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A movement to save the historic downtown Ukiah post office from closure is gaining momentum.

Proponents are collecting signatures and drumming up support while local and federal officials are challenging the secrecy of the documents on which the U.S. Postal Service based its closure proposal.

North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted for a short-term budget in order to prevent the federal government from shutting down.

The continuing resolution to keep the federal government operating until a compromise can be reached on a year-long funding bill was passed by a 335-91 vote margin.

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Rep. Mike Thompson, the St. Helena "Blue Dog" Democrat who represents the sprawling 1st Congressional District, held a town hall meeting at the Sonoma Community Center Feb.

Mike Thompson stood next to the makeshift wine bar set up in the corner of the Agriculture Committee Room in the Longworth House Office Building. Thompson, a congressman from Northern California, asked for a quarter glass of Sauvignon Blanc, emphasized the importance of eye contact when saying “cheers,” and took a sip.