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Rep. Thompson Votes Against President's Open-Ended War in Iraq

May 24, 2007

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) released the following statement today after his vote on the Iraq emergency supplemental spending bill, which did not include benchmarks nor a timeline for ending the war:

Issues:Defense

House Passes Bill to Help Reserve and Guard Physicians Serving Overseas

May 23, 2007

Press Release

Today, the House passed a bill (HR 2429) to help physicians maintain their medical practices at home while serving their country overseas in the Guard or the Armed Forces Reserve.

Issues:Health CareVeterans

Thompson's Provision in Defense Bill Increases Accountability of Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan

May 17, 2007

Press Release

Today, through the efforts of Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), a key provision to reduce waste and abuse of reconstruction funding for Iraq and Afghanistan was included in the 2008 Defense Authorization bill and passed through the House by a vote of 329 to 27. The provision was based on a bill introduced by Thompson in the last three Congresses called the War Funding Accountability Act.

"Accountability is no longer optional for the federal government," said Thompson. "Americans deserve to know where their tax dollars are going, and Iraq and Afghanistan are no exception.”

Issues:Fiscal Responsibility

House Passes Thompson's Amendment to Prohibit Gang Members in the Military

May 17, 2007

Press Release

Today, an amendment introduced by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) to prohibit gang-activity in the military passed the House as a part of the 2008 Defense Authorization bill. This amendment revises military command policy to prohibit service members from associating with criminal street gangs, whether on duty or at home. Thompson introduced this amendment because a growing number of gang members in the military are returning to the streets armed with combat training, putting local law enforcement at a dangerous disadvantage.

Issues:Defense

Cutting-Edge Energy Conservation Bill Introduced: Consumers Could Save Billions

May 14, 2007

Press Release

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) today announced the introduction of the Energy Conservation through â€˜Smart Meters' Act. The legislation would create a special tax incentive for the installation of energy management devices - known as smart meters. A smart meter is an automated electronic electricity metering device that will replace existing home and business electricity meters. These meters allow remote readings on an hourly basis, rather than once per month, giving consumers near real-time access to their energy usage information.

Issues:Energy & Environment

House Passes Thompson's Request for Salmon Disaster Relief, Critical Funding for Local Schools and Roads

May 11, 2007

Press Release

Last night, by a strong bipartisan vote of 302 to 120, the House passed an emergency spending bill that would provide much-needed funding for the Pacific salmon fisheries disaster, rural schools, agricultural disaster relief and wildfire emergencies.

“This bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support because it provides emergency relief to hundreds of communities across the country,” said North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Rep. Thompson Calls for Equal Treatment of Mental Illness

May 2, 2007

Press Release

Today, Rep. Mike Thompson joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Leadership outside the Capitol to raise awareness of the treatment barriers facing mental health patients. According to the Government Accountability Office, 90 percent of health insurance plans impose financial limitations and treatment restrictions on mental health and addiction benefits. In response, Thompson has co-authored the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addition Equity Act (H.R. 1424).

Issues:Health Care

Rep. Thompson Honors Local Educator Sarie Toste

May 2, 2007

Press Release

Last week on “National Teach Children to Save Day,” North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson honored Humboldt County educator, Sarie Toste, by commemorating her achievements in the Congressional Record. Thompson recognized Toste for spearheading a program in elementary schools throughout Northern California that helps children learn the fundamentals of financial literacy.

Issues:Fiscal Responsibility

Thompson Secures Authorization for Local Projects in WRDA Bill

April 20, 2007

Press Release

Last night, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation to help restore wetlands, protect communities from catastrophic floods and enhance natural resources across the country. The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA) authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to construct flood protection projects and improve our nation's rivers and harbors. The bill passed the House of Representatives tonight by a vote of 394-25.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Thompson Chairs Hearing on Nation's Intelligence Analysis

April 18, 2007

Press Release

Today, Rep. Mike Thompson will lead his first hearing as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The hearing will focus on what our country's 16 intelligence agencies are doing to improve the quality of their intelligence analysis, the sharing of information across agencies, and training and career development for analysts.

Issues:Defense

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