112th Congress
“Don't let the name of the ‘Cut, Cap, and Balance Act' fool you. This misguided legislation may slash spending, but it's nowhere near fiscally responsible. It requires immediate and deep spending cuts that will put more Americans out of work and jeopardize our nation's ongoing economic recovery.
The July 14 letter, which includes Sens.
California's U.S. senators and more than half of its congressional delegation backed a request from the state's flower growers for $15 million to build a transport hub that would help counter Colombian competition.
According to a press release, food banks are most in need of donations during the summer months, when other donations are traditionally lower. Residents can drop off food and other non-perishable goods donations at any of the congressman's district offices through Aug. 31.
Congressman Mike Thompson has been honored with a Friend of the National Parks award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for his contribution to protecting and enhancing America's national parks.
The award, presented to 236 members of Congress on July 13th recognized members with pro-park voting records during the 111th Congress.
Congressman Mike Thompson has been honored with a Friend of the National Parks award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for his contribution to protecting and enhancing America's national parks. The award, presented to 236 members of Congress on July 13th recognized members with pro-park voting records during the 111th Congress.
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today announced that his district offices in Eureka and Woodland will participate in the third annual “Feds Feed Families” food drive to benefit local food banks. Food banks are most in need of donations during the summer months, when other donations are traditionally lower. Local communities may drop-off their food and other non-perishable goods donations at any of the Congressman's district offices through August 31.
When it comes to electronics, gadget-loving Americans tend to take an “in with the new, out with the old” approach â€" with little regard for what happens to the old. But the fate of discarded computers, cellphones and TVs is precisely what's at the heart of a bill recently introduced on Capitol Hill.
A bipartisan group of senators and House members wants to restrict U.S. manufacturers from dumping electronic waste overseas. And in a rare alignment of environmentalist and business interests, the effort is drawing significant industry support.