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March 9, 2011
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Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, will hold a community meeting for Humboldt County residents on the U.S. debt crisis on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The forum will focus on potential solutions to the country's growing debt, including proposals from the Obama administration's National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility.

The meeting will take place in Council Chambers, Eureka City Hall, 531 K Street.

Issues:Fiscal Responsibility

March 8, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) urged high school students in California's 1st Congressional District to enter their artwork in the 2011 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition showcases the artistic talents and abilities of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.

“At a time when tight budgets are forcing many of our schools to scale back art and music programs, I think it's important to recognize and encourage young artists,” said Rep. Thompson.

Issues:Education

March 6, 2011
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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.

The U.S. Postal Service has refused to make public the documents used to determine that the downtown post office is a financial burden and that it should be consolidated with the post office annex located on the edge of town.


March 4, 2011
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North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, was selected Thursday to serve as the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence.

As the top-ranking Democrat on the subcommittee, Thompson will help oversee the Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency and other intelligence agencies and departments.

Issues:Defense

March 3, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), was selected to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence (THACI). As the top-ranking Democrat on the subcommittee, Rep. Thompson will help oversee the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Security Agency (NSA), and other intelligence agencies and departments.

Specifically, Rep.

Issues:Defense

March 2, 2011
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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.

It would prevent a looming government-wide shutdown and gives the House, Senate, and White House more time to reach an agreement on a long-term funding bill.

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityJobs & Economy

March 1, 2011

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today voted for a short-term Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government operating until a compromise can be reached on a year-long funding bill. The bill, which passed by a 335-91 vote margin, would prevent a looming government-wide shutdown and gives the House, Senate, and White House more time to reach an agreement on a long-term funding bill.


February 28, 2011
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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. 24 and an estimated 100 people came to listen and ask questions.

Thompson, who said he had been touring the district during a week-long Congressional recess, presented a 20-minute budget slideshow in an effort to reduce federal fiscal realities to some easily understood statistics and policy choices.

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityJobs & Economy

February 25, 2011
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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.


“Do you know why this wine is so good?” the seven-term Democrat asked a visiting reporter. “Because it was grown by a conscientious, passionate grower.”

And that would be … him.

Issues:Wine & AgricultureJobs & Economy