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July 12, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) on Wednesday voted against H.R. 6079, the Patients' Rights Repeal Act.
This legislation was the House Majority's 31st bill in the last 18 months to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act.
The repeal of health care reform would end patient protections and raise health care costs for millions of Americans, Thompson's office reported.
The bill passed the House by a vote of 244-185. It will now go to the Senate.
This legislation was the House Majority's 31st bill in the last 18 months to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act.
The repeal of health care reform would end patient protections and raise health care costs for millions of Americans, Thompson's office reported.
The bill passed the House by a vote of 244-185. It will now go to the Senate.
July 11, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today voted against H.R. 6079, the Patients' Rights Repeal Act. This legislation was the House Majority's 31st bill in the last 18 months to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act. The repeal of health care reform would end patient protections and raise health care costs for millions of Americans. The bill passed the House by a vote of 244-185. It will now go to the Senate. The Senate is not expected to pass the bill and the President has said he would veto the legislation if it reached his desk.
Issues:Health Care
July 10, 2012
Value versus price is an ongoing question in the appraisal business and seems to be an equally popular debate in land conservation. When appraising equipment, I often refer to Warren Buffet's famous quote, "Price is what you pay; value is what you get." The same holds true for open lands.
Last time I took a hike, I paid nothing, and yet the value of an outdoor experience is immeasurable. My certainty of the value of outdoor experience is why I support the designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a National Conservation Area.
Last time I took a hike, I paid nothing, and yet the value of an outdoor experience is immeasurable. My certainty of the value of outdoor experience is why I support the designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a National Conservation Area.
July 9, 2012
The Crescent City Harbor District is holding a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to mark the beginning of the inner boat basin reconstruction project.
The groundbreaking will mark the start of work to rebuild the basin following the tsunamis of 2011 and 2006. The 2011 tsunami wreaked havoc on the harbor, prompting state and federal authorities to declare an emergency. In 2006, a smaller tsunami damaged the harbor and a state emergency was declared.
The groundbreaking will mark the start of work to rebuild the basin following the tsunamis of 2011 and 2006. The 2011 tsunami wreaked havoc on the harbor, prompting state and federal authorities to declare an emergency. In 2006, a smaller tsunami damaged the harbor and a state emergency was declared.
July 6, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced a $457,983 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Windsor. The grant was awarded through The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funds are part of an AFG program called Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and will be used to make sure fire departments can attain and maintain 24-hour staffing, and to assure that their communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards.
July 3, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced a $553,953 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Arcata. The grant was awarded through The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funds are part of the an AFG program called Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and will be used to make sure fire departments can attain and maintain 24-hour staffing, and to assure that their communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards.
July 2, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced a $216,000 federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant for the Cloverdale Police Department. The grant was made through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The purpose of these grants is to create and/or preserve law enforcement jobs. The Cloverdale Police Department will use the grant to continue funding an officer position.
“These grants are good for our public safety and our economy,” said Thompson. “I am proud to support this funding and thank all our public safety officers for their service.”
“These grants are good for our public safety and our economy,” said Thompson. “I am proud to support this funding and thank all our public safety officers for their service.”
June 29, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today released the following statement on the passage of a bill that funds transportation projects for two years:
Issues:Jobs & Economy
June 29, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today released the following statement on the passage of a bill that keeps need based Stafford student loan interest rates from doubling from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent:
“Our nation must continue producing the world's best entrepreneurs and innovators to remain competitive in our global economy. And the key to our nation continuing to produce the world's best entrepreneurs and innovators is making sure a college education is an affordable option for working families.
“Our nation must continue producing the world's best entrepreneurs and innovators to remain competitive in our global economy. And the key to our nation continuing to produce the world's best entrepreneurs and innovators is making sure a college education is an affordable option for working families.
Issues:Education
June 29, 2012
Editor's Note: An estimated 22,409 Humboldt County residents under the age of 65 are uninsured, according to a 2011 report from the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates and the U.S. Census Bureau.
”It's probably a relief to a lot of folks like HSU students, who will be able to stay on their parents' health insurance longer.”
--Executive Director Connie Stewart, California Center for Rural Policy
”So far, the Affordable Care Act has been good for Medicare beneficiaries. The gap in the drug care coverage is going to be filled because of this.”
”It's probably a relief to a lot of folks like HSU students, who will be able to stay on their parents' health insurance longer.”
--Executive Director Connie Stewart, California Center for Rural Policy
”So far, the Affordable Care Act has been good for Medicare beneficiaries. The gap in the drug care coverage is going to be filled because of this.”