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Vallejo Times Herald - Temple Art Lofts project celebrated for its promises for Vallejo

August 6, 2013

At one time the old Masonic Temple was well on its way to becoming blight. But, after extensive renovation, the building is now Temple Art Lofts -- a project some consider proof that Vallejo is moving on to bigger and better things.

THOMPSON, TERRY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION EXPANDING HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR MEDICARE PATIENTS

August 2, 2013

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U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Lee Terry (NE-2) today introduced H.R. 2969, the bipartisan “Medicare Patient Access to Hospice Act,” which expands access to high quality health care by allowing physician assistants to continue caring for Medicare patients after they move from the hospital to hospice care. Currently, physician assistants cannot be reimbursed by Medicare for hospice services.

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THOMPSON STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS' $40 BILLION CUTS IN NUTRITION ONLY FARM BILL

August 1, 2013

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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) released the following statement today in response to an agreement among House Republicans to introduce a nutrition bill that would cut $40 billion from food aid programs. After a failed attempt to pass a Farm Bill with $20.5 billion in nutrition cuts, the House Majority passed a Farm Bill that did not address the food aid programs at all.

REP. MIKE THOMPSON APPOINTED TO EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION

August 1, 2013

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The Eisenhower Memorial Commission (EMC) today announced that U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) has been appointed by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to serve on the EMC.

REP. MIKE THOMPSON VOTES TO PASS BIPARTISAN STUDENT LOAN AGREEMENT

July 31, 2013

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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today voted to pass bipartisan compromise legislation (H.R. 1911) that will help keep down student loan interest rates, allowing students to take advantage of historically low interest rates. The Senate passed the agreement by a bipartisan vote of 81 to 18 on July 24th. The House passed the legislation by a bipartisan vote of 392 to 31.

CHAIRMAN THOMPSON STATEMENT ON ATF DIRECTOR TODD JONES CONFIRMATION

July 31, 2013

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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement on the Senate vote confirming Todd Jones as the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

THOMPSON ANNOUNCES MEL ORPILLA AS NEW DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE, RYAN LABAR AS NEW CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE IN VALLEJO OFFICE

July 30, 2013

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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that Mel Orpilla will serve as the new District Representative and Ryan Labar will serve as a new Constituent Services Representative in Thompson's Vallejo office. Orpilla replaces outgoing District Representative Brian Bottari. Labar was hired through the Wounded Warrior Program announced by Thompson in February.

San Francisco Chronicle - A slice of nature at Berryessa Snow Mountain

July 30, 2013

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A 100-mile stretch of Northern California back country may be one of the state's least noticed and appreciated slices of nature. Filled with steep mountains, seasonal creeks and wildlife including bears and elk, this land runs through five counties north of Lake Berryessa in Napa County.

San Francisco Chronicle - A slice of nature at Berryessa Snow Mountain

July 30, 2013

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Lake County News - Thompson, Green introduce bipartisan legislation to create jobs, promote responsible e-waste recycling

July 29, 2013

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U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Gene Green (TX-29) have introduced H.R. 2791, the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (RERA) of 2013.

The legislation promotes the U.S. Recycling industry by prohibiting the exportation of some electronics whose improper disposal may create environmental, health, or national security risks. This helps bring recycling jobs back to the U.S.

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