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Rep. Mike Thompson Applauds Klamath River Study Results, Welcomes Salazar's Reemphasis of Agreements

Sep 21, 2011 Press Release
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today applauded the positive findings in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) released by the Department of Interior, and comments made earlier this week by Interior Secretary Salazar.
Issues:
Energy & Environment, Jobs & Economy

Rep. Mike Thompson Issues Statement on Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Sep 20, 2011 Press Release
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement on the official repeal of the military's “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy:

Issues:
Defense

Rep. Mike Thompson announces $3.3 million for Yurok Tribe Veterans Cemetery

Sep 16, 2011 Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the Yurok Tribe in Humboldt County has been awarded a $3.3 million grant for the establishment of the Yurok Tribe Veterans Cemetery. The project will provide services to more than 2,500 underserved Native Veterans and their families.

 

Issues:
Veterans

Rep. Mike Thompson calls on House Majority to pass long-term transportation authorizations

Sep 13, 2011 Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today called on the House Majority to pass long-term reauthorizations for both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and national highway and transit programs in order to put Americans back to work and to modernize our nation's crumbling transportation infrastructure.

Rep. Thompson Displays Woodland High Graduate's Art in Congressional Office

Sep 12, 2011 Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) announced an office exhibit of art by Woodland High School graduate Nick Christen.  Nick is the California First District winner of the annual Congressional Artistic Discovery competition. A print of Nick's striking black and white photograph of the flooded Yolo Bypass that is currently on display in the U.S.

Issues:
Education

Rep. Mike Thompson Issues Statement on the Murder of Jere Melo

Aug 29, 2011 Press Release
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued a statement on the tragic murder of former mayor and current councilmember of the City of Fort Bragg, Jere Melo: 

Rep. Mike Thompson Applauds the Enactment of DOT's New Airline Passenger Protections

Aug 23, 2011 Press Release
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today applauded U.S.

Rep. Mike Thompson Announces $1 Million in Federal Funding for Yurok Visitor Center

Aug 22, 2011 Press Release
Funding will build a visitor center to highlight the Yurok Tribe's culture
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding two grants totaling $1.08 million in federal funding to assist the Yurok Tribe of Del Norte County to build a visitor center to highlight its culture as part of a Yurok Scenic Byways management plan.

Rep. Mike Thompson Announces $50,000 in Federal Funding for Lake County Library and Senior Center

Aug 22, 2011 Press Release
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $50,000 in federal funding to help construct a combination library and senior center in Middletown, CA.  The funding is part of a nationwide, $3.4 million Economic Impact Initiative Grant through the Rural Development division of USDA.

 

Issues:
Education

Rep. Mike Thompson Announces $1.4 Million in Federal Funding for Transportation Improvements

Aug 17, 2011 Press Release
Funding will improve bicycle and pedestrian safety at Redwood National Park and the Elk Valley Reservation
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the U.S.
Issues:
Energy & Environment