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112th Congress

February 25, 2011
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Community health centers in Sonoma County and across the state are bracing for federal funding cuts, with millions at stake in congressional budget deliberations.

“Everybody's very worried,” said Naomi Fuchs, chief executive officer of Santa Rosa Community Health Centers, a network of eight clinics that serves 34,000 patients. “We hope the funding is restored.”

Issues:Health Care

February 25, 2011
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Mike Thompson stood next to the makeshift wine bar set up in the corner of the Agriculture Committee Room in the Longworth House Office Building. Thompson, a congressman from Northern California, asked for a quarter glass of Sauvignon Blanc, emphasized the importance of eye contact when saying “cheers,” and took a sip.

Issues:Wine & AgricultureJobs & Economy

February 24, 2011
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A Superfund site in Davis has become the first federal groundwater cleanup project powered by solar energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said.

EPA officials on Wednesday unveiled the Frontier Fertilizer Superfund site's new solar photovoltaic system, which will help power the treatment of contaminated groundwater beneath the east Davis neighborhood.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

February 23, 2011
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Environmental Protection Agency officials switched on a new underground heating system Wednesday to expedite the toxic cleanup at the Frontier Fertilizer Superfund site in Davis.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

February 23, 2011
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After voting against President Barack Obama's budget for the 2011 fiscal year last week, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena), held a meeting about the country's fiscal future in the Board of Supervisors' chambers in the Lake County Courthouse Tuesday.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

February 21, 2011
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On Saturday, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, voted against House passage of H.R. 1, the continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year 2011.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentFiscal ResponsibilityHealth CareJobs & EconomyVeterans

February 20, 2011
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Built to assist with search and rescue missions, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Barracuda took its passengers on a different kind of cruise Saturday, providing Maritime Administrator David Matsuda a glimpse of what Humboldt Bay could be.

Matsuda, along with a team of officials from the U.S.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

February 19, 2011

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today voted against House passage of H.R. 1, the continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through the end of Fiscal Year 2011.


February 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today honored former Eureka Mayor Sam Sacco by calling in to a post office dedication in his name. Rep. Thompson had planned to attend the Eureka event in person, but was unable to do so due to ongoing votes in Washington, D.C. Last year, Rep.