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April 20, 2011
On Wednesday Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) applauded U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the Department of Transportation (DOT) for introducing tough new airline passenger protections, including a rigorous ban on lengthy tarmac delays.
In the event of a delay, airlines would be required to provide passengers with adequate food and water, and working restrooms.
April 19, 2011
In the wake of the March 11 tsunami that hit the West Coast, destroying the Crescent City harbor, President Barack Obama declared Monday that a major disaster exists in California, triggering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts.
”We're absolutely ecstatic to be a disaster,” said Crescent City Harbor Master Richard Young.
Lake County News - President approves federal disaster assistance for Del Norte, Santa Cruz counties
April 19, 2011
President Barack Obama has approved federal disaster assistance for Del Norte and Santa Cruz counties following last month's devastating tsunami.
Earlier this month, Gov. Jerry Brown and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St.
April 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that President Obama has approved federal disaster assistance for Del Norte and Santa Cruz counties following last month's devastating tsunami. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is still reviewing Governor Brown's requests for other affected communities. After receiving news of the federal disaster declaration, Rep.
April 15, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement in advance of “Tax Day,” which marks the date that individual income tax returns are due to the federal government.
April 15, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today issued the following statement on House passage of the majority party's budget proposal:
“Earlier this week, I supported a bipartisan bill to fund the government through Fiscal Year 2011 in an effort to avert a government shutdown, which would have seriously hurt our country's ongoing economic recov
April 13, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today applauded the Consumer Electronics Association, Best Buy, Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, and other consumer electronics industry leaders for launching a new electronics recycling program to minimize e-waste.
April 13, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's Subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT, Analysis, and Counterintelligence, today delivered the following opening statement at an open hearing regarding political and religious groups in the Middle East, including the Muslim Brotherhood:
“Thank you, Madame Chair.
Issues:Defense
April 12, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chef Thomas Aloysius Keller, of Yountville, California on the occasion of being honored by French President Nicolas Sarkozy as a Chevalier in the French Legion of Honor.
April 11, 2011
Dear Friend,