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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.”
June 29, 2012
After much-anticipated decision, state, federal officials weigh in on meaning, likely impact of health act's survival
By a 5-4 vote, the United States Supreme Court on Thursday upheld most of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, said the legislation passed in 2010 and signed into law by President Barack Obama was a valid exercise of Congress's power to tax.
By a 5-4 vote, the United States Supreme Court on Thursday upheld most of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, said the legislation passed in 2010 and signed into law by President Barack Obama was a valid exercise of Congress's power to tax.
June 29, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, lauded the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Barack Obama's health care law in a statement released hours after the decision was announced Thursday.
"Today's ruling by the Supreme Court is a victory for all Americans. The historic health care reform legislation passed by Democrats in Congress is saving money and saving lives," Thompson stated.
"Today's ruling by the Supreme Court is a victory for all Americans. The historic health care reform legislation passed by Democrats in Congress is saving money and saving lives," Thompson stated.
June 29, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) released the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional: