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As your representative in Washington, I am committed to avoiding a government shutdown. A shutdown would affect millions of Americans, threaten vital services, and jeopardize our nation's fragile economic recovery.
I remain hopeful that a shutdown can still be prevented and will continue to work hard to avoid that unnecessary outcome. However, in the event a shutdown does occur, I wanted to make the following information available to you regarding government services.
These critical services would not be affected:
Placing the 1930s Moderne style building on the National Register of Historic Places would allow the community to apply for preservation grants, tax credits and other benefits to help preserve the post office should it be shuttered as the Postal Service proposes.
“I strongly support the Ukiah community's efforts to list this historic post office,” said Rep.
“Last month's tsunami caused significant damage to infrastructure up and down California's coast,” Thompson said in a press release. “Without assistance, I am extremely concerned that recovery efforts in affected communities, including those I represent, will languish.
Gov. Jerry Brown and North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) penned separate letters sent to Obama on Wednesday asking for the assistance for the state, which suffered $48 million in damage to ports, harbors, boats, businesses and infrastructure due to a water surge triggered by Japan's March 11 quake and tsunami.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Elizabeth Okerstrom Murguia of Eureka, California on the occasion of her retirement after more than 35 years of extraordinary public service for the people of California's North Coast.
Born and raised in beautiful rural Mendocino County, Liz's parents, Merle and Astrid Okerstrom, instilled in her a deep appreciation for the important things in life: family, community, and civic engagement. From age 10 and on, Liz was raising ``Dollars for Democrats'' and serving in student government, paving the way for a long career in public service.
“Our debt crisis is a serious problem. If our country is going to remain financially solvent, we need to take concrete action to decrease spending, increase saving, and balance the budget. But it's important that we accomplish these goals in the right way.
Damages to the entire state had to exceed $44 million in order to qualify for federal assistance. California Emergency Management Agency representatives said the state sustained $48,147,098 in total damages when tsunami surges rocked coastal cities March 11.
Lori Newquist, spokesperson for Cal EMA, said Crescent City alone represents about 43 percent of the state's damage estimate.
Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association President Madelene Lyon not only officially handed over the seven-year labor of love to State Parks Director Ruth Coleman, she also topped off the gift with a hug.