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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.
Jan 14, 2013
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Congressman Mike Thompson, chair of a congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force (CA-5) and the vice-chairs of the task force today met 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 13, 2013
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Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, asked for ideas from the community for combating gun violence at three forums last week — one in rural Napa, one in urban Vallejo and one in suburban Santa Rosa. I attended the Vallejo event.
Jan 13, 2013
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Vice President Joe Biden will meet with members of the House of Representatives on Monday to discuss the administration's efforts to stem gun violence.
Jan 13, 2013
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Vice President Biden to Deliver Recommendations on Tuesday, but Prospects for Legislation Are Cloudy; Sen. Reid Skeptical.
Jan 11, 2013
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Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) hosted a gun violence prevention public forum in Santa Rosa, California, Thursday. A wide-range of issues were discussed by federal and local officials.
Jan 11, 2013
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A California congressman leading a House Democratic task force on gun violence wrapped up a series of heated and packed town hall meetings on gun control here Thursday night, providing a glimpse into how the debate is resonating beyond Washington after last month's massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Jan 10, 2013
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Madeleine Melo of Fort Bragg, widow of the North Coast's most prominent recent victim of gun violence, spoke out Thursday night in defense of gun ownership at a public forum convened by Rep. Mike Thompson.
Jan 10, 2013
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Emotions ran deep and opinions wide Wednesday night at a packed gun violence prevention forum at Vallejo City Hall. Many speakers supported gun ownership while others called for greater measures to prevent senseless shootings.
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