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Statement Honoring the Retirement of Napa Resident Dennis Sisto

July 12, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dennis Sisto on the occasion of his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa County, California.

Issues:Health Care

Times-Standard - Thompson stirs talk over cut flower transportation

July 9, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson has opened the door for domestic cut flower suppliers -- such as Arcata's Sun Valley Floral Farms -- to potentially compete with foreign flower growers.

According to his office, Thompson offered an amendment Thursday to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement implementing bill that would provide funding for a national floral transportation and distribution center for U.S.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

Times-Standard - Thompson bill focuses on easing paperwork burden for small businesses

July 9, 2011

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North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, introduced legislation Friday aimed at protecting small businesses and ensuring compliance with complex federal employment tax responsibilities.

The legislation, House Resolution 2466, has bipartisan support, according to Thompson's office, and was co-authored with Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

The Hill - House members look to ease load for small businesses

July 8, 2011

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Two House members are looking to give small businesses more peace of mind when it comes to employment taxes.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

Statement in Support of Banning Expanded Training Activities in the Navys Northwest Training Range Complex

July 8, 2011

Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker, I submit a copy of an amendment that I had hoped to introduce during the debate of H.R. 2219, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012. However, I have learned that this important amendment would have been subject to a point of order and not be made in order.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentDefense

Rep. Mike Thompson to Display Artwork from Local Art Competition

July 8, 2011

Press Release

During the rest of the month of July, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) will feature art selected from the recent National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Yolo Sunflower Art Competition at his district office in Woodland. The primary goal of the popular annual exhibit, which is sponsored by NAMI's Yolo Chapter, is to educate the community about mental illness and reduce its stigma.

Issues:Health Care

Rep. Mike Thompson Introduces Small Business Efficiency Act to Help America's Job Creators

July 8, 2011

Press Release

Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Kevin Brady (R-TX) today introduced bipartisan legislation that will help protect small businesses and ensure better compliance with complex federal employment tax responsibilities. H.R.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

Redwood Times - Interest rates on subsidized student loans cut in half

July 7, 2011

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Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) announced that the interest rate on subsidized student loans was cut to 3.4% on July 1 - the last of four steps to cut this interest rate in half over four years under the 2007 College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Due to these cuts, the typical student borrower who started college in 2008 will have saved $2,570 over the life of their loan.

Issues:Education

Napa Valley Register - Flood control tour highlights successes, looks to future

July 6, 2011

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Federal, state and local public officials got an up-close look at the Napa flood control project over the weekend and the city hopes that might translate to additional funds to complete the work.

On Sunday, Mayor Jill Techel took Sen. Barbara Boxer, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena), county Supervisors Keith Caldwell and Brad Wagenknecht, and Col. William J. Leady and Col.

Issues:Energy & Environment

California Long-Term Care Leaders Praise Rep. Mike Thompson for Signing Key Medicare Letter

July 6, 2011

Press Release

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

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