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THOMPSON APPOINTED TO DEMOCRATIC STEERING AND POLICY COMMITTEE

November 19, 2014

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on his appointment to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for the 114th Congress.

"I am honored to be appointed to the Steering and Policy Committee," said Thompson. "This leadership committee helps craft policy and advises on important issues facing our nation. With my appointment, our district's priorities will have a voice at the leadership table."

The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee decides House committee assignments for Democratic Members of Congress and helps set the Democratic Caucus' policy agenda.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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