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April 10, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today released the following statement on the exclusion of the Napa Flood Project in President Obama's budget.
“This is disappointing. Our economy is still recovering and we're supposed to be doing everything we can to put people back to work. There is no better way to create jobs than through infrastructure investments like the Napa Flood Project. The flood project creates and supports thousands of jobs for those in construction and those employed by the businesses that have been able to open because of the project.
“This is disappointing. Our economy is still recovering and we're supposed to be doing everything we can to put people back to work. There is no better way to create jobs than through infrastructure investments like the Napa Flood Project. The flood project creates and supports thousands of jobs for those in construction and those employed by the businesses that have been able to open because of the project.
April 10, 2013
Reps. Pete King (R-N.Y.) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) will introduce legislation requiring background checks on gun purchases.
The King-Thompson bill will be similar to a Senate gun proposal on background checks, according to CNN.
"Moving forward we will continue working with our colleagues on both sides of the aisle here in the House, and plan on introducing similar legislation to require comprehensive and enforceable background checks on all gun sales with reasonable family and friends exceptions," the congressmen said in a statement.
The King-Thompson bill will be similar to a Senate gun proposal on background checks, according to CNN.
"Moving forward we will continue working with our colleagues on both sides of the aisle here in the House, and plan on introducing similar legislation to require comprehensive and enforceable background checks on all gun sales with reasonable family and friends exceptions," the congressmen said in a statement.
April 5, 2013
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced more than $3.9 million to improve Lakeport's drinking water system. $3,182,000 will be provided to Lakeport though a loan to be repaid over 40 years at a low interest rate of 1.875 percent. $750,000 will be provided to Lakeport through a grant. The money will be provided through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Rural Development.
April 2, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force today released the following statement on the National Rifle Association's (NRA) National School Shield Program.
April 2, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) criticized the National Rifle Association-backed proposals for school safety measures that were unveiled Tuesday, stating in a news release that "arming school personnel and training them for shootouts" is not the answer to the gun violence problem in America's schools.
The NRA-supported task force announced a set of proposed school safety measures that counter the rash of gun violence control bills introduced in the wake of December's mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.
The NRA-supported task force announced a set of proposed school safety measures that counter the rash of gun violence control bills introduced in the wake of December's mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.
April 2, 2013
As a businessman in Winters, I am fully behind the effort to designate federal lands in the 100-mile stretch from Lake Berryessa to 7,000-foot Snow Mountain as California's third national conservation area.
Sen. Barbara Boxer and Rep. Mike Thompson introduced the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area Act (S.483/H.R. 1025) on March 7, joined by co-sponsors John Garamendi, Jared Huffman, Anna Eschoo and Ami Bera.
Sen. Barbara Boxer and Rep. Mike Thompson introduced the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area Act (S.483/H.R. 1025) on March 7, joined by co-sponsors John Garamendi, Jared Huffman, Anna Eschoo and Ami Bera.
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 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.