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July 16, 2011
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Congressman Mike Thompson has been honored with a Friend of the National Parks award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for his contribution to protecting and enhancing America's national parks.

The award, presented to 236 members of Congress on July 13th recognized members with pro-park voting records during the 111th Congress.

Issues:Energy & Environment

July 13, 2011
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When it comes to electronics, gadget-loving Americans tend to take an “in with the new, out with the old” approach â€" with little regard for what happens to the old. But the fate of discarded computers, cellphones and TVs is precisely what's at the heart of a bill recently introduced on Capitol Hill.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

July 12, 2011
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Throughout the remainder of July, Congressman Mike Thompson will feature art selected from the recent National Alliance on Mental Illness Yolo Sunflower Art Competition at his district office in Woodland.

The primary goal of the popular annual exhibit, which is sponsored by NAMI's Yolo Chapter, is to educate the community about mental illness and reduce its stigma.

Issues:Health Care

July 9, 2011
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North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, introduced legislation Friday aimed at protecting small businesses and ensuring compliance with complex federal employment tax responsibilities.

The legislation, House Resolution 2466, has bipartisan support, according to Thompson's office, and was co-authored with Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

July 9, 2011
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Congressman Mike Thompson has opened the door for domestic cut flower suppliers -- such as Arcata's Sun Valley Floral Farms -- to potentially compete with foreign flower growers.

According to his office, Thompson offered an amendment Thursday to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement implementing bill that would provide funding for a national floral transportation and distribution center for U.S.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

July 8, 2011
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Two House members are looking to give small businesses more peace of mind when it comes to employment taxes.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

July 7, 2011
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Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) announced that the interest rate on subsidized student loans was cut to 3.4% on July 1 - the last of four steps to cut this interest rate in half over four years under the 2007 College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Due to these cuts, the typical student borrower who started college in 2008 will have saved $2,570 over the life of their loan.
Issues:Education

July 6, 2011
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Federal, state and local public officials got an up-close look at the Napa flood control project over the weekend and the city hopes that might translate to additional funds to complete the work.

On Sunday, Mayor Jill Techel took Sen. Barbara Boxer, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena), county Supervisors Keith Caldwell and Brad Wagenknecht, and Col. William J. Leady and Col.

Issues:Energy & Environment

June 29, 2011
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U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson renewed the US commitment "to back up the people of Tunisia in their fight for democracy and freedom."

Speaking at the end of the talk he had, on Wednesday morning, with Foreign Minister Mohamed Mouldi Kefi, the US official said he was "very proud of the accomplishment of this people who belongs to a fantastic country."

Issues:Defense

June 29, 2011
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Act of 2011, S. 1233, introduced by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) would provide a tax credit for commercial vehicle owners to install stability control systems, collision warning and other safety technology.