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February 25, 2009
Today the House of Representatives passed an omnibus spending bill that will provide continued funding for governmental programs through the end of fiscal year 2009. In this bill, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) secured $10.5 million for the Napa River Project, and additional money for other projects important to Napa County.
Issues:Wine & Agriculture
February 20, 2009
Lake County was hailed as a leader in renewable energy on Thursday, when local leaders and North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson gathered to celebrate the completion of the county's new solar arrays.
Lake County's solar projects
The system, which tracks the sun during the day, is expected to avoid more than 131 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 30 years, which is the equivalent of removing 11,000 cars from the road, according to San Jose-based SunPower, which manufactured and installed the solar arrays.
Issues:Energy & Environment
February 17, 2009
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) was re-appointed Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence for the 111th Congress. Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) announced the subcommittee assignments. Thompson will also serve on the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
Issues:Defense
February 16, 2009
Napa Valley Register