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August 5, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today announced that the Town of Yountville has been awarded $80,700 in federal funding to help develop new opportunities for wastewater reclamation and reuse. This funding, which is allocated through the U.S.
Issues:Energy & Environment
August 4, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today announced that Redwood Capital Bancorp in Eureka has received $7.3 million through the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF). The SBLF, which was established as part the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 that Rep.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
August 4, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, issued the following statement today after Senate leaders announced an agreement on a short-term extension of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):
“I am pleased that House and Senate leadership, working with the White House, have come to a solution that addresses Congress' inaction on the FAA rea
Issues:Jobs & Economy
August 3, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging the House of Representatives to immediately consider a short-term extension of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Issues:Jobs & Economy
August 2, 2011
The nonpartisan council appointed by eighteen Western governors to advise on Western water issues today told the Natural Resources Committee that it opposes legislation that would threaten the delicate balance achieved in one of California's most important water systems and preempt state's rights and federal law.
Issues:Energy & Environment
August 2, 2011
Delta Air Lines says it will process tax refunds for the passengers entitled to them because of the suspension of several federal air travel-related taxes, acceding to requests that the airlines do so instead of the IRS. it is not yet clear whether other airlines will follow suit.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
August 1, 2011
A legislative solution to an administrative roadblock that threatens one of the most successful energy efficiency programs in Sonoma County history would remove current restraints on the PACE program imposed by housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
August 1, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today issued the following statement after voting for legislation to avoid a default on our nation's financial obligations:
“I voted for the compromise legislation to avoid defaulting on our nation's debt.
July 30, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today urged domestic air carriers to stop charging passengers for the cost of federal aviation taxes on their tickets in a bipartisan letter to the Air Transport Association.
July 30, 2011
At a special Friday event local, state and federal officials offered a glimpse into a multiagency operation to fight the escalating problem of illicit marijuana grows - and the accompanying violence and ecological destruction - on public lands.
Operation Full Court Press is taking place in Lake, Mendocino, Colusa, Glenn, Tehama and Trinity counties, with emphasis on the Mendocino National Forest
Issues:Defense