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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 I understood the concern of the Senator from Maryland it is that for each action anywhere within the fiscal year we would have to get a three-fifths vote together immediately to take any action. However, I was under the impression that…
I wonder if we should not examine how much progress we have made and what the likelihood is of making the progress we are going to have to make. The 1993 budget arrangement, as I understand it, adds over $1 trillion to the debt. We have…
My impression is that there is probably substantially more leeway under this amendment than the Senator believes that there is. I guess my underlying concern is, and question is the extent to which the Government has had success in…
I think the Senator's concern is well placed. I, for one, have been concerned that in this country for a long period of time we have refused to make any sacrifices, as far as consumption is concerned, and that the first things usually on…
My understanding is that it would represent only about 4 percent of our expenditures anyway. I am not sure it would make that much difference one way or another, frankly. My other concern with the capital budget, of course, is the…
I have followed with increasing distress the events surrounding the Smithsonian Institution's exhibit on the Enola Gay and the end of World War II. With each passing day we are made privy to revelations of an offensive and unrecognizable…
today, I, along with Senator Ashcroft, will introduce a joint resolution to impose term limits on Members of Congress. This legislation will limit Members of the Senate to two terms and it will limit Members of the House to three terms…
I am fully cognizant of the fact that those of us who are newcomers to this legislative process, indeed, stand on the shoulders of giants. There have been so many who have done so much in this area: Senator Grassley, Senator Lieberman…
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