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“Months after tsunami waves battered the North Coast, many communities are still recovering from the aftermath,” said Rep. Thompson.
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today voted against legislation that would mandate the most sweeping expansion of offshore drilling in our nation's history. H.R. 1231, "Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act," would automatically open the Southern California coast, the entire Atlantic coast, the Arctic Ocean, and Alaska's Bristol Bay for leasing. The bill could also potentially open up California's North Coast to drilling - even if our state objects to offshore drilling in the region.
“These six young men and women are extremely talented artists with bright futures,” said Rep. Thompson.
“Cinco de Mayo is an important celebration of the rich cultural contributions of Mexican Americans here in the United States. Their music, art, language, and traditions have made communities across our nation stronger and more vibrant.
“The March storms brought a lot of devastation to communities across California,” said Rep. Thompson.
“Each year, there are over 384,000 crashes involving trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles,” Congressman Thompson said. “Many of these accidents could have been prevented if advanced safety technologies had been in place.
"Tonight, President Obama confirmed that Osama Bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, was killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan. The search for the world's most wanted terrorist has finally ended, nearly a decade after the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.