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April 4, 2012
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.
April 4, 2012
Work is officially under way to ease the 6.3 miles of twists, turns and traffic congestion known as Jameson Canyon.
A crowd of local legislators â€" and a few protesters â€" gathered Wednesday morning near the roadway to break ground on the Caltrans-led Highway 12-Jameson Canyon Widening Project, which officials say will greatly improve the popular link between Napa County and Highway 80.
March 30, 2012
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
March 30, 2012
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
March 29, 2012
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.
March 26, 2012
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.
“The HIV services provided by Open Door Community Health Centers are an indispensible part of health care in Humboldt and Del Norte counties,” Thompson said. “Some of our most vulnerable patients will get the care they need through this program.”
“The HIV services provided by Open Door Community Health Centers are an indispensible part of health care in Humboldt and Del Norte counties,” Thompson said. “Some of our most vulnerable patients will get the care they need through this program.”
Issues:Health Care
March 26, 2012
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.
Thompson, who represents the Yountville veterans home, led the effort against its closure.
Issues:Veterans
March 23, 2012
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. Yet despite the early success, and the even greater promise offered by health care reform, some in Washington target it for cheap political games.
March 23, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced 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. Thompson, who represents the Yountville veterans home, led the effort against its closure.
Issues:Veterans
March 21, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today co-sponsored H.R. 14, an infrastructure jobs bill identical to the infrastructure legislation passed last week by the Senate by a bipartisan vote 74-22. The bill would fund transportation and infrastructure projects for two years, and is estimated by the U.S. Department of Transportation to create 177,500 jobs in California alone.
Issues:Jobs & Economy