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March 8, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) urged high school students in California's 1st Congressional District to enter their artwork in the 2011 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition showcases the artistic talents and abilities of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.

“At a time when tight budgets are forcing many of our schools to scale back art and music programs, I think it's important to recognize and encourage young artists,” said Rep. Thompson.

Issues:Education

March 3, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), was selected to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence (THACI). As the top-ranking Democrat on the subcommittee, Rep. Thompson will help oversee the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Security Agency (NSA), and other intelligence agencies and departments.

Specifically, Rep.

Issues:Defense

March 1, 2011

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today voted for a short-term Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government operating until a compromise can be reached on a year-long funding bill. The bill, which passed by a 335-91 vote margin, would prevent a looming government-wide shutdown and gives the House, Senate, and White House more time to reach an agreement on a long-term funding bill.


February 19, 2011

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today voted against House passage of H.R. 1, the continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through the end of Fiscal Year 2011. While the continuing resolution does include some meaningful cuts to wasteful spending, it also includes irresponsible cuts that would hurt working families in Northern California and across our country.


February 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that veteran Times-Standard natural resources reporter and columnist John Driscoll is joining his Eureka-based staff as a district representative for Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Driscoll will join the staff in March to take over for longtime District Representative Liz Murguia, who is retiring at the end of March.

“I'm thrilled to welcome John to my staff,” said Rep. Thompson. “As a member of the North Coast community, he knows what's important to the families in this district.


February 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today honored former Eureka Mayor Sam Sacco by calling in to a post office dedication in his name. Rep. Thompson had planned to attend the Eureka event in person, but was unable to do so due to ongoing votes in Washington, D.C. Last year, Rep. Thompson introduced legislation to rename the United States Postal Service located at 337 West Clark Street in Eureka, California, as the “Sam Sacco Post Office Building.” The bill was unanimously approved by the U.S.

February 16, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today condemned the impact of the House Republican continuing resolution on Northern California's economy and water resources. If passed, H.R. 1 would strip funding for important state water initiatives, including the federal regulations protecting salmon.

February 15, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement after introducing the Air Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011. The bill would require air carriers to provide adequate food, water, temperature controls, ventilation, and working toilets during excessive delays, and offer passengers the option to deplane after three or more hours on the ground.

“Air carriers have a responsibility to provide basic services and accommodations to their passengers.


February 9, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, sent a letter to key members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure urging them to decrease the amount of funding that small and rural communities are required to contribute for improvements to local airports. Currently, small, public-use airports must match 10 percent of the grant funding provided for their planning and development.

February 8, 2011

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Rural Health Care Coalition, today joined Reps. Greg Walden (R-Ore.), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Mike Ross (D-Ark.), and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) in introducing legislation to give rural Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries equal representation on the boards that set policy for the public programs.

Issues:Health Care