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Defense Issues

As a former member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a Vietnam combat veteran, I'm well aware of the threats America faces.


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Issues    Energy  Environment

As Co-Chair of the Land Conservation Caucus, Co-Chair of the Wildlife Refuge Caucus and a lifelong outdoorsman, preserving America's natural heritage has a


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Issues Fiscal Responsibility

For far too long, Washington has avoided making the tough choices necessary to get our fiscal house in order.


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Issues Health Care.jpeg

While we've made great strides in recent years, too many people in our country still can't get the health care they need. I believe health care is a right.


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Issues Jobs Economy

Too many Americans have been left behind in this economy.


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Issues    Veterans

As a Vietnam combat veteran and Co-Chair of the Military Veterans Caucus, I understand our nation's responsibility to our men and women in uniform.


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Issues    Wine  Agriculture

California's Fourth Congressional District is a world-renowned food and wine destination because of our vibrant agricultural and viticultural heritage.


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Issues    Education

Education is the foundation of a strong middle class and vital to our nation's long-term success.


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Rep. Thompson speaks in front of the Capitol introducing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act.
As a lifelong hunter and gun owner, I believe in a law-abiding individual’s right to own a firearm. I also know we have a responsibility to help keep our schools, streets and communities safe. The gun debate isn’t a choice between reducing violence and protecting the Second Amendment. It’s about the willingness of a responsible majority to do both.