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July 16, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Democrats opened an all-fronts charge Tuesday to pass a $1 trillion, 10-year health care overhaul by August, unveiling legislation that would tax the wealthy to pay for universal coverage, create a public insurance plan and require individuals to carry insurance and businesses to offer it.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
July 10, 2009
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) joined 265 of his colleagues in voting for the Agriculture Appropriations Act. This bill will help protect Americans' food safety, boost rural economies, protect Americans against price fluctuations for necessities and help feed struggling families.
Issues:Wine & Agriculture
June 13, 2009
Last week Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) George Radanovich (R-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend small business stimulus provisions to farmers that plant orchards and vineyards.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included a provision to help businesses quickly recover the cost of new capital investment, including property used for farming.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included a provision to help businesses quickly recover the cost of new capital investment, including property used for farming.