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Lake County Record Bee-Supervisors adopt resolution in support of Berryessa Snow Mountain conservation area
April 18, 2012
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The Lake County Board of Supervisors (BOS) Tuesday adopted a resolution supporting the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area as it applies to the county.

A representative from Tuleyome, a volunteer nonprofit advocacy organization that aims to protect lands in the western Sacramento Valley and Inner Coastal Range, delivered a presentation on the proposed conservation area.

Issues:Energy & Environment
REMINDER: DEADLINE FOR 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION IS FRIDAY, APRIL 20
April 11, 2012
Press Release
High school students in California's 1st Congressional District are reminded that the deadline to participate in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition is Friday, April 20. The winning artwork from Rep. Thompson's district will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. In addition, the grand prize winner will be flown with a guest to Washington, D.C.
REP. MIKE THOMPSON APPLAUDS AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY REVIEW ON KLAMATH AGREEMENTS
April 4, 2012
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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.
Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy
Napa Valley Register-Officials kick off Jameson Canyon/Highway 12 widening
April 4, 2012
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Work is officially under way to ease the 6.3 miles of twists, turns and traffic congestion known as Jameson Canyon.

REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $445,000 TO PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO SONOMA COUNTY VETERANS
March 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.
Issues:Veterans
REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $108,000 TO PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO NORTH COAST VETERANS
March 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.
Issues:Veterans
REP. MIKE THOMPSON SECURES MORE THAN $739,000 GRANT FOR EUREKA FIRE DEPARTMENT
March 29, 2012
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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.
REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $396,815 GRANT FOR OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS' HIV SERVICES
March 26, 2012
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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.
Issues:Health Care
Lake County News- Yountville Veterans Home Post Office will remain open
March 26, 2012
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Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) announced Friday 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.

Issues:Veterans
A Message on the Second Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
March 23, 2012
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Two years ago today, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. During these two short years, the law has improved health care access for millions, and saved people across our district and nation billions of dollars on prescription drugs and health insurance premiums.