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114th Congress

February 11, 2015
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Higher education can be the key to a better-paying, more productive adulthood. But how can college students avoid being sucked under by debt in search of their dreams?

Issues:Education

February 11, 2015
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Top trade officials and congressional lawmakers said Wednesday that the United States is launching a challenge to China's extensive export subsidy program.


February 10, 2015
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February 9, 2015
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Presented with the opportunity to pitch an idea to their local congressman, students at American Canyon High School picked a hot topic: Should students be required to pass a civics test to graduate.

Issues:Education

February 6, 2015
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced legislation in the House (H.R. 761) and Senate (S. 393) to designate the 360,100 acre Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a national monument.

Issues:Energy & Environment

February 5, 2015

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today introduced legislation in the House (H.R. 761) and Senate (S. 393) to designate the 360,100 acre Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a National Monument.


February 5, 2015
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Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, and California Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation in the House and Senate on Thursday to designate the 360,100-acre Berryessa-Snow Mountain region — all federally owned land — as a national monument.

Issues:Energy & Environment

February 5, 2015
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Rep. Mike Thompson will try again to convince Congress to create a 360,000-acre Berryessa-Snow Mountain National Monument.

Issues:Energy & Environment

February 5, 2015
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California representatives in Congress are making another push to get Berryessa Snow Mountain nationally recognized.

Issues:Energy & Environment

February 4, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced the beginning of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition and urged high school students in California's 5th Congressional District to enter their artwork. The annual competition showcases the artistic talents and abilities of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S.