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June 16, 2014
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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) on Monday called for House leaders to bring forward for a vote legislation to stop discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

His statement came after the White House announced that President Obama issued an executive order banning discrimination by federal contractors on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Issues:Civil Rights

June 11, 2014
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Legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) to improve the security at American embassies passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of H.R. 4681, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015.

Issues:Defense

June 10, 2014
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By Staff - Legislation by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) to improve security at American embassies passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of H.R. 4681, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015, it was announced Tuesday.

Issues:Defense

June 10, 2014
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In just barely over two weeks, we've been jolted – or have we, really? – by shootings on or near college and high school campuses in California, Washington and now Oregon.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

June 3, 2014
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) on Monday announced seven appointments from California's Fifth Congressional District to the service academies. Congress has partnered with four of our five service academies (Air Force, Army, Navy and Merchant Marine) for more than 150 years to nominate candidates for admission.

Issues:Defense

June 2, 2014
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Two Vallejo students were among seven appointed by Rep. Mike Thompson to the nation's service academies, Thompson's office announced. Both were appointed to the Naval Academy.

Issues:Defense

June 2, 2014
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SANTA ROSA — Part of federal legislation for water projects nationwide heading to the president's desk is long-sought authorization for restoration projects to benefit protected fish in Dry Creek, allowing water to flow from Lake Sonoma to pumps in the Russian River that supply more than 600,000 people in Sonoma and northern Marin counties without an estimated $300 million bypass pipeline, Nort

Issues:Energy & Environment

June 2, 2014
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Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. (5th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Reps.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

June 2, 2014
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Rep. Mike Thompson, who represents California's 5th District, and Rep. Jared Huffman, who represents California's 2nd District, held a press conference in Santa Rosa Monday celebrating the success of their co-authored Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA), which is now under consideration by the president after passing in both the House and Senate.

Issues:Energy & Environment

June 1, 2014
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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, has introduced the Promoting Healthy Minds for Safer Communities Act of 2014, major mental health and domestic violence legislation aimed at reducing and preventing gun violence.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention