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Press Democrat Editorial - Getting A Handle On Head Trauma

February 19, 2013

Each year, more than 3 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States. And given the rise in competition and competitiveness in sports at all levels, concussions and head injuries are happening with greater frequency.

Sacramento Bee Editorial - Congress Must Act On Gun Violence

February 17, 2013

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Congress is rightly dispensing with the extremes in the gun debate, and focusing on rational measures intended to reduce gun-related carnage.

The U.S. Supreme Court has made clear that law-abiding people have the right to own and keep guns in their homes. The high court also has made clear that the Second Amendment has limits.

Sacramento Bee Editorial - Congress Must Act On Gun Violence

February 17, 2013

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Congress is rightly dispensing with the extremes in the gun debate, and focusing on rational measures intended to reduce gun-related carnage.

The U.S. Supreme Court has made clear that law-abiding people have the right to own and keep guns in their homes. The high court also has made clear that the Second Amendment has limits.

Broad Coalition Backs Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Policy Principles

February 15, 2013

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A broad coalition of groups back the House's Gun Violence Prevention Task Force's Policy Principles. The task force, chaired by Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a comprehensive set of policy principles that both respect the Second Amendment and will reduce gun violence last week. The complete set of principles can be seen here.

ICYMI -- REP. MIKE THOMPSON DISCUSSES GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITH NBC'S TOM BROKAW

February 14, 2013

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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, discusses gun violence prevention with NBC's Tom Brokaw. Thompson is a gun owner, hunter, former co-chair of the Congressional Sportsman Caucus, supporter of the Second Amendment and a combat veteran who carried an assault rifle in Vietnam. Click below for the conversation.

San Francisco Chronicle - A Solid Start To Curtail Gun Violence

February 14, 2013

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President Obama finished his State of the Union speech with a rousing call for action against gun violence. He invoked the name of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, shot to death just a week after performing at the inauguration. The president brought up the wounding of ex-Rep. Gabby Giffords and the families of mass slaughters in Connecticut, Colorado, Wisconsin, Arizona and Virginia.

Lake County News - Thompson Reappointed To House Intelligence Committee

February 14, 2013

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) has been reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

NBC Video - Congressman, And Gun Owner, Looks For Solutions In Red-Hot Fight Over Guns: As A Former Vietnam Vet And Hunter, Gun Task Force Leader Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Is Advocating For Middle Ground On The Gun Debate.

February 13, 2013

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A special weeklong examination of gun violence, gun ownership and gun legislation. NBC News journalists will report across "NBC Nightly News," "TODAY," MSNBC,CNBC, NBCNews.com, and more. The conversation will also extend across NBC News and MSNBC's social media platforms using the hashtag #GunsInUSA.

REP. MIKE THOMPSON REAPPOINTED TO HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE

February 13, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) was today reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI).

Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson, American Constitution Society, Center for American Progress: We Can Respect Second Amendment and Reduce Gun Violence

February 12, 2013

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House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep.

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