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Mike Thompson is a U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district, serving since January 6, 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, healthcare, and environmental protection throughout his tenure. Thompson has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting military families and improving access to healthcare for all Americans.
As you know, Mr. Chairman, one important aspect of addressing Klamath issues is the development of a salmon recovery plan. And no plan will be successful without broad support and voluntary cooperation by local stakeholders. Fortunately…
Mr. Speaker and Members, it is not only disappointing but it is truly mystifying to me to know why it is the amendment that I offered would not be made in order. I think everybody is in agreement that we need to do everything that we…
I think part of that is there's a hope and a future within New Orleans. I think the long range plans within this city are excellent.
at the end of last year we came to the floor, as was pointed out, to vote on the tax reconciliation bill. That bill extended tax cuts that did not expire for years, and it ignored tax relief that was expiring within days, relief from the…
I served in a war during which too many national leaders played too much politics. Tonight is a disgraceful period in the history of our great country and this House of Representatives. To wage a political war against one of the greatest…
on rollcall No. 548, I was off the floor meeting with consitutents and unfortunately missed the above listed rollcall vote. Had I been present I would have voted ``no.''
I agree with Chairman Pombo that the Endangered Species Act is in need of reform, and the way in which critical habitat is currently administered is one of the glaring problems with the act today. =========================== NOTE …
last weekend, the President finished his 60 stops in 60 days tour. He traveled to a lot of places, but I wish he had come to my district because my district and my constituents would have told him, in no uncertain terms, that privatizing…
we are here today to honor a colleague who honorably served in the House for 26 years, our good friend, the late Robert T. Matsui. This bill to rename the U.S. courthouse in Sacramento after Bob is a small tribute to our friend who always…
I am both saddened and honored to rise today in memory of our friend Bob Matsui. We can barely glimpse a man's greatness in a single floor statement, but I will try. American heroes have customarily run toward towering figures of many…
I am sad to stand on this floor today and say that this amendment was stopped. It was stopped by the majority on that Committee on Rules from being able to be part of this final resolve to this issue today. PAYGO was a provision in the…
Mr. Chairman, as we all know and probably too well, water issues in the Klamath Basin have caused a number of conflicts, not only in the upper, mid, and lower basin but also right here in this House in Washington, DC. But, Mr. Chairman…
I too want to express appreciation to everyone in the Sportsmen's Caucus who came out, put aside the partisan battles and entered into some good fun and sportsmanship in advance of the shooting sports and to congratulate everyone who…
I agree that this debate should not be limited to the actions of those responsible for these inhumane acts. It is also about the tens of thousands of U.S. military personnel who are performing their jobs honorably and bravely in the face…
The point is if it is important enough to pass, it is important enough to pay for. The record deficit and the record debt, $7 trillion worth of debt, on mark to go up to $10.4 trillion in the next 5 years, that is the difference between…
Mr. Speaker, this bill designates the Federal building located at 228 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Ronald Reagan Federal Building. Former President Reagan was our country's 40th President. He was a magnetic leader whose…
Mr. Speaker, S. 1904 is a bill to designate the United States Courthouse located at 400 North Miami Avenue in Miami, Florida as the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse. Judge Wilkie Ferguson, a native Floridian, was born to…
H. Con. Res. 388 authorizes use of the Capitol grounds for the 23rd Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service, a most solemn and respectful public event honoring our Nation's brave civil servants. The event, scheduled for May 15…
I am delighted to support, along with Ms. Norton, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Moran of Virginia, Mr. Wynn, and Mr. Van Hollen, H. Con. Res. 376, and acknowledge the efforts of Mr. Hoyer, who has been such a great and consistent champion for…
Mr. Speaker, first I want to just make sure everybody understands, this does not make it more difficult to raise taxes. This merely makes it honest to raise taxes. My friend from Iowa is correct, taxpayers pay all right. They pay $1…
Mr. Speaker, last week the Committee on the Budget reported out a budget that failed to address one of the most critical problems facing our Nation, and that is our national debt. I offered an amendment in committee that would have…
As we heard the gentleman from Texas say, the Blue Dog budget is not just a responsible budget, it is an honest budget. It matches the President's overall spending levels, it extends tax relief for our middle-class families, and most…
last month the President submitted to us his 2005 budget. This week, later this week, in the Committee on the Budget we are going to have a hearing on and mark-up that budget. Unfortunately, it is a 402-page document with one huge…
This bill would convey 120 acres of National Forest Service property to a landowner, the owner of the Faraway Ranch, for fair market value. He would not only pay the fair market value for the land, but he would also pay all of the costs…
it has been 802 days since President Bush and the Republican Party embarked on their economic plan for our country. During that time, the national debt has increased by $1,81,528,804,140. According to the U.S. Department of Treasury…
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