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Napa Valley Register - Postal workers rally to save their jobs

September 28, 2011

Napa-area postal workers hoping to help save their embattled profession â€" and possibly their jobs â€" took their cause to downtown Napa on Tuesday afternoon.

Holding “Save America's Postal Service” placards, more than 20 current and retired letter carriers lined Main Street outside Rep. Mike Thompson's office.

Eureka Times-Standard - Klamath restoration studies support dam removal; Project would create jobs, increase chinook harvest

September 22, 2011

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The Klamath dam removal project would be an economic shot in the arm for communities throughout rural Northern California, according to studies released Wednesday.

Rep. Mike Thompson Commends American Legion for Stance Against Closing Veterans Home Post Office

September 21, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today commended the American Legion for their stance against closing a veterans home post office in Yountville, California. During a Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing today, American Legion Chairman Michael Helm voiced his opposition to the potential closing of the post office.

Issues:Veterans

Rep. Mike Thompson Applauds Klamath River Study Results, Welcomes Salazar's Reemphasis of Agreements

September 21, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today applauded the positive findings in a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) released by the Department of Interior, and comments made earlier this week by Interior Secretary Salazar.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

Rep. Mike Thompson Issues Statement on Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

September 20, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement on the official repeal of the military's “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy:

Issues:Defense

Rep. Mike Thompson announces $3.3 million for Yurok Tribe Veterans Cemetery

September 16, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the Yurok Tribe in Humboldt County has been awarded a $3.3 million grant for the establishment of the Yurok Tribe Veterans Cemetery. The project will provide services to more than 2,500 underserved Native Veterans and their families.

Issues:Veterans

Rep. Mike Thompson calls on House Majority to pass long-term transportation authorizations

September 13, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today called on the House Majority to pass long-term reauthorizations for both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and national highway and transit programs in order to put Americans back to work and to modernize our nation's crumbling transportation infrastructure.

Rep. Thompson Displays Woodland High Graduate's Art in Congressional Office

September 12, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) announced an office exhibit of art by Woodland High School graduate Nick Christen. Nick is the California First District winner of the annual Congressional Artistic Discovery competition. A print of Nick's striking black and white photograph of the flooded Yolo Bypass that is currently on display in the U.S.

Issues:Education

Rep. Mike Thompson Issues Statement on the Murder of Jere Melo

August 29, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued a statement on the tragic murder of former mayor and current councilmember of the City of Fort Bragg, Jere Melo:

Rep. Mike Thompson Applauds the Enactment of DOT's New Airline Passenger Protections

August 23, 2011

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today applauded U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the Department of Transportation (DOT) for enacting tough new airline passenger protections, including a rigorous ban on lengthy tarmac delays for international flights and increasing the compensation a passenger can receive if bumped from an oversold flight.

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