112th Congress
Sometimes the men, women and children who spend hours each day burning plastic, wires, tin and lead-laden tubes are rewarded with hard drives holding personal data that they can sell to scammers.
New legislation in the U.S. Congress would prohibit U.S. companies from exporting hazardous electronic waste to developing nations where some computers, monitors and electronic devices are recycled in primitive conditions.
On Friday, June 17, Rep. Mike Thompson delivered the commencement address for graduates of Kelseyville High School in Kelseyville, California. The full text of the Congressman's remarks as prepared are available below:
"Thank you Kelseyville High School administrators, teachers, parents, and - most important - students for inviting me to speak on this most special day: your high school graduation. Congratulations! Years of hard work have brought you to this moment. You've worked hard, done well, and deserve to be proud of your success.
With the adoption of its new caregiver ordinance, Napa becomes the only county statewide to require those who care for the elderly to apply for a permit that requires a background check.
The ordinance, effective July 1, requires the permit and background check for anyone providing care for the elderly who receives compensation for that service, whether money or free room and board.
The city of West Sacramento has landed a $2.5 million federal infrastructure grant for the Port of West Sacramento, which is expected to help the port secure a new metals recycling operation that would bring 65 jobs to the port.
The funding will be used to relocate the main entrance to the port just west of the Harbor Boulevard entrance to a point on Industrial Boulevard near Beacon Boulevard.
Rep. Thompson is the recipient of CHA's Health Care Champion Award, presented to select elected officials who demonstrate exceptional leadership on behalf of California's hospitals and the patients they serve.
The award was presented during a special ceremony hosted by members of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California on June 8.
Rep. Thompson is the recipient of CHA's Health Care Champion Award, presented to select elected officials who demonstrate exceptional leadership on behalf of California's hospitals and the patients they serve. The award was presented during a special ceremony hosted by members of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California on Wednesday.