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January 12, 2007
Today, the House overwhelming passed a bill (HR 4) repealing the current prohibition on negotiating the prices of Medicare prescription drugs. The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct cost-saving negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. These negotiations are expected to result in real savings for 22 million Americans enrolled in Medicare.
Issues:Health Care
January 11, 2007
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and 252 Democratic and Republican Representatives voted to pass the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (HR 3). The bill, which expands federal research on devastating diseases like Alzheimer's, diabetes and various cancers, is the third piece of legislation in the Democratic Majority's “100 Hours” agenda. Thompson was an original co-sponsor of the bill.
“The vote signifies a federal commitment to exploring every possible option available for curing these terrible illnesses,” said Thompson in a statement. “Today, we cast a vote for hope.”
“The vote signifies a federal commitment to exploring every possible option available for curing these terrible illnesses,” said Thompson in a statement. “Today, we cast a vote for hope.”
Issues:Health Care
January 8, 2007
Ukiah Daily JournalIn the first two days of the new legislative session, two companion bills were introduced, that if passed, would provide federal disaster relief to California and Oregon's fishing industry. The legislation -- SB 145 authored by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and HR 234 authored by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) -- would authorize the appropriation of $60.4 million for fisherman, tribes and businesses impacted by the commercial fishery failure declared in August 2006 by Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez.
Issues:Energy & Environment
January 5, 2007
Within the first two days of Congress, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted for sweeping and historic changes to the rules that govern the House of Representatives. The rules package, which passed by an overwhelming majority, will help restore ethics, civility and fiscal responsibility to the halls of Congress.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
January 4, 2007
On the first day of the 110th Congress, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced legislation to provide federal disaster relief to California and Oregon's salmon fishing industry. The bill authorizes the appropriation of $60.4 million for the fishermen, tribes and businesses that were impacted by the commercial fishery failure of 2006. California Senator Barbara Boxer also introduced companion legislation today in the Senate.
Issues:Energy & Environment
January 4, 2007
Today, Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced legislation that would enable Del Norte County to receive the federal funds needed to improve the Del Norte County Airport without raising matching funds. The legislation follows up on a commitment made by Thompson and DeFazio at meetings held in Crescent City and Brookings, Oregon last fall, to help with improvements to the regional airport. Local officials have long expressed their concern that they are not being able to meet the 10 percent match requirement for federal grant funds.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
December 20, 2006
Here are a few ways you can cut down on energy costs and help reduce our dependency on foreign oil. - Tune-up your car's engine and keep your tires properly inflated. Getting a regular tune-up, including servicing your engine, using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil and replacing air filters regularly, can improve your car's mileage by up to 16%. Keeping your car's tire properly inflated can improve your mileage by up to 3%.
Issues:Energy & Environment
December 15, 2006
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) criticized the Bush Administration for downplaying a new report from the Treasury Department showing that the federal budget deficit is almost $200 billion more than what the president told us in October.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
December 9, 2006
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill setting a six-month deadline for a finalized comprehensive recovery plan for salmon on the Klamath River. The provision was included in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act at the request of North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson and California Senator Barbara Boxer. It is the first time Congress has ever required the implementation of a disaster recovery plan.
Issues:Energy & Environment