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April 22, 2009
Today, Representative Mike Thompson (D-North Coast) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect and restore the healthiest remaining wild Pacific salmon ecosystems in North America. A companion bill was introduced earlier this month by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), with co-sponsorship from the entire West Coast Senate delegation.
Issues:Energy & Environment
April 21, 2009
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA01) launched an interactive Google Map on his web site (https://mikethompson.house.gov/) to highlight the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 at work in our district. The map reflects funding that has been announced to date, and it will be updated continuously.
March 31, 2009
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced a bill that will aid in the protection of thousands of acres of our nation's shrinking agricultural lands and open space. The bill will permanently allow landowners to get significant tax deductions if they place a conservation easement on their property. These conservation easements allow property owners to continue using the land, while protecting the land from future development.
Issues:Energy & Environment