News Articles
January 8, 2007
Ukiah Daily JournalIn the first two days of the new legislative session, two companion bills were introduced, that if passed, would provide federal disaster relief to California and Oregon's fishing industry. The legislation -- SB 145 authored by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and HR 234 authored by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) -- would authorize the appropriation of $60.4 million for fisherman, tribes and businesses impacted by the commercial fishery failure declared in August 2006 by Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez.
Issues:Energy & Environment
December 20, 2006
Here are a few ways you can cut down on energy costs and help reduce our dependency on foreign oil. - Tune-up your car's engine and keep your tires properly inflated. Getting a regular tune-up, including servicing your engine, using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil and replacing air filters regularly, can improve your car's mileage by up to 16%. Keeping your car's tire properly inflated can improve your mileage by up to 3%.
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 4, 2006
Eureka: Times-StandardAfter years of working to craft a bill that will preserve some of the best wild places remaining in Northern California, it appears that legislation is set to be signed by the president. Much to the credit of Rep. Mike Thompson and California Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, the bill represents a set of compromises necessary to get those spectacular places protected. The St. Helena Democrat managed to get the bill through a Republican House, and the senators got it through a Republican Senate.
Issues:Energy & Environment
September 24, 2006
Eureka ReporterU.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) met with American Cancer Society advocates from the 1st Congressional District, including Peggy Buchanan, Janyce Lewis and Ted Lewis from Eureka, to discuss how the U.S. Congress can better support the fight against cancer.
Issues:Health Care