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Dear Rep. Mike Thompson: On behalf of Clinic Ole's medical and dental providers, staff and patients, thank you for your support of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Emotions in Sonoma County ranged from elation and praise to resigned acceptance after President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage.
Advocates were exhilarated that Obama declared his support after remaining elusive on the topic for years.
And opponents, while disagreeing with Obama's position, said they were not surprised.
News that President Barack Obama says he supports same-sex marriage raced through Napa on Wednesday afternoon, prompting comments of both support and cynicism.
Obama, who revealed his support for gay marriage in an interview with ABC News, had previously said his personal views of gay marriage were “evolving,” a stance that frustrated gay rights supporters.
Congressman Mike Thompson hosted local veterans leaders and Department of Veterans Affairs officials at a Monday roundtable in an effort to find out how the agency can be improved to better serve its veteran clients, including the thousands of veterans who reside in Lake County.
Community Health Clinic Ole has received a $175,000 grant through the Affordable Care Act, according to Rep. Mike Thompson's office.
The money will be used to upgrade the clinic's Calistoga facility, which provides nearly 600 medical and dental visits each month.