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The State Column - 'Rep. Mike Thompson Named to Select Committee on Intelligence'

Jan 30, 2011 News Articles

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) issued the following statement today upon the announcement of being selected to serve on the House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Issues:
Defense

The Times-Standard - 'Conservation tax incentive extended by Congress: Benefits apply to landowners who donate toward easement on property'

Dec 26, 2010 News Articles
One of the lesser-known elements of the recently passed federal tax package is a provision that allows landowners to get substantial benefits for protecting their land under conservation easements.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

ABC News - 'Renewable Energy Grant Program Extension Likely'

Dec 9, 2010 News Articles

A large bloc of House and Senate Democrats rallied behind a Treasury Department plan for renewable energy Thursday, bolstering the chances of the cash grant program being extended in the tax cut package.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Ukiah Daily Journal - 'Navy Meetings in Fort Bragg and Eureka'

Dec 2, 2010 News Articles
At the request of Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley), representatives from the United States Navy will hold public meetings regarding the Northwest Training Range Complex (NWTRC) on Wednesday, December 15th from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka, and on Thursday, December 16th   from 5:00-7:00 pm at Pentecost Hall at 822 Stewart Street in Fort Bragg.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Ukiah Daily Journal - 'Head of NOAA to Hold Meeting in Ukiah'

Nov 30, 2010 News Articles
At the request of Congressman Mike Thompson (D-North Coast), Dr. Jane Lubchenco, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 9 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Mendocino Board of Supervisors Chambers in Ukiah.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Air Force Print News Today - 'Team Andrews Airmen recognized by U.S. Congressman for treating wounded warriors'

Nov 18, 2010 News Articles
Team Andrews Airmen from medical-related career fields reported to the Cannon House Office Building, Washington DC, in full service dress to meet with U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson Nov. 17.

Issues:
Veterans

Recycling Today - 'Ship with Care'

Nov 15, 2010 News Articles
The export of electronic scrap continues to generate controversy in the eyes of many stakeholders, from electronics manufactures to corporate consumers of electronics to nongovernmental organizations to recyclers themselves.
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Ukiah Daily Journal - 'Local Veterans War Stories to be Recorded'

Nov 8, 2010 News Articles

In commemoration of Veteran's Day, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-North Coast) launched the first meeting of the Mendocino County Veterans History Project Steering Committee. The committee's purpose is to assist in coordinating students from local schools as well as from the Scouts and other youth groups to interview veterans.

Issues:
Veterans

The Times-Standard - 'Congressman Mike Thompson announces award for rural assistance organization'

Oct 17, 2010 News Articles

North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Friday that the Rural Community Assistance Corporation will receive $2 million as part of a program through the U.S. Treasury Department.

The funds will allow the corporation to support local single and multifamily affordable housing projects in rural areas.

Issues:
Jobs & Economy

Lake County News - 'A victory for vets: Community celebrates completion of new VA clinic'

Oct 14, 2010 News Articles
As dozens of community members and local officials looked on, Congressman Mike Thompson took a large pair of ceremonial scissors and sliced through a blue ribbon strung across the front of the new Veterans Affairs clinic in Clearlake on Wednesday afternoon.

It was a moment, according to Thompson and local leaders, that was more than a decade in the making.

Issues:
Veterans