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Martinez News-Gazette - Thompson Visits Tel Aviv, Ramallah

February 20, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), yesterday released the statement below following a HPSCI trip to Israel and Palestine.

Press Democrat Editorial - Getting A Handle On Head Trauma

February 19, 2013

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Each year, more than 3 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States. And given the rise in competition and competitiveness in sports at all levels, concussions and head injuries are happening with greater frequency.

Sacramento Bee Editorial - Congress Must Act On Gun Violence

February 17, 2013

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Congress is rightly dispensing with the extremes in the gun debate, and focusing on rational measures intended to reduce gun-related carnage.

The U.S. Supreme Court has made clear that law-abiding people have the right to own and keep guns in their homes. The high court also has made clear that the Second Amendment has limits.

Sacramento Bee Editorial - Congress Must Act On Gun Violence

February 17, 2013

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Congress is rightly dispensing with the extremes in the gun debate, and focusing on rational measures intended to reduce gun-related carnage.

The U.S. Supreme Court has made clear that law-abiding people have the right to own and keep guns in their homes. The high court also has made clear that the Second Amendment has limits.

Lake County News - Thompson Reappointed To House Intelligence Committee

February 14, 2013

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) has been reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

San Francisco Chronicle - A Solid Start To Curtail Gun Violence

February 14, 2013

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President Obama finished his State of the Union speech with a rousing call for action against gun violence. He invoked the name of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, shot to death just a week after performing at the inauguration. The president brought up the wounding of ex-Rep. Gabby Giffords and the families of mass slaughters in Connecticut, Colorado, Wisconsin, Arizona and Virginia.

NBC Video - Congressman, And Gun Owner, Looks For Solutions In Red-Hot Fight Over Guns: As A Former Vietnam Vet And Hunter, Gun Task Force Leader Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Is Advocating For Middle Ground On The Gun Debate.

February 13, 2013

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A special weeklong examination of gun violence, gun ownership and gun legislation. NBC News journalists will report across "NBC Nightly News," "TODAY," MSNBC,CNBC, NBCNews.com, and more. The conversation will also extend across NBC News and MSNBC's social media platforms using the hashtag #GunsInUSA.

Politico - Background Checks A No-Brainer

February 12, 2013

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Imagine if it were the Transportation Security Administration's policy to let four out of 10 people bypass security at the airport. And imagine if TSA let passengers choose whether they'd go through security. Federal law prohibits this because if it didn't, criminals, terrorists and others who are intent to do harm would easily slip through the cracks and board any plane they wanted.

Napa ValleyPatch - Thompson: Gun Control 'Cant Just Be a Democratic Effort'

February 12, 2013

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Congressman comments on Obama's State of the Union message.

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, said he backed President's Obama's priorities in Tuesday night's State of the Union address -- particularly the President's focus on Democrats and Republicans working together to put the needs of the country first, before partisan politics.

Lake County News - Documents For Congressional Hearing Maintain Second Amendment Can Be Respected, Gun Violence Reduced

February 12, 2013

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House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson on Tuesday released documents from constitutional experts and groups seeking to prevent gun violence that highlight that laws aimed at reducing gun violence and respect for the Second Amendment are not mutually exclusive.