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California Democrats chose their guests for President Trump's speech to make pointed criticisms of the new administration's policies. Among those sitting in the House gallery as the speech began were immigrants in the country without authorization, people who benefited from President Obama's healthcare overhaul and refugees affected by Trump's travel ban.
House Democrats are pushing back against GOP attempts to loosen the nation's gun laws.
Republican proposals to allow law-abiding gun owners to carry their firearms out of state and allow hunters to use sound suppressors are "terribly alarming," Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) said Tuesday at a press conference.
Democrats are rallying to defeat these efforts on Capitol Hill. The legislation is almost certain to pass in the House, but they might stand a chance in the Senate, where Democrats can block a vote on the bills.
Washington – Tonight, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the President's address to a Joint Session of Congress:
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) denounced rising anti-Semitism sentiments, exemplified by multiple bomb threats against Jewish Community Centers and schools as well as vandalism in Jewish cemeteries.
Santa Rosa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and CA Sen. Mike McGuire spoke with more than 1,000 attendees at a Healthcare Town Hall at Piner High School. As the President and Congressional Republicans move forward with their plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), constituents in Santa Rosa voiced their concerns and defended their right to access healthcare.
A capacity crowd of at least 1,000 people turned out Saturday morning in Santa Rosa at a town hall meeting organized by Democratic lawmakers to lend support to state and federal efforts to defend health care coverage received by millions of people under the Affordable Care Act.
Sonoma Valley Federal Congressman Mike Thompson held a public meeting on health care Saturday, February 25 at Piner High School in Santa Rosa. No meeting was planned for Sonoma Valley. Sonoma Valley residents had to drive to Santa Rosa to attend to this local government business.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Chief Andrew Bidou of the Vallejo Police Department will be his guest for the President's upcoming address to a Joint Session of Congress.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on the President's remarks about our nuclear arsenal:
Washington - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led a group of 41 lawmakers in urging the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to cease displaying the word "Police" on jackets and vests during enforcement operations.