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New Report Shows Federal Deficit is $200 Billion More Than Bush Stated In October

Dec 15, 2006 Press Release
Rep Thompson: “We must bring honest and responsible spending back to Washington.”
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) criticized the Bush Administration for downplaying a new report from the Treasury Department showing that the federal budget deficit is almost $200 billion more than what the president told us in October.

Issues:
Jobs & Economy

House Passes Mandate for Klamath River Restoration

Dec 9, 2006 Press Release
Rep. Thompson provision adopted
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill setting a six-month deadline for a finalized comprehensive recovery plan for salmon on the Klamath River. The provision was included in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act at the request of North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson and California Senator Barbara Boxer.
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Sonoma County Airport to Receive Screeners, Clearing Way for Commercial Service

Nov 15, 2006 Press Release
Reps. Thompson and Woolsey Praise the Airport’s Economic Benefits
Reps. Mike Thompson and Lynn Woolsey announced today that the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport will get the federal assistance needed to re-establish commercial air service next year.

Northern California Wilderness Bill Becomes Law

Oct 17, 2006 Press Release
Rep. Thompson: "Today marks the largest addition of wilderness to California in more than a decade."
Today, the president signed the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Act (H.R. 233), designating 273,000 acres of Northern California as wilderness in perpetuity. The bill, authored by Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), also designates 21 miles of Scenic River and approximately 51,000 acres as a Recreation Management Area for off-highway vehicles and mountain bikes.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Designation of 273,000 Acres of Northern California Wilderness Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk

Sep 26, 2006 Press Release
Rep. Mike Thompson: “Today’s landmark vote will reverberate for generations.”
Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Act (H.R. 233) and sent the bill to the president for his signature.
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Leaders of Newly Formed Bipartisan Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus Highlight Refuge Value, Tout Growing Membership

Sep 14, 2006 Press Release
Caucus Membership Nears 100; Represents 36 states and 168 refuges
Hailing the National Wildlife Refuge System as the premier wildlife land system in the world, the four leaders of the newly formed bipartisan Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus (CWRC) - Co-chairs Reps.
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Reps. Thompson, Bono, Slaughter, and Wamp Host Unprecedented Forum to Discuss E-Waste Solutions

Sep 13, 2006 Press Release
Electronic Manufacturers and Retailers, Recyclers, Environmentalists and State Officials Explore Options for Safely Disposing Dangerous Electronic Waste

Today, the bipartisan Congressional E-Waste Working Group will bring together some of the nation's largest e-waste stakeholders to develop a solution to the growing problem of obsolete electronics disposal.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Rep. Mike Thompson Joins 63 Members of Congress to Introduce Legislation in Support of Rural Healthcare Providers

Sep 7, 2006 Press Release
Rep. Thompson: “This legislation has the potential to help thousands of our district’s rural citizens”
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) and 63 of his colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation that would significantly improve federal health policies for rural communities, like those in Northern California. The Health Care Access and Rural Equity (H-CARE) Act would, among other things, change the way doctors, hospitals, pharmacists and other providers are reimbursed for medical expenses.
Issues:
Health Care

Landmark Agriculture Conservation Measure Signed into Law

Aug 17, 2006 Press Release
Rep. Thompson: “This is a big win for farmers and our environment.”
Today, President Bush signed a measure into law that will aid in the protection of thousands of acres of the nation's shrinking agricultural lands. Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), who serves on the Ways and Means Committee, spearheaded efforts to create the new tax provision.
Issues:
Jobs & Economy

U.S. Congress Commemorates 30th Anniversary of 'Wine Tasting Heard ‘Round the World'

Aug 11, 2006 Press Release
Senate approves Rep. Thompson’s resolution recognizing the historic victory of Napa wines at the 1976 Paris Tasting
Last week, the U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to the House resolution introduced by Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) recognizing the significance of the Napa Valley victory at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting.
Issues:
Wine & Agriculture