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August 5, 2015
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In an abrupt about-face, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it won't pursue demolition of the historic Franklin Station Post Office in downtown Napa. Instead, the federal agency plans to sell the quake-damaged building to a buyer who can repair the structure and preserve its architectural integrity.


August 5, 2015
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North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson said Wednesday he will vote for President Barack Obama's Iran nuclear deal, calling it "the best way forward" to prevent the regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Issues:Defense

July 31, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson's (CA-5) bipartisan legislation to help veterans and their families save for and afford health care passed the Senate on Thursday and will be signed into law by the president.

The bill, titled the Help Veterans Save for Health Care Act, passed as part of H.R. 3236, the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015.

Issues:Veterans

July 30, 2015
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Rep. Mike Thompson's (D-St. Helena) bipartisan legislation to help veterans and their families save for and afford health care passed the Senate on Thursday and will likely be signed into law by the President, Thompson's office announced.

The bill was co-authored by Rep. Sam Johnson of Texas.

Issues:Veterans

July 30, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson's bipartisan legislation to help veterans and their families save for and afford health care passed the Senate Thursday and will be signed into law by the President. The bill, titled the Help Veterans Save for Health Care Act, passed as part of H.R. 3236, the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015.

Issues:Veterans

July 29, 2015
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"Labeling" in the Napa Valley does not mean the same thing as it does in other agricultural areas.

Talk of labels here usually has to do with wines … as in who made it and what kind of grapes were involved.

Issues:Wine & Agriculture

July 25, 2015
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A coalition of local, state and federal officials is rallying to save the earthquake-damaged downtown Napa post office following an announcement by U. S. Postal Service that it plans to demolish it.


July 25, 2015
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A coalition of local, state and federal officials is rallying to save the earthquake-damaged downtown Napa post office following an announcement by U. S. Postal Service that it plans to demolish it.


July 23, 2015
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Rep. Mike Thompson, who represents Benicia in the U.S. House, has started a new website that explains his bipartisan Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and gives people a chance to comment on the bill.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

July 22, 2015
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In the wake of deadly mass shootings in Charleston, S.C., and Chattanooga, Tenn., the nation finds itself once again debating whether and how to further limit access to firearms. Unfortunately, meaningful change is unlikely in a Congress where fealty to the NRA and its ridiculous drive for a fully armed America outweighs politicians' commitments to the safety of the people who elected them.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention