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September 30, 2010
Rep. Gene Green (TX-29) and Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-01) introduced H.R. 6252, The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act to provide the United States with the regulatory framework to monitor the export of used electronics. Although e-waste (consumer electronics such as TVs, cell phones and computers) is the fastest growing waste stream in the country, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently has no framework to monitor the removal, disposal, and export to developing nations. Over 3 million tons of e-waste was generated by the United States in 2007.
Issues:Energy & Environment
September 29, 2010
Dear Friend:
Today, I testified before the House Judiciary Committee about the harmful effects H.R. 5034, the "Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010,” would have on the wine industry. Below are my remarks as prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Smith, Members of the Committee and colleagues. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today.
Today, I testified before the House Judiciary Committee about the harmful effects H.R. 5034, the "Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010,” would have on the wine industry. Below are my remarks as prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Smith, Members of the Committee and colleagues. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today.
September 29, 2010
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA01) testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the harmful effects H.R. 5034, the "Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010,” would have on the wine industry. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Smith, Members of the Committee and colleagues. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today.
Good afternoon Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Smith, Members of the Committee and colleagues. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today.
Issues:Wine & Agriculture
September 29, 2010
The House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Mike Thompson's resolution recognizing the service of the military medical and air crews in helping our wounded soldiers make the trip home. The Air Force's Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) flights help guarantee our wounded service men and women are quickly reunited with their families and given the best medical care.
September 23, 2010
Congressman Mike Thompson announced that several important consumer protection features of health reform are set to go into effect today, six months after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. These provisions seek to end insurance company abuses, and put consumers and their doctors back in control of their health care.
Issues:Health Care
September 23, 2010
Today, Congressman Thompson voted in favor of the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297) which passed the House of Representatives by a 237- 187 vote. This bill will expand much needed lending to millions of small businesses across the country and offers tax incentives to help small businesses.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
September 22, 2010
Congressman Mike Thompson visited Alliance Medical Center last week to see a demonstration of a new, state-of-the-art, medical record technology designed to enhance patient care and facilitate communication among providers. Thompson took the opportunity to have a brief dialogue with Alliance leaders about healthcare.
“I think that people need to know that health care reform is good stuff. We spent $70 million on uncompensated care in District 1 last year. That's the new face of Medical - an unemployed breadwinner who can't afford COBRA,” Thompson said.
“I think that people need to know that health care reform is good stuff. We spent $70 million on uncompensated care in District 1 last year. That's the new face of Medical - an unemployed breadwinner who can't afford COBRA,” Thompson said.
Issues:Health Care
September 16, 2010
WASHINGTON DC- Yesterday, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted to boost the American manufacturing industry and create new jobs by requiring Congress and the Department of Homeland Security to purchase products that are made in the United States. The two bills, the Congressional Made in America Promise Act and the Berry Amendment Extension Act, are part of a national manufacturing plan to create the high-skill, high-wage jobs of the futureâ€"promoting American competitiveness, innovation, and exports.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
September 8, 2010
Congressman Mike Thompson held an informal town hall meeting in the courtyard of the Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Garberville on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Approximately 50 people attended the question-and-answer session in the shade of the big magnolia tree during the noon hour.
August 26, 2010
Scooping up a heaping load of black mud, an excavator ripped through a 100-year-old earthen barrier between the Napa River and a 1,400-acre swath of former salt ponds Wednesday afternoon, marking the final step in one of the largest wetlands restoration projects in U.S. history.
Several years from now, migratory birds, native grasses, salmon and steelhead are expected to ply the briny marshes, along with human visitors drawn to its hiking trails, duck stands and boating channels, experts say.
Issues:Energy & Environment