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January 29, 2008
Congressman Thompson Responds to State of the Union Address
January 29, 2008
January 23, 2008
House Tries Again to Give Neediest Children Health Care
January 23, 2008
Issues:Health Care
December 19, 2007
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a final version of the Energy Independence and Security Act, landmark energy legislation that will make our country more energy independent, cut energy costs for families and reduce global warming. The legislation was passed by a vote of 314-100 and will be sent to the president, who is expected to sign the bill into law today.
Issues:Energy & Environment
December 13, 2007
Last night, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted to bring immediate tax relief to 23 million American families who would otherwise pay higher taxes under the alternative minimum tax (AMT), including 42,000 families in California's 1st Congressional District. The AMT Relief Act (H.R. 4351) is completely paid for, meaning the tax relief would not add to our national debt.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
December 6, 2007
Today, the House of Representatives passed landmark legislation to decrease the nation's dependence on foreign oil and reduce our emission of greenhouse gases. In addition, the Energy Independence and Security Act (H.R. 6) is poised to reduce energy and gas prices, create new jobs and strengthen national security.
Issues:Energy & Environment
December 4, 2007
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) released the following statement on the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), which found that Iran had halted its efforts to build a nuclear weapon in 2003:
Issues:Defense
November 9, 2007
Today, the House passed a bill that would provide millions of middle-class families with tax relief and help grow our economy without increasing the national deficit. One of the most important provisions in this bill would protect 23 million middle-class families from being hit by the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), including more than 42,000 families in California's 1st Congressional District.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
November 8, 2007
Today, the Senate voted to override the president's veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a strong bipartisan majority, making the bill law. The House voted to override his veto Tuesday night.
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 25, 2007
Today, the House of Representatives again passed a bipartisan bill to provide health coverage to more than 10 million children. This bill strengthens language that the president claimed to be problematic in the previous version, which he vetoed in September.
Issues:Health Care