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May 26, 2011
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The House Intelligence Committee on Thursday backed a fiscal 2012 intelligence authorization that would call for a detailed report on how Osama bin Laden was hunted down and killed.

The panel backed, by voice vote, the measure (HR 1892) that would authorize classified funding for 16 U.S. intelligence agencies and intelligence-related activities of the U.S. government.

Issues:Defense

May 26, 2011
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North America's top providers of on-board commercial vehicle safety systems have come out in support of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Advanced Safety Technology Tax Act of 2011, introduced recently by Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Ky., and Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif.


May 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

May 22, 2011
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As the Associated Press pushes for the release of reportedly graphic photographs of Osama bin Laden's corpse, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, said releasing them is a bad idea.

Issues:Defense

May 22, 2011
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Thanks to a $1.2 million grant, the Woodland Fire Department is expected to add six new full-time firefighter positions to its staff in the next 90 days, City Manager Mark Deven told The Democrat Saturday.

The grant will help fund positions that "were lost due to attrition and remained vacant in response to the fiscal challenges that have impacted Woodland and all local governments,"

Issues:Jobs & Economy

May 19, 2011
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Angwin residents will celebrate the arrival of broadband technology to its community by hosting a public ceremony, featuring local elected officials and dignitaries on Sunday.

Comcast is extending advanced technology services to the small unincorporated community in the hills east of St. Helena.

Issues:Jobs & EconomyEducation

May 19, 2011
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The U.S. Transportation Secretary visited the Port of West Sacramento Wednesday, calling it "well-managed."

"I think the investment we have made at this port is as good as anywhere in the country," secretary Ray LaHood said.

LaHood toured the port with Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, as part of a visit to key transportation projects in Thompson's 1st District.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

May 19, 2011
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After years of delays, the Napa County Airport was launched into a new era Wednesday with the help of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.

On a tour of transportation projects in Northern California, LaHood spoke at the ceremonial ground-breaking for installation of new equipment which will allow pilots to land in bad weather.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

May 18, 2011
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Congressman Mike Thompson, D-Napa, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood will break ground at the Napa County Airport this afternoon on a new guidance system that will allow pilots to land there in adverse weather.

The airport's current landing system uses only a localizer that provides pilots with horizontal guidance when landing, airport manager Martin Pehl said

Issues:Jobs & Economy