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Jan 22, 2013
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Americans support universal background checks, stronger prosecution of gun offenses and limits on ammunition.
Jan 16, 2013
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of a House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement on President Obama's announcement of proposals to reduce gun violence.
Jan 16, 2013
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The NRA's influence — in 6 charts
President Obama's new negotiating tactic: Stop negotiating with yourself
What President Obama proposed on guns. And what might actually pass Congress.
Why Mark Sanford's comeback bid just might work
The huge importance of how states award electoral votes — in one chart
President Obama's new negotiating tactic: Stop negotiating with yourself
What President Obama proposed on guns. And what might actually pass Congress.
Why Mark Sanford's comeback bid just might work
The huge importance of how states award electoral votes — in one chart
Jan 15, 2013
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The Jan. 9 article “Gun control debate stirs Napa crowd,” covered well the gun violence prevention public forum held in Napa by our Rep.
Jan 15, 2013
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North Bay Congressman Mike Thompson met Monday with Vice President Joe Biden, Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to discuss a comprehensive approach to reduce and prevent gun violence.
Jan 14, 2013
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The House Democrat leading a task force on reducing gun violence says new background checks on gun purchasers and bans on extended magazine clips could win bipartisan support in Congress.
Jan 14, 2013
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The central goal for the gun control movement following the Newtown shooting — expanded background checks for firearms purchases — is within reach, even with a divided Congress, the House Democratic leader on gun violence said Monday.
Jan 14, 2013
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Legislation to require background checks for gun purchases and to limit high-capacity ammunition magazines have the best chance of gaining bipartisan support to pass the U.S. House and Senate, said California Representative Mike Thompson.
Jan 14, 2013
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Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with House Democrats' task force to reduce gun violence at 11 a.m. ET Monday. The House members joining Biden are: Reps.
Jan 14, 2013
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WASHINGTON -- There aren't many Republican lawmakers publicly endorsing the idea of passing bills targeting gun violence, but Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) says he's talked to plenty of them in private who say they're ready to vote for measures that would restrict certain people's access to guns.
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