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Thompson: Salmon Announcement Opens Door for Disaster Relief

Aug 10, 2006 Press Release
Statement made today by North Coast Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA) in response to U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez's announcement that the Klamath River has been named a commercial fisheries failure:

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Congress Approves Provision Aimed at Conserving America's Agricultural Lands, Improving the Environment

Aug 5, 2006 Press Release
Rep. Thompson: “This measure is a landmark victory for preventing urban sprawl from swallowing up our nation’s remaining farming lands and open spaces”
Last night, the U.S. Senate gave final approval to legislation that is intended to help protect thousands of acres of agricultural lands and open space throughout California and the nation. The measure is an important tax provision that will expand deductions available to landowners who donate their land for conservation purposes.
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Critical Step Taken Toward Passage of the Northern California Wilderness Bill

Jul 19, 2006 Press Release
Today, the U.S. House Resources Committee passed by voice vote the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Act (H.R. 233).
Issues:
Energy & Environment

Thompson's bill better for salmon, fishermen

Jun 17, 2006 Press Release

Earlier this month, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in 10 Northern California counties affected by the federal government's decision to severely restrict ocean salmon fishing. In doing so, he made commercial fishermen in Del Norte and nine other counties eligible for state-guaranteed loans totaling $9.2 million.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Thompson Condemns Iraq Resolution

Jun 15, 2006 Press Release
“Today’s so called debate is politics at its worst…”

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) condemned the Republican Iraq resolution on the House floor today. Thompson, a Vietnam War combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient, was asked by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to manage a portion of the floor debate. Thompson called on Congress to bring our troops home as soon as possible.

Issues:
Health Care, Defense

Thompson Renews Call for Medicare Rx Drug Deadline Extension

May 11, 2006 Press Release
Beneficiaries Have Until Monday, May 15 to Sign Up Under Current Law

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) renewed his call today to extend the deadline for seniors to sign up for the new Medicare Part D drug benefit. Beneficiaries have until Monday, May 15 to sign up for the plan or face lifetime penalties for failing to do so. Thompson is a cosponsor of H.R. 3860 a bill that would extend the deadline and suspend the penalty for the 2006 calendar year.

Issues:
Health Care

Bay Area Lawmakers Unveil Disaster Assistance Legislation for Salmon Fishing Community

Apr 24, 2006 Press Release

Bay Area Members of Congress unveiled disaster assistance legislation today for West Coast salmon fishing communities that will be impacted by this year's slashed salmon season. Reps. Mike Thompson and Lynn Woolsey announced the bill in front of hundreds of salmon fishermen at a rally on San Francisco's Pier 47.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Thompson Demands Transparency from NOAA Fisheries on Klamath Salmon Policy

Apr 7, 2006 Press Release
Freedom of Information Act Request Filed Today

North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) today filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with NOAA Fisheries asking for all documents pertaining to federal salmon policy dating back to 2001.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Bush Administration's Gross Mismanagement of Klamath Led to Shortened Salmon Season

Apr 6, 2006 Press Release

North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson released the following statement today in reaction to the Pacific Fishery Management Council's decision to limit this year's salmon season.

Issues:
Energy & Environment

Thompson Introduces Iraq Redeployment Plan

Feb 28, 2006 Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) today introduced legislation (H. Con. Res. 348) that would call for the redeployment of American forces in Iraq following the completion of the Iraqi constitutional amendment process. If passed, the bill would also honor the members of the U.S.

Issues:
Defense