Press Releases
Nov 11, 2010
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Today we honor and celebrate the tremendous sacrifices our veterans made for our great country. I hope you will join me by taking some time today to think about the veterans in your community and thank them for their service.
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Oct 15, 2010
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WASHINGTON--- Today Congressman Mike Thompson announced that the Rural Community Assistance Corporation will receive $2 million as part of the CDFI's Capital Magnet Fund Program through the Treasury Department. These funds will allow the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) to support local single and multifamily affordable housing projects in rural areas.
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Oct 6, 2010
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By Congressman Thompson
The commercial cultivation of genetically-engineered (GE) Atlantic “AquAdvantage” salmon could decimate our domestic salmon fishing industry. Though the current application involves land-based hatching and rearing, FDA approval will almost certainly lead to expanded rearing of these and other GE fish in open ocean net-pens. This poses a significant threat to wild fish and ecosystems.
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Sep 30, 2010
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Rep. Gene Green (TX-29) and Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-01) introduced H.R. 6252, The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act to provide the United States with the regulatory framework to monitor the export of used electronics.
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Sep 29, 2010
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Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA01) testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the harmful effects H.R. 5034, the "Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010,” would have on the wine industry. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
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Sep 29, 2010
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The House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Mike Thompson's resolution recognizing the service of the military medical and air crews in helping our wounded soldiers make the trip home. The Air Force's Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) flights help guarantee our wounded service men and women are quickly reunited with their families and given the best medical care.
Sep 23, 2010
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Congressman Mike Thompson announced that several important consumer protection features of health reform are set to go into effect today, six months after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. These provisions seek to end insurance company abuses, and put consumers and their doctors back in control of their health care.
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Sep 23, 2010
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Today, Congressman Thompson voted in favor of the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297) which passed the House of Representatives by a 237- 187 vote. This bill will expand much needed lending to millions of small businesses across the country and offers tax incentives to help small businesses.
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Sep 16, 2010
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WASHINGTON DC- Yesterday, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted to boost the American manufacturing industry and create new jobs by requiring Congress and the Department of Homeland Security to purchase products that are made in the United States. The two bills, the Congressional Made in America Promise Act and the Berry Amendment Extension Act, are part of a national manufacturing plan to cre
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Aug 10, 2010
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Congressman Thompson helped pass a bill that will protect education and create jobs while reducing deficit, and another that will protect our borders.
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