Rep. C. Thompson

Democrat  •  1st District, California  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1999
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06/03/12
GOP hopes to capture congressional district with slice of Lake County

Now we have two voices for Lake County,” said Becky Curry, chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Lake County. Rep. Mike Thompson, 61, D-St. Helena, has represented the existing District 1 for seven terms. He is seeking his eighth term in the ...

Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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06/03/12
Solano, Napa county voters can elect new district faces in top-two primary balloting

Contested races on Tuesday include: * 5th Congressional District: Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, is opposed by Stewart Cilley of Rohnert Park, a Republican who is listed as a certified public accountant; and Randy Loftin of Napa, a Republican ...

Source: Vallejo Times-Herald
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06/02/12
Thompson steps up pressure on Berryessa

The ongoing turmoil over management of Lake Berryessa’s resorts reached the floor of Congress on Thursday night, as Napa County’s Rep. Mike Thompson secured bipartisan pledges to find a fix. While short on specifics, Thompson’s three-minute remarks .

Source: Napa Valley Register
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06/02/12
GOP toasts new Napa home, plans strategy

...attended and spoke at Friday’s grand opening, including Stewart Cilley and Randy Loftin, both challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena; John Munn, a Davis Republican running against state Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada, D-Davis; Frank Miranda, a

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06/02/12
Mailers do not misrepresent Democrats of Napa Valley

...confusing or misleading about that. The club also voted to endorse President Obama, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, state Sen. Lois Wolk, D-Davis, and Assemblymember Mariko Yamada, and has since produced and distributed thousands of

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06/01/12
Thompson steps up pressure on Berryessa

The ongoing turmoil over management of Lake Berryessa’s resorts reached the floor of Congress on Thursday night, as Napa County’s Rep. Mike Thompson secured bipartisan pledges to find a fix. While short on specifics, Thompson’s three-minute remarks .

Source: Napa Valley Register
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06/01/12
SAVING HISTORY: Veterans' videos recorded at Mendocino College

Chris Rowney, CalFire's Mendocino Unit chief, presented congressional certificates from Congressman Mike Thompson to each of Veterans History Project participants. Refreshments were prepared by Keri Barnett, of Come to Your Senses Catering ...

Source: Willits News
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06/01/12
House panel passes Paulsen's med-tech bill as Democrats shape their arguments

“I think it’s a huge mistake to pass this bill without providing some idea about what pay-for is going to look like,” Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) said. “We’ve got a whole line of things we’d all like to change, we’d all like to ...

Source: Minnpost.com
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06/01/12
House bill forces spy agencies' help in drug fight

"The local folks need all the help they can get," said Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. "Every day, there's a new reason for concern." The bill still must go through the Senate and ...

Source: Denver Post
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06/01/12
House bill enlists spy agencies in anti-drug fight

...drug-trafficking organizations" that exploit public land. "The local folks need all the help they can get," Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said in an interview. "Every day, there's a new r

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05/31/12
PD Editorial: Lake County pot measure fixes nothing

Rep. Mike Thompson, who represents most of Lake County, favors medical use, and two governors have asked Congress to act, showing the potential for compromise. If advocates are serious about ensuring that marijuana is available to people with ...

Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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05/31/12
House votes to outspend White House on spy bill

It also "restores funding" for threatened programs like the FBI's National Gang Intelligence Center, added Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. Rogers warned against the perils of automatic spending cuts, saying the legal procedure which would trigger ...

Source: FOX News
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05/31/12
House votes small boost in intelligence spending

It also "restores funding" for threatened programs like the FBI's National Gang Intelligence Center, added Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. Rogers warned against the perils of automatic spending cuts, saying the legal procedure which would trigger the cuts in

Source: msnbc.com
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05/31/12
Lawmakers nudge spy agencies into anti-drug fight on US public land

"The local folks need all the help they can get," Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said in an interview. "Every day, there's a new reason for concern." The bill still must go through ...

Source: Fresno Bee
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05/31/12
House panel OKs med device tax repeal

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., said that while he wasn't a fan of the tax, it was needed. "It helped pay for legislation that was passed that will increase by 30 million people the amount of folks that will be insured," he said.

Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org
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05/31/12
Lawmakers nudge spy agencies into anti-drug fight on US public land

...drug-trafficking organizations" that exploit public land. "The local folks need all the help they can get," Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said in an interview. "Every day, there's a new r

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05/31/12
House votes small boost in intelligence spending

...Ruppersberger. It also "restores funding" for threatened programs like the FBI's National Gang Intelligence Center, added Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. Rogers warned against the perils of automatic spending cuts, saying the legal procedure which would tr

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05/31/12
Voter turnout down with only District 2 on local marquee

...up for weeks and made it official with his victory in the Texas primary on Tuesday. In the Congressional race, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson is facing two Republican challengers, but the large number of registered Democrats in his district should allow him to

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05/31/12
House panel OKs med device tax breaks

...care solutions is going to slow medical advancement and put the health of our citizens more at risk," he said. U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., said that while he wasn't a fan of the tax, it was needed. "It helped pay for legislation that was passed t

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05/31/12
House votes small boost in intelligence spending

...It also "restores funding" for threatened programs like the FBI's National Gang Intelligence Center, added Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. Rogers warned against the perils of automatic spending cuts, saying the legal procedure which would trigger the cuts

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05/28/12
St. Helena dedicates war memorial

...of the St. Helena Historical Society researched the lives of all 28 soldiers and wrote brief biographies of each one. U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, who served in Vietnam, said the monument was “every bit as beautiful as we’d hoped.” It’

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05/27/12
Berryessa Snow Mountain Conservation Area will benefit future generations

...to the Outdoor Industry Foundation. After four years of public outreach and dozens of stakeholder meetings, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson introduced the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area Act (HR 5545) on May 8. This bill would protect 319,000

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05/26/12
Two candidates vie for 3rd District supervisorial seat

“It's not just signing a letter of support.” Lovelace's endorsements include Congressman Mike Thompson, Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro, State Sen. Noreen Evans, former Supervisor John Woolley and Arcata City Councilwoman Alex Stillman. Editor's ...

Source: Eureka Times-Standard
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05/25/12
Thompson has $1.2 in re-election funds

Rep. Mike Thompson is dominating fund-raising in the race for his Congressional seat as he seeks an eighth term in Congress. The St. Helena Democrat reported that his campaign has $1.2 million in cash on hand, according to filings with the ...

Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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05/25/12
Thompson has $1.2 million in re-election funds

Rep. Mike Thompson is dominating fund-raising in the race for his Congressional seat as he seeks an eighth term in Congress. The St. Helena Democrat reported that his campaign has $1.2 million in cash on hand, according to filings with the ...

Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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05/25/12
Napa Valley set to honor fallen veterans

...St. Helena Cemetery. There will be a color guard, rifle squad, singing and the performing of “Taps,” among other things. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, Mayor Del Britton and former Navy SEAL Ted Muhlner are scheduled to speak. Calistoga will have

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05/25/12
Thompson has $1.2 million in re-election funds

...Mike Thompson is dominating fund-raising in the race for his Congressional seat as he seeks an eighth term in Congress. The St. Helena Democrat reported that his campaign has $1.2 million in cash on hand, according to filings with the Federal Election C

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05/24/12
Thompson bill to better treat soldiers, vets passes

Congress has passed a bill by Rep. Mike Thompson, which aims to improve treatment for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Thompson's office announced. The measure heads now to the Senate.

Source: Vallejo Times-Herald
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05/24/12
Thompson bill to better treat soldiers, vets passes

Congress has passed a bill by Rep. Mike Thompson, which aims to improve treatment for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Thompson's office announced. The measure heads now to the Senate.

Source: Woodland Daily Democrat
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05/22/12
GRAY MATTERS: Council urges Older Americans Act reauthorization

You can make your thoughts known by contacting U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson and Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein. You can also contact us at the Area 1 Agency on Aging's Project for Senior Action to let us know how any of these programs have ...

Source: Eureka Times-Standard
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