Press Releases
Apr 4, 2012
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Report bolsters case for legislation to protect fish, farms and wildlife
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today said that an American Fisheries Society (AFS) review of two agreements that would demolish four Klamath River dams and restore large portions of the Klamath basin shows that legislation to implement those pacts is the best way forward to recovering struggling salmon and other fish populations.
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Mar 30, 2012
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-01) today announced a $445,331 federal grant that will help provide permanent housing and support to veterans in Sonoma County. The grant, provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be awarded to the Santa Rosa VA Outpatient Clinic. The funds will be used as vouchers to provide rental assistance for homeless and disabled veterans.
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Mar 30, 2012
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-01) today announced a $108,210 federal grant that will help provide permanent housing and support to veterans on the North Coast. The grant, provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be awarded to the Ukiah VA Outpatient Clinic. The funds will be used as vouchers to provide rental assistance for homeless and disabled veterans.
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Mar 29, 2012
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Funding will help buy replacement for EFD’s aging ladder truck
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced $739,800 in federal grants for the Eureka Fire Department. The grants were awarded through The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Eureka Fire Department (EFD) will use the grant to purchase a new ladder truck.
Mar 26, 2012
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Funding will go to primary care medical and dental services for patients living with HIV
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that Open Door Community Health Centers has been awarded $396,815 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for treatment of patients living with HIV.
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Mar 23, 2012
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the Yountville Veterans Home Post Office will remain open despite having been considered last year for closure by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Last July, the post office was included on a list of approximately 3,700 others being considered for closure by the USPS.
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Mar 21, 2012
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Urges House Majority to Vote On and Pass Bill
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today co-sponsored H.R. 14, an infrastructure jobs bill identical to the infrastructure legislation passed last week by the Senate by a bipartisan vote 74-22. The bill would fund transportation and infrastructure projects for two years, and is estimated by the U.S. Department of Transportation to create 177,500 jobs in California alone.
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Mar 20, 2012
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member on the House Ways and Means Committee, made the following statement on the House Republican's budget proposal that was released today:
Mar 6, 2012
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced the beginning of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, and urged high school students in California's 1st Congressional District to enter their artwork. The annual competition showcases the artistic talents and abilities of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.
Mar 6, 2012
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced a $36,213 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the City of West Sacramento. The grant was awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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