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April 11, 2013
With the Senate set to vote on a comprehensive gun-violence prevention bill, a new poll released Friday and commissioned by the Center for American Progress Action Fund and VoteVets.org leaves no doubt that veterans believe the president and Congress need to do something to address gun violence.
April 11, 2013
With the Senate set to vote on a comprehensive gun-violence prevention bill, a new poll released Friday and commissioned by the Center for American Progress Action Fund and VoteVets.org leaves no doubt that veterans believe the president and Congress need to do something to address gun violence.
April 11, 2013
A vast majority of veterans believe that it's important for Congress and President Obama to address gun violence, and that responsible gun owners' Second Amendment rights can be protected while making it harder for criminals and other dangerous people to own guns, according to a new poll.
April 11, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement on the Senate vote to allow debate on gun legislation.
“Today Senate Republicans and Democrats voted overwhelmingly to reject the shameful filibuster that attempted to deny Americans a vote on legislation that will reduce and prevent gun violence.
“Today Senate Republicans and Democrats voted overwhelmingly to reject the shameful filibuster that attempted to deny Americans a vote on legislation that will reduce and prevent gun violence.
April 10, 2013
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Pete King (R-NY) today released the following statement on the agreement reached by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) that would expand background checks for firearm sales at gun shows and over the internet.
April 10, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee On Intelligence today introduced and passed several privacy related provisions to H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) during today's committee proceedings on the bill. CISPA allows for information sharing about cyber threats between the intelligence community and businesses.
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April 10, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today released the following statement on the exclusion of the Napa Flood Project in President Obama's budget.
April 10, 2013
Reps. Pete King (R-N.Y.) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) will introduce legislation requiring background checks on gun purchases.
The King-Thompson bill will be similar to a Senate gun proposal on background checks, according to CNN.
The King-Thompson bill will be similar to a Senate gun proposal on background checks, according to CNN.
April 5, 2013
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced more than $3.9 million to improve Lakeport's drinking water system. $3,182,000 will be provided to Lakeport though a loan to be repaid over 40 years at a low interest rate of 1.875 percent. $750,000 will be provided to Lakeport through a grant.
April 2, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force today released the following statement on the National Rifle Association's (NRA) National School Shield Program.