112th Congress
April 6, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today sent a letter urging President Obama to provide California with federal disaster assistance following last month's devastating tsunami, which destroyed the harbor in Crescent City, significantly damaged the harbor in Fort Bragg, and caused over $48 million in estimated damages statewide.
April 6, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Elizabeth Okerstrom Murguia of Eureka, California on the occasion of her retirement after more than 35 years of extraordinary public service for the people of California's North Coast.
April 5, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means and the Blue Dog Coalition, today issued the following statement regarding the release of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's budget plan, which calls for more than $6 trillion in spending cuts at the expense of American families:
“Our debt crisis is a serious problem.
April 5, 2011
Crescent City Harbor officials are crossing their fingers after learning that California has met the threshold to apply for federal disaster relief funds.
Damages to the entire state had to exceed $44 million in order to qualify for federal assistance.
April 3, 2011
As volunteers, park officials, elected representatives and community members looked on Saturday afternoon, the State Parks Department formally received an important gift - the new Clear Lake State Park Education Pavilion.
Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association President Madelene Lyon not only officially handed over the seven-year labor of love to State Parks Director Ruth Coleman, she al
April 1, 2011
The Republican attack on AARP could trigger a more widespread examination of the tax-exempt status of nonprofit groups, including those who have backed conservatives, Democrats warned Friday.
“I think it is a very slippery slope we are going down today,” Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) said during a contentious House hearing.
Issues:Health Care
March 31, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the Arcata Fire Protection District will receive $483,236 in grant funding to help recruit new volunteer firefighters in the Arcata, McKinleyville, Bayside, Manila, and Jacoby Creek communities.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
March 31, 2011
Mr. Chairman, if H.R. 658 passes, this 4-year FAA reauthorization bill would devastate rural communities across our great country.
March 30, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) introduced a resolution to help increase tsunami awareness and preparedness in at-risk coastal communities. Earlier this month, tsunami waves generated by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan caused significant damage in Crescent City, Fort Bragg, Santa Cruz, and other parts of Northern California.
Issues:Energy & Environment