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California Long-Term Care Leaders Praise Rep. Mike Thompson for Signing Key Medicare Letter
July 6, 2011
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The California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) today praised Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa) for his support of the bipartisan letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as the federal health agency considers a proposal that would cut Medicare reimbursement to skilled nursing facilities immediately by 12.8 percent for fiscal year 2012.

Issues:Health CareJobs & Economy
Rep. Mike Thompson: 'Interest Rates on Subsidized Student Loans to be Cut in Half on July 1st'
June 30, 2011
Press Release
Today, Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) announced that the interest rate on subsidized student loans will be cut to 3.4% on July 1st - the last of four steps to cut this interest rate in half over four years under the 2007 College Cost Reduction and Access Act.
Issues:Education
TruckingInfo.Com - Commercial Vehicle Safety Technology Bill Provides Installation Tax Credit
June 29, 2011
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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Act of 2011, S. 1233, introduced by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) would provide a tax credit for commercial vehicle owners to install stability control systems, collision warning and other safety technology.
Associated Press - ‘U.S. committed to support Tunisian people in fight for democracy and freedom,' says Congressman Mike Thompson
June 29, 2011
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U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson renewed the US commitment "to back up the people of Tunisia in their fight for democracy and freedom."

Speaking at the end of the talk he had, on Wednesday morning, with Foreign Minister Mohamed Mouldi Kefi, the US official said he was "very proud of the accomplishment of this people who belongs to a fantastic country."

Issues:Defense
Napa Valley Register - Letter: Consumer rights under attack again
June 28, 2011
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Your ability to purchase wine of choice is under attack.

Introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives, HR 1161, sponsored by Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), would legislate for you what wine you can purchase.

Issues:Wine & Agriculture
Daily Democrat - E-waste recycling bill introduced
June 28, 2011
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In response to growing concern about the proper disposal of an increasing number of discarded consumer electronic products, congressman Mike Thompson and Gene Green have introduced the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act of 2011, to prohibit the exportation of some electronics whose improper disposal may create environmental, health, or national security risks.

In 2008, the Government Accounta

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy
Lake County News - Thompson introduces bill to expand tax credits for renewable energy technologies
June 25, 2011
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Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) on Friday introduced H.R. 2286, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2011, bipartisan legislation that would ensure all renewable energy sources are able to compete in the growing market for renewable and alternative energy fuels.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy
Environment and Energy Daily - Electronic Waste: Lawmakers tout new measures as good for job creation, environment
Sacramento Bee - Editorial: House should pull the plug on water grab
June 24, 2011
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The first daunting fact about California water is that 75 percent of the state's water supply comes from north of Sacramento while 75 percent of the demand comes from south of the region.

The other daunting fact is that the water system is dramatically oversubscribed - paper allocations of water are larger than actual availability in most years.

Issues:Energy & Environment
Rep. Mike Thompson Expands Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Technologies
June 24, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today introduced H.R. 2286, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2011, bipartisan legislation that would ensure all renewable energy sources are able to compete in the growing market for renewable and alternative energy fuels.
Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy