113th Congress
October 19, 2013
Many might argue that the last thing Lake Berryessa needs is another layer of government laid onto its open wounds.
The federal Bureau of Reclamation hasn't covered itself in glory in the last decade, with its mismanagement of the lake's struggling recreational facilities. County leadership, in many residents' eyes, has not fared much better in its handling of ongoing wastewater and fire protection issues.
Why then would Lake Berryessa benefit from the additional bureaucratic red tape that would result from legislation to designate it as part of a national conservation area?
The federal Bureau of Reclamation hasn't covered itself in glory in the last decade, with its mismanagement of the lake's struggling recreational facilities. County leadership, in many residents' eyes, has not fared much better in its handling of ongoing wastewater and fire protection issues.
Why then would Lake Berryessa benefit from the additional bureaucratic red tape that would result from legislation to designate it as part of a national conservation area?
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 18, 2013
Residents of Benicia and Vallejo had anticipated hearing U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson as well as a panel of Solano County health care specialists explain the Affordable Care Act and the changes it will bring starting in January.
However, those attending Wednesday night's meeting in Vallejo learned their representative in the House was in Washington, voting to reopen the federal government. In fact, they learned of the successful vote directly from Thompson, who sent the message to staff members who read his note during the meeting.
However, those attending Wednesday night's meeting in Vallejo learned their representative in the House was in Washington, voting to reopen the federal government. In fact, they learned of the successful vote directly from Thompson, who sent the message to staff members who read his note during the meeting.
Issues:Health Care
October 16, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today voted to reopen the government and make sure the United States pays its bills on time. The legislation, H.R. 2775, passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 285-144. 198 Democrats and 87 Republicans voted to pass the bill. The Senate passed the legislation earlier today by a bipartisan vote of 81-18. The bill now goes to the President for his signature.
October 16, 2013
Dear Friends,
The government shutdown and default crisis is finally coming to a close. Tonight the House and Senate passed a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and make sure the United States pays its bills on time. The legislation, H.R. 2775 passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 285-144. 198 Democrats and 87 Republicans voted to pass the bill. The Senate passed the legislation by a bipartisan vote of 81-18. The bill now goes to the President for his signature.
The government shutdown and default crisis is finally coming to a close. Tonight the House and Senate passed a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and make sure the United States pays its bills on time. The legislation, H.R. 2775 passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 285-144. 198 Democrats and 87 Republicans voted to pass the bill. The Senate passed the legislation by a bipartisan vote of 81-18. The bill now goes to the President for his signature.
October 12, 2013
North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson and other House Democrats are pushing a “discharge petition” to force a vote on a “clean” spending bill. The rarely used procedural tool could bring the Senate's government funding bill up for an up-or-down vote in the House if a majority of Congress members sign on.
October 11, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion can continue to work alongside Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at VA Regional Offices during the shutdown. This week, the VA announced that 7,800 support staff members are being furloughed at Regional Offices around the country.
Issues:Veterans
October 11, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion can continue to work alongside Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at VA Regional Offices during the shutdown.
This week, the VA announced that 7,800 support staff members are being furloughed at Regional Offices around the country.
This week, the VA announced that 7,800 support staff members are being furloughed at Regional Offices around the country.
Issues:Veterans
October 11, 2013
The beauty of the region that paints the eastern realms of Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties â€" stretching from wilderness northwest of Mendocino National Forest to Lake Berryessa â€" is no secret to local outdoor enthusiasts.
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 9, 2013
Congresista Mike Thompson anuncio ahora que es un coautor de H.R. 15, Acta de Seguridad Fronteriza, Oportunidades Económicas, y Modernización Inmigratoria. HR 15 es la versión bicameral de la Cámara de Representantes del proyecto de ley para reforma inmigratoria que fue pasado en el Senado.
-Pasando este proyecto de ley es lo que se debe de hacer para nuestro paÃs, y está en lÃnea con los principios fundamentales de nuestra nación, ayudara a nuestra economÃa y bajara nuestras deudas.- dijo Congresista Mike Thompson
-Pasando este proyecto de ley es lo que se debe de hacer para nuestro paÃs, y está en lÃnea con los principios fundamentales de nuestra nación, ayudara a nuestra economÃa y bajara nuestras deudas.- dijo Congresista Mike Thompson
October 9, 2013
Estimados amigos,
Estoy orgulloso en anunciar que soy coautor de H.R. 15, Acta de Seguridad Fronteriza, Oportunidades Económicas, y Modernización Inmigratoria. HR 15 es la versión bicameral de la Cámara de Representantes del proyecto de ley para reforma inmigratoria que fue pasado en el Senado.
Estoy orgulloso en anunciar que soy coautor de H.R. 15, Acta de Seguridad Fronteriza, Oportunidades Económicas, y Modernización Inmigratoria. HR 15 es la versión bicameral de la Cámara de Representantes del proyecto de ley para reforma inmigratoria que fue pasado en el Senado.
Issues:Immigration Reform