issues

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 95 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Representative Costa a grade of B+.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 90 percent in 2005.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the PFLAG, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 100 percent in 2007.

Social Issues

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2008  In 2008 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Costa a grade of B.

2008  In 2008 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby gave Representative Costa a rating of 90 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on the votes, committee votes, co-sponsorships and other leadership actions that took place between 2007-2008 the Secular Coalition for America assigned Representative Costa a grade of B. With grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F.

2007  In 2007 Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave Representative Costa a grade of A.

2007  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 65.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Association of Social Workers 100 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 80 percent in 2006.

2006  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 60.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Population Connection 71 percent in 2006.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 70 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of Population Action International 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 50 percent in 2005.

2005  In 2005 Hope for Peace and Justice gave Representative Costa a rating of 100.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 44 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 83 percent in 2005.

2005  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to National Association of Social Workers's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 75.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Population Connection 67 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Population Institute 100 percent in 2005.

Technology and Communication

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2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Information Technology Industry Council 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the AeA 75 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 93 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Computer & Communications Industry Association 57 percent in 2005-2006.

Trade Issues

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2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 0 percent in 2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the International Foodservice Distributors Association 0 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 USA Engage gave Representative Costa a grade of B+.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Associated Equipment Distributors 85 percent in 2007.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the The Alliance for Worker Freedom 9 percent in 2007.

2005-2006  In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Representative Costa a grade of D.

1997-1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Center for Trade Policy Studies -- CATO Institute - Trade Barrier Votes percent in 1997-1998 for Trade Barrier Votes.

Transportation Issues

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2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

Veterans Issues

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2007-2008  In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Costa a grade of A+.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2006.

2006  In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Costa a grade of B+.

2006  Representative Costa sponsored or co-sponsored 14 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 60 percent in 2005.

Welfare and Poverty

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2008  In 2008 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Costa a grade of 94 percent.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Alliance to Stop the War on the Poor - Affordable Energy 22 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of RESULTS 79 percent in 2007-2008.

2007  In 2007 The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law gave Representative Costa a grade of A+ percent.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the RESULTS 72 percent in 2005-2006.

Women's Issues

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2007-2008  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2007-2008.

2007-2008  Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Federally Employed Women's position, Representative Costa received a rating of 70.

2007-2008  On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the National Organization for Women attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 2007-2008, the National Organization for Women gave Representative Costa a rating of 100 percent.

2007  In 2007 American Association of University Women gave Representative Costa a grade of 100.

2007  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 80 percent in 2007.

2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce 78 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Business and Professional Women USA 50 percent in 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the Federally Employed Women 60 percent in the 2005-2006.

2005-2006  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 80 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 100 percent in 2005.

2005  Representative Costa supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 57 percent in 2005.

2001  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Association of University Women of California 63 percent in 2001.

2001  Based on the votes that California National Organization for Women considered to be most important in 2001, Representative Costa was given a score of 63 (with an extra five points being given to sponsors of pro-NOW bills).

2000  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Association of University Women of California 88 percent in 2000.

2000  Based on the votes that California National Organization for Women considered to be most important in 2000, Representative Costa was given a score of 71 (with an extra five points being given to sponsors of pro-NOW bills).

1999  Based on the votes that California National Organization for Women considered to be most important in 1999, Representative Costa was given a score of 61 (with an extra five points being given to sponsors of pro-NOW bills).

1998  Representative Costa supported the interests of the American Association of University Women of California 86 percent in 1998.

1998  Based on the votes that California National Organization for Women considered to be most important in 1998, Representative Costa was given a score of 84 (with an extra five points being given to sponsors of pro-NOW bills).

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