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February 12, 2013
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.
“The state of our union is getting stronger, but we have more work to do," Thompson said, echoing Obama's words.
February 12, 2013
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.
The documents were released in advance of Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the constitutionality of gun violence prevention legislation.
The documents were released in advance of Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the constitutionality of gun violence prevention legislation.
February 12, 2013
House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today released a letter signed by more than 50 constitutional law experts which says that laws aimed at reducing gun violence and respect for the Second Amendment are not mutually exclusive.
The document is being released in conjunction today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the constitutionality of gun violence prevention legislation.
The document is being released in conjunction today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the constitutionality of gun violence prevention legislation.
February 12, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) announced he would host the brother of a recent murder-suicide victim as his guest at Tuesday's State of the Union.
Elvin Daniel of McHenry, Ill. is a National Rifle Association (NRA) member who has dedicated himself to helping victims of gun violence since his sister was shot and killed at a salon outside Milwaukee, Wis. in October.
Zina Daniel Haughton and two others were reportedly killed by her estranged husband, Radcliffe Haughton, who later turned the gun on himself. Four others were injured in the shooting.
Elvin Daniel of McHenry, Ill. is a National Rifle Association (NRA) member who has dedicated himself to helping victims of gun violence since his sister was shot and killed at a salon outside Milwaukee, Wis. in October.
Zina Daniel Haughton and two others were reportedly killed by her estranged husband, Radcliffe Haughton, who later turned the gun on himself. Four others were injured in the shooting.
February 12, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) will host a community discussion on concussion identification and prevention. The meeting will be on Wednesday, February 20th. More than 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year. Concussions and head injuries are happening with greater frequency each year across all sports. At this meeting, athletes, parents and coaches will have the opportunity to speak with experts about how to recognize a possible concussion, how to prevent serious head injuries, and how to respond to head injuries when they occur.
February 11, 2013
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Thursday a comprehensive set of policy principles for reducing gun violence. The 15-point plan was a product of public hearings and deliberations by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, chaired by Thompson at the request of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
The dozen-member task force is composed entirely of Democratic representatives, a fact Thompson said Friday reflects the reality that “no one else has done a doggone thing.”
The dozen-member task force is composed entirely of Democratic representatives, a fact Thompson said Friday reflects the reality that “no one else has done a doggone thing.”
February 9, 2013
Avid hunter and gun owner Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, shoulders his shotgun after shooting clay pigeons in Napa. Photo: Noah Berger, Special To The Chronicle
Mike Thompson loaded a shell into his shotgun and snapped the barrel into place. He raised the gun, calmly uttered "pull" and fired at the flying clay pigeon, shattering it as it ascended. He released the shell and pocketed it in his vest in one swift motion.
Mike Thompson loaded a shell into his shotgun and snapped the barrel into place. He raised the gun, calmly uttered "pull" and fired at the flying clay pigeon, shattering it as it ascended. He released the shell and pocketed it in his vest in one swift motion.
February 8, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) announced the set of recommendations offered by the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Thursday.
"Moving forward I will use these recommendations to develop and influence legislation in both the House and Senate and work to get legislation based on these principles signed into law," Thompson, who represents part of Lake County, said.
"Moving forward I will use these recommendations to develop and influence legislation in both the House and Senate and work to get legislation based on these principles signed into law," Thompson, who represents part of Lake County, said.
February 8, 2013
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February 8, 2013
Office of House of Representative Mike Thompson, M.D., U.S Government has issued the following news release:
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) . Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S (R - AZ), Joe Heck (R-NV) and Jared Polis (D-CO) today introduced The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, H.R. 596, legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands.
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) . Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S (R - AZ), Joe Heck (R-NV) and Jared Polis (D-CO) today introduced The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, H.R. 596, legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands.