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House Honors U.S. Air Force Medical and Air Crews
Sep 29, 2010 -
The House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Mike Thompson’s resolution recognizing the service of the military medical and air crews in helping our wounded soldiers make the trip home. The Air Force’s Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) flights help guarantee our wounded service men an...
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White House rebuts Cheney on Afghanistan
Oct 23, 2009 -
Democrats pushed back Thursday against former Vice President Dick Cheney's charge that President Obama is "dithering" on a troop decision on Afghanistan as they grappled with conflicting advice on what to do next in the eight-year-long war.
"I'm very skeptical of anyone who's not wrestling with...
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“Thompson, Woolsey oppose Obama war spending bill”
May 14, 2009 -
Press Democrat
The North Coast’s two members of the House of Representatives, both Democrats, were among the 51 Democrats who voted against a $96.7 billion war spending and foreign aid bill on Thursday.
Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, and Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, opposed the measure that m...
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“Thompson says he's 'very worried' over Afghanistan”
May 10, 2009 -
Eureka Times Standard
As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, has traveled all over the world to learn about conflicts and situations that could impact the United States.
During a recent visit with the Times-Standa...
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“Vets, families welcome Iraq troop withdrawal”
Feb 27, 2009 -
Press Democrat
His son, 24-year-old Cpl. Sam Jackson of the 101st Airborne Division, was home from Iraq for good.
“There is this wave of relief that comes over you the minute you know your kid’s feet are back on the ground,” said Jackson, recalling the tears of joy hundreds of others soldiers’ f...
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“Thompson named chair of intelligence subcommittee”
Feb 18, 2009 -
Napa Valley Register
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, had a busy day Tuesday.
He spoke to students at Vintage High School in Napa, addressed the Napa Chamber of Commerce just minutes after President Barack Obama signed the economic stimulus bill, and was re-appointed to his second term as chair...
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Thompson Stands Up Against Iraq War Escalation
Feb 14, 2009 -
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) publicly called for an end to the president’s dangerous escalation of the Iraq War and a firm timetable for a phased redeployment of U.S. troops out of Iraq. During a speech on the House floor, Thompson urged his colleagues to support H Con Res 63. This bill e...
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Rep. Thompson’s Statement on Trip to Iraq
May 5, 2008 -
Rep. Thompson’s Statement on Trip to Iraq
May 5, 2008
WASHINGTON – This weekend, as Chairman of the House Intelligence subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) visited several sites throughout Iraq to conduct oversight of int...
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Reps. Thompson, Eshoo Introduce Waterboarding Ban
Feb 14, 2008 -
Reps. Thompson, Eshoo Introduce Waterboarding Ban
February 14, 2008
WASHINGTON – Today Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA 14th), Chairwoman of the Intelligence Community Management Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, with Mike Thompson (D-CA 1st), Chairman of the Terrorism, Huma...
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