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August 22, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding two grants totaling $1.08 million in federal funding to assist the Yurok Tribe of Del Norte County to build a visitor center to highlight its culture as part of a Yurok Scenic Byways management plan.

August 22, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $50,000 in federal funding to help construct a combination library and senior center in Middletown, CA. The funding is part of a nationwide, $3.4 million Economic Impact Initiative Grant through the Rural Development division of USDA.

“By constructing this needed county library and senior center, the project will create jobs and improve the quality of life in Middletown,” said Rep. Thompson.

Issues:Education

August 17, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding more than $1.4 million in federal funding to assist the Elk Valley Rancheria of Del Norte County to complete the Humboldt Road Safety Improvement Project.

August 12, 2011
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA) today announced that Crescent City Harbor will receive $6,099,201 in federal funding to help rebuild a boat basin embankment severely damaged by tsunami waves in March.

August 12, 2011

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee and Ways and Means, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding over $2.5 million in federal funding to help complete the Solano Avenue segment of the Napa Vine Trail. When completed, the Napa Vine Trail will be one of the premier transportation systems in the country, connecting the entire Napa Valley from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal to Calistoga.


August 10, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that Anderson Valley Health Center in Boonville has received $541,667 in federal funding to expand access to quality health care.
Issues:Health Care

August 10, 2011

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today released the following statement regarding the importance of job creation:


August 5, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today announced that the Town of Yountville has been awarded $80,700 in federal funding to help develop new opportunities for wastewater reclamation and reuse. This funding, which is allocated through the U.S. Department of the Interior's WaterSMART Program, is instrumental to helping communities like Yountville achieve a sustainable strategy to meet local water needs.

“I am pleased that the Town of Yountville has received federal funding to help improve water conservation and encourage increasingly responsible water use in our community,” said Rep.


August 4, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today announced that Redwood Capital Bancorp in Eureka has received $7.3 million through the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF). The SBLF, which was established as part the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 that Rep. Thompson supported, encourages community banks to increase their lending to small businesses, helping those companies expand their operations and create new jobs.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and Redwood Capital will be providing the capital they need to grow and thrive,” said Rep. Thompson.


August 4, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, issued the following statement today after Senate leaders announced an agreement on a short-term extension of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

“I am pleased that House and Senate leadership, working with the White House, have come to a solution that addresses Congress' inaction on the FAA reauthorization,” said Rep. Thompson.