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112th Congress

February 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that veteran Times-Standard natural resources reporter and columnist John Driscoll is joining his Eureka-based staff as a district representative for Humboldt and Del Norte counties.

February 18, 2011
Floor Statements
What we're hearing on this amendment and as to the amendment itself is certainly a switch from what we've been hearing over the past couple of days. I say that because this amendment is a Washington, D.C., solution to a very, very local issue.

This amendment would stop a comprehensive local solution to a major and very costly problem in the Klamath River Basin.

Issues:Energy & Environment

February 18, 2011
News Articles
Congressman Mike Thompson, Eureka Mayor Frank Jager and 1st District Supervisor Jimmy Smith will be on hand at a ceremony today to honor former Eureka Mayor Sam Sacco when the city's main post office will officially bear his name.

Thompson and Rosemarie Fernandez, U.S.


February 18, 2011
News Articles
With House Republicans proposing deep cuts in domestic spending this fiscal year, local Democrats are cringing over what the measure would mean for California's future.

The Republican spending plan, known as House Resolution 1, is a continuing resolution designed to keep the federal government funded through the end of the current fiscal year in lieu of a new budget.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentHealth CareJobs & Economy

February 17, 2011
News Articles
Democratic members of Congress from California say proposed Republican spending cuts would cost thousands of jobs in the state and slash deeply into federal support for health care and water and transportation projects.

Rep. Mike Thompson of St.

Issues:Health CareJobs & Economy

February 16, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today condemned the impact of the House Republican continuing resolution on Northern California's economy and water resources. If passed, H.R. 1 would strip funding for important state water initiatives, including the federal regulations protecting salmon.

February 16, 2011
News Articles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) is coordinating participation in the Veterans History Project with Laytonville High School as well as other high school and college students in Mendocino County.

The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center was created by the U.S.

Issues:VeteransEducation

February 16, 2011
News Articles
Congressman Mike Thompson, D-Napa, held a press conference Tuesday morning introducing the Air Passenger Bill of Rights of 2011.

Among the items listed in the bill are a "three-hour" provision that would require airlines to offer passengers the option to exit the plane if it has been stalled on the tarmac for longer than three hours.


February 16, 2011
News Articles
North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, introduced the Air Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011 on Tuesday.

If passed, the bill would require air carriers to provide adequate food, water, temperature controls, ventilation and working toilets during excessive delays, and offer passengers the option to deplane after three or more hours on the ground.