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April 6, 2006

North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson released the following statement today in reaction to the Pacific Fishery Management Council's decision to limit this year's salmon season.


March 5, 2006
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The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Rep. Mike Thompson, the St. Helena Democrat, tells the story of a recent community meeting. Unhappy about Thompson's criticism of Bush administration policy in Iraq, a man in the audience rises to belittle what he calls the congressman's "supposed service in Vietnam."

Issues:Defense

February 28, 2006

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) today introduced legislation (H. Con. Res. 348) that would call for the redeployment of American forces in Iraq following the completion of the Iraqi constitutional amendment process. If passed, the bill would also honor the members of the U.S.

Issues:Defense

February 22, 2006

“I am opposed to the takeover of operations of American ports by any foreign government and I support legislative and legal efforts to block this particular transfer. If anything good can come out of this latest fiasco, it would be the importance of re-focusing our federal government's attention on the critical role that our ports serve in protecting our national security.


February 8, 2006

In an effort to help guide seniors through what they are calling confusing and ill-conceived changes in Medicare prescription drug coverage, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) introduced a bill today that would add $100 million to funding for State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs).

Issues:Health Care

February 3, 2006
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) released the following statement today in response to the President's federal disaster declaration for 29 California Counties, including Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt Del Norte and Yolo.

February 1, 2006
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The San Francisco Chronicle
Issues:Defense

January 31, 2006

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) released the following statement in reaction to the President's State of the Union Address tonight. Rep. Mike Thompson is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of fiscally responsible Democrats.


January 10, 2006

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) today called on President George W. Bush to include $31 million in his upcoming budget to expedite the completion of the Napa River - Napa Creek Flood Protection Project.


December 8, 2005

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) will deliver the following speech today during floor debate of the Republican Tax Reconciliation bill. Thompson is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition.

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