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January 28, 2009
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.
January 23, 2009
Woodland Daily Democrat
January 22, 2009
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.
January 22, 2009
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.
January 16, 2009
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) scorned a draft Bush Administration proposal to open up 2 million acres off the coast of Mendocino for oil exploration in 2014. The “Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015” issued by the Minerals Management Service lays out the proposed five year plan for managing oil and gas leasing in the OCS.
Issues:Energy & Environment
January 15, 2009
Late last night Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced legislation that would encourage state and local governments to help homeowners and small businesses finance the purchase of solar technology. Under current solar tax credit laws, this type of assistance is discouraged because individuals receive a much smaller tax credit if they receive financing help from state or local governments.
Issues:Energy & Environment