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February 14, 2009
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) publicly called for an end to the president's dangerous escalation of the Iraq War and a firm timetable for a phased redeployment of U.S. troops out of Iraq. During a speech on the House floor, Thompson urged his colleagues to support H Con Res 63. This bill expresses Congress' states of the president's decision to send more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops into Iraq and Congress' continued support for the men and women serving in Iraq.
Issues:Defense
February 13, 2009
Today the House of Representatives passed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1), a comprehensive economic recovery package designed to jumpstart the economy, provide tax benefits for families and small businesses, and invest in infrastructure and innovation. Developed with the Obama Administration, this package will create 3.5 million new jobs, give 95 percent of working families an immediate tax cut, shore up the nation's aging infrastructure and help our country shift to green energy technology.
February 12, 2009
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February 4, 2009
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.
Issues:Health Care
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. Developed with the Obama Administration, this job creating package will rebuild America, give 95 percent of working families an immediate tax cut, and invest quickly in the economy. Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) helped draft key provisions of the bill and voted in favor of the legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 244 to 188.