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Thompson to Introduce Passenger Bill of Rights

Feb 26, 2007 Press Release
Bill will ensure airline customers are able to deplane after 3 hours on the ground
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) released the following statement on a passenger bill of rights he plans to introduce:

“Flying will never be as comfortable as home, but passengers have a right to know what level of service they can expect on an aircraft.”

Thompson Introduces Plan to End the Iraq War

Feb 1, 2007 Press Release
Legislation is Enforceable Plan to Bring Troops Home and Stop President’s Escalation of Iraq War
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced binding legislation that would restrict the president's dangerous escalation of the Iraq War and set firm deadlines for a redeployment of American troops. Thompson's bill is companion legislation to a bill introduced earlier this week in the Senate by Senator Barack Obama (D-IL).

Issues:
Defense

Thompson Named Chair of Intelligence Subcommittee

Jan 31, 2007 Press Release
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) was appointed Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence for the 110th Congress. Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) announced subcommittee assignments earlier this week. Thompson will also serve on the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee.
Issues:
Defense

Thompson Wins Seat on Important House Intelligence Committee

Jan 18, 2007 Press Release
Last night, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the appointment of Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Thompson, who is entering his fifth term of Congress, will also continue to serve on the Ways and Means Committee.

Issues:
Defense

First-Ever National Study on Economic Impact of Wine & Grapes

Jan 17, 2007 Press Release
Today, Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) and George Radanovich (R-CA), co-chairs of the Congressional Wine Caucus, joined the Wine Institute, the National Grape and Wine Initiative, WineAmerica and the Winegrape Growers of America to release an unprecedented study on the impact of wine, grapes and grape products on the American economy.

Issues:
Wine & Agriculture

WEBCAST: House Improves Medicare; Seniors to Save on Drugs

Jan 12, 2007 Press Release
Bill will Remove Ban on Negotiating Lower Prices on Medicare Prescription Drugs
Today, the House overwhelming passed a bill (HR 4) repealing the current prohibition on negotiating the prices of Medicare prescription drugs. The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct cost-saving negotiations with pharmaceutical companies.
Issues:
Health Care

House Votes to Lift Ban on Federal Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Jan 11, 2007 Press Release
Rep. Thompson: “I am very proud that the Democratic Majority has made facilitating this life-saving research a cornerstone of our agenda.”
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and 252 Democratic and Republican Representatives voted to pass the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (HR 3). The bill, which expands federal research on devastating diseases like Alzheimer's, diabetes and various cancers, is the third piece of legislation in the Democratic Majority's “100 Hours” agenda. Thompson was an original co-sponsor of the bill.
Issues:
Health Care

WEBCAST: Rep. Thompson Supports Historic Changes to House Rules

Jan 5, 2007 Press Release
House Passes Tough Ethics Standards and Pay-As-You-Go Budgeting
Within the first two days of Congress, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted for sweeping and historic changes to the rules that govern the House of Representatives. The rules package, which passed by an overwhelming majority, will help restore ethics, civility and fiscal responsibility to the halls of Congress.

Issues:
Jobs & Economy

Rep. Thompson Introduces Salmon Disaster Relief Bill on First Day of Congress

Jan 4, 2007 Press Release
On the first day of the 110th Congress, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced legislation to provide federal disaster relief to California and Oregon's salmon fishing industry. The bill authorizes the appropriation of $60.4 million for the fishermen, tribes and businesses that were impacted by the commercial fishery failure of 2006.
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Reps. Thompson and DeFazio Introduce Bill to Help Del Norte County Airport Receive Federal Funding

Jan 4, 2007 Press Release
Today, Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced legislation that would enable Del Norte County to receive the federal funds needed to improve the Del Norte County Airport without raising matching funds.
Issues:
Jobs & Economy