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Today President Barack Obama signed legislation into law that will provide health care to 11 million children from working families. Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) was invited and attended the ceremony at the White House.

The House of Representatives voted today in support of a comprehensive economic recovery package to provide funding for a major infrastructure spending program and tax benefits targeted at individuals and small businesses.

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) re-introduced legislation to grant airline passengers basic rights by ensuring they have access to food, water, and other basic necessities, and preventing passengers from being held indefinitely on planes. Last year, Rep. Thompson was the first member of Congress to introduce passenger rights legislation.

The House Committee on Ways and Means voted today in support of a comprehensive economic recovery package to provide tax, health and unemployment relief to families while also encouraging businesses to create new jobs. Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) helped draft and voted in favor of the legislation, which passed the Committee by a vote of 24 to 13.