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California's U.S. senators and more than half of its congressional delegation backed a request from the state's flower growers for $15 million to build a transport hub that would help counter Colombian competition.
According to a press release, food banks are most in need of donations during the summer months, when other donations are traditionally lower. Residents can drop off food and other non-perishable goods donations at any of the congressman's district offices through Aug. 31.
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.
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.
A bipartisan group of senators and House members wants to restrict U.S. manufacturers from dumping electronic waste overseas. And in a rare alignment of environmentalist and business interests, the effort is drawing significant industry support.
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. Several hundred entries from adult artists, both amateur and professional, and youth of all ages comprised the show at the Davis Art Center.
The legislation, House Resolution 2466, has bipartisan support, according to Thompson's office, and was co-authored with Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas. The bill would provide clear rules for Professional Employer Organizations that are voluntarily certified by the Internal Revenue Service to collect and pay federal employment taxes for their small business clients.
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. cut flower shipments. Thompson eventually withdrew the amendment, but the action allowed cut flower growers to address the committee on their concerns.
Two House members are looking to give small businesses more peace of mind when it comes to employment taxes.
Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), both members of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, have introduced legislation that would create a certification process for organizations that handle human resources operations for many small businesses.
o On July 1, 2008, the interest rate was cut from 6.8% to 6.0%;
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. Michael Wehr of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a tour of the project area, highlighting what differentiates Napa's flood-control efforts from others around the country.