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June 28, 2011
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In response to growing concern about the proper disposal of an increasing number of discarded consumer electronic products, congressman Mike Thompson and Gene Green have introduced the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act of 2011, to prohibit the exportation of some electronics whose improper disposal may create environmental, health, or national security risks.

In 2008, the Government Accounta

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

June 28, 2011
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Your ability to purchase wine of choice is under attack.

Introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives, HR 1161, sponsored by Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), would legislate for you what wine you can purchase.

Issues:Wine & Agriculture

June 25, 2011
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Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) on Friday introduced H.R. 2286, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2011, bipartisan legislation that would ensure all renewable energy sources are able to compete in the growing market for renewable and alternative energy fuels.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

June 24, 2011
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The first daunting fact about California water is that 75 percent of the state's water supply comes from north of Sacramento while 75 percent of the demand comes from south of the region.

The other daunting fact is that the water system is dramatically oversubscribed - paper allocations of water are larger than actual availability in most years.

Issues:Energy & Environment

June 23, 2011
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New legislation in the U.S. Congress would prohibit U.S. companies from exporting hazardous electronic waste to developing nations where some computers, monitors and electronic devices are recycled in primitive conditions.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

June 17, 2011
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With the adoption of its new caregiver ordinance, Napa becomes the only county statewide to require those who care for the elderly to apply for a permit that requires a background check.

Issues:Health Care

June 16, 2011
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The city of West Sacramento has landed a $2.5 million federal infrastructure grant for the Port of West Sacramento, which is expected to help the port secure a new metals recycling operation that would bring 65 jobs to the port.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

June 11, 2011
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-01) is being honored for his continuing efforts to expand access and improve the quality and safety of patient care by the California Hospital Association (CHA).

Rep.

Issues:Health Care