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March 29, 2013
The conventional wisdom in Washington, D.C., is that barely 100 days after the horror in Newtown, Conn., the momentum for gun control legislation has waned.
President Barack Obama gave an impassioned rebuttal to that defeatist notion Thursday. "The entire country pledged we would do something about it and that this time it would be different," he said, surrounded by parents of shooting victims.
"Shame on us if we've forgotten," he added. "I haven't forgotten those kids. Shame on us if we've forgotten."
President Barack Obama gave an impassioned rebuttal to that defeatist notion Thursday. "The entire country pledged we would do something about it and that this time it would be different," he said, surrounded by parents of shooting victims.
"Shame on us if we've forgotten," he added. "I haven't forgotten those kids. Shame on us if we've forgotten."
March 25, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson hosted his annual ravioli feed fundraiser on Saturday, offering community members the chance to hear the latest from the Fifth District's representative in the House.
Hundreds of people gathered for the 22nd annual dinner - which included local wines and a silent auction - held in the Phil Lewis Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Hundreds of people gathered for the 22nd annual dinner - which included local wines and a silent auction - held in the Phil Lewis Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
March 22, 2013
Dear Friend,
My number one priority as your representative in Congress is providing quality, accessible service to my constituents. I am happy to let you know that our 5th District will have three offices with full-time staff available to you.
My offices can help you solve problems with your Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans benefits and immigration, help you get in touch with federal agencies, and assist you with grant applications.
Our offices are in Napa, Vallejo and Santa Rosa.
March 19, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, pressed a U.S. Department of Interior official on Tuesday with questions about how vigorously the federal government would defend itself from a local Indian tribe's lawsuit.
The Mishewal Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley has a summary judgment hearing in its lawsuit against the Department of Interior looming in July, and Thompson pushed Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn on the government's defense of that case in a House subcommittee meeting.
The Mishewal Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley has a summary judgment hearing in its lawsuit against the Department of Interior looming in July, and Thompson pushed Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn on the government's defense of that case in a House subcommittee meeting.
March 14, 2013
Today, several U.S. Representatives from northern California spoke out in opposition to the release of the first four chapters of the Governor's proposal for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Governor's flawed plan would devastate the region and has met strong opposition from the area's Congressional delegation.
March 12, 2013
Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) both of the Ways & Means Committee joined today to praise the inclusion of the Small Business Accounting and Tax Simplification Act in the House Ways and Means small business tax reform discussion draft. The Schock-Thompson legislation, H.R. 947, would allow small businesses with up to $10 million in gross receipts to be eligible for a more simplified accounting and tax filing method with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Issues:Jobs & Economy
March 11, 2013
U.S. Rep Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force today released the following statement on the economic report recently released by the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) documenting the importance of sportsmen's activities in America.
March 11, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced the beginning of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition, and urged high school students in California's 5th 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. The 2013 competition is open to all high school students in California's 5th District.
March 10, 2013
Legislation has been introduced by Northern California Congressional Representatives to establish the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta has as National Heritage Area.
Issues:Energy & Environment
March 10, 2013
A Solano County gun buyback program netted nearly 350 firearms Saturday -- including a military rocket launcher.