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The city of Lakeport voted in support of the proposed Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.
"I'm proud to support the proposed Berryesa Snow Mountain National Monument," said Lakeport Mayor, Martin Scheel. "This designation will stimulate local economies and protect our natural and recreational resources. Lakeport and many other surrounding cities will benefit from protecting these lands."
Echoing President Obama on Friday, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, said national security would be compromised if the Senate fails to act on a proposed modification of the USA Patriot Act's surveillance provisions.
If the original law expires at midnight Sunday without Senate action, "we're going to be dark" with "huge holes in our security system," said Thompson, a former member of the House Intelligence Committee.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today announced three service academy appointees from our Fifth Congressional District.
Every year, members of Congress nominate candidates to attend our four service academies: Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United States Naval Academy.
The fifth service academy, the Coast Guard Academy, does not require a nomination.
A young Vallejo man is among three appointed U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) to a United States service academy from the 5th Congressional District, his office announced.
Each year, members of Congress nominate candidates to attend four service academies: Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United States Naval Academy. The fifth service academy, the Coast Guard Academy, does not require a nomination.
A young Vallejo man is among three appointed U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) to a United States service academy from the 5th Congressional District, his office announced.
Each year, members of Congress nominate candidates to attend four service academies: Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United States Naval Academy. The fifth service academy, the Coast Guard Academy, does not require a nomination.
The American flag will once again fly proudly in front of the Mare Island Hospital, Touro University California officials have announced.
Around 10:30 a.m. Friday, various dignitaries will be on hand to watch the raising of the flag — the first American flag since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks — to be flown on Mare Island.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), a senior Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, on Tuesday introduced, H.R. 2412, the New Energy for America Act which extends investment tax credits (ITC) for energy efficient residential and commercial property through 2021.
Standing in cap and gown in a line of graduates on the Sonoma State University campus Saturday, Orlando Martinez of Santa Rosa had come a long way from grade school, where he had trouble reading.
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) have introduced two bills that are critical for wetlands conservation efforts. The first of the bills would reauthorize funding for the popular North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) for five years, while the second would extend a particular provision of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act that is essential to NAWCA's efforts.
House Democrats' point man on gun control is a pretty good shot, it seems.
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, named by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to lead the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force after 2012's Connecticut schoolhouse massacre, won "Top Gun" honors at this week's Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation annual shooting competition.