Press Releases
May 11, 2007
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Rare Veto-Proof Vote Signals President’s Threat is Wrong-Headed
Last night, by a strong bipartisan vote of 302 to 120, the House passed an emergency spending bill that would provide much-needed funding for the Pacific salmon fisheries disaster, rural schools, agricultural disaster relief and wildfire emergencies.
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May 2, 2007
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Today, Rep. Mike Thompson joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Leadership outside the Capitol to raise awareness of the treatment barriers facing mental health patients. According to the Government Accountability Office, 90 percent of health insurance plans impose financial limitations and treatment restrictions on mental health and addiction benefits.
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May 2, 2007
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Last week on “National Teach Children to Save Day,” North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson honored Humboldt County educator, Sarie Toste, by commemorating her achievements in the Congressional Record. Thompson recognized Toste for spearheading a program in elementary schools throughout Northern California that helps children learn the fundamentals of financial literacy.
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Apr 20, 2007
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Last night, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation to help restore wetlands, protect communities from catastrophic floods and enhance natural resources across the country. The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA) authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to construct flood protection projects and improve our nation's rivers and harbors.
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Apr 18, 2007
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Today, Rep. Mike Thompson will lead his first hearing as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
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Mar 28, 2007
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Today, an amendment authored by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) to protect real estate sellers from identity theft was adopted by the Ways and Means Committee. Thompson's provision changes the tax code to better protect people's Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) or Social Security Numbers (SSN) during real estate transactions.
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Mar 19, 2007
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Bill makes permanent tax incentives for landowners who place their land under conservation easements
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) introduced a bill to help landowners conserve our country's precious agricultural land and open spaces. The bill would permanently extend an important tax incentive for farmers and ranchers who donate their land's development rights to local land trusts, creating a conservation easement.
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Mar 8, 2007
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Bill Provides Landowners Incentives for Habitat Conservation and Species Recovery
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Don Young (R-AK) introduced the Endangered Species Recovery Act, which would provide landowners with tax incentives if they agree to implement species recovery plans. To qualify for the tax incentives, landowners must demonstrate that animals listed as endangered or threatened live or migrate through their property.
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Mar 5, 2007
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Legislation to Stop Escalation and Get Troops Out has 45 Co-Sponsors
Rep. Mike Thompson's (D-CA) binding legislation to end U.S. involvement in Iraq is gaining fierce momentum in the House of Representatives.
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Mar 1, 2007
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Bill will keep passengers from being held indefinitely on planes, ensure passengers’ needs are met, and help airlines coordinate with government agencies
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the Airline Passenger Bill of Rights, legislation that would require all airlines to provide a minimum level of customer service.
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