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According to a press release, food banks are most in need of donations during the summer months, when other donations are traditionally lower. Residents can drop off food and other non-perishable goods donations at any of the congressman's district offices through Aug. 31.
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today announced that his district offices in Eureka and Woodland will participate in the third annual “Feds Feed Families” food drive to benefit local food banks. Food banks are most in need of donations during the summer months, when other donations are traditionally lower. Local communities may drop-off their food and other non-perishable goods donations at any of the Congressman's district offices through August 31.
Congressman Mike Thompson has been honored with a Friend of the National Parks award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for his contribution to protecting and enhancing America's national parks. The award, presented to 236 members of Congress on July 13th recognized members with pro-park voting records during the 111th Congress.
When it comes to electronics, gadget-loving Americans tend to take an “in with the new, out with the old” approach â€" with little regard for what happens to the old. But the fate of discarded computers, cellphones and TVs is precisely what's at the heart of a bill recently introduced on Capitol Hill.
A bipartisan group of senators and House members wants to restrict U.S. manufacturers from dumping electronic waste overseas. And in a rare alignment of environmentalist and business interests, the effort is drawing significant industry support.
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. Several hundred entries from adult artists, both amateur and professional, and youth of all ages comprised the show at the Davis Art Center.
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. cut flower shipments. Thompson eventually withdrew the amendment, but the action allowed cut flower growers to address the committee on their concerns.
The legislation, House Resolution 2466, has bipartisan support, according to Thompson's office, and was co-authored with Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas. The bill would provide clear rules for Professional Employer Organizations that are voluntarily certified by the Internal Revenue Service to collect and pay federal employment taxes for their small business clients.