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February 15, 2013
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.
February 14, 2013
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.
February 14, 2013
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.
"They deserve a vote," he implored.
"They deserve a vote," he implored.
February 14, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) has been reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
“It is a high honor to once again be appointed to serve on the House Intelligence Committee,” said Thompson. “Strong, viable intelligence is the most effective way to keep America safe. I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen our Intel community and make sure they have the resources they need to keep Americans safe.”
“It is a high honor to once again be appointed to serve on the House Intelligence Committee,” said Thompson. “Strong, viable intelligence is the most effective way to keep America safe. I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen our Intel community and make sure they have the resources they need to keep Americans safe.”
February 13, 2013
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.
A congressman who is a gun enthusiast is trying to find some common ground with gun-control advocates on the issue.
A congressman who is a gun enthusiast is trying to find some common ground with gun-control advocates on the issue.
February 13, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) was today reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI).
“It is a high honor to once again be appointed to serve on the House Intelligence Committee,” said Thompson. “Strong, viable intelligence is the most effective way to keep America safe. I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen our Intel community and make sure they have the resources they need to keep Americans safe.”
“It is a high honor to once again be appointed to serve on the House Intelligence Committee,” said Thompson. “Strong, viable intelligence is the most effective way to keep America safe. I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen our Intel community and make sure they have the resources they need to keep Americans safe.”
February 12, 2013
House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today released a letter signed by more than 50 constitutional law experts written and organized by leading members of the American Constitution Society (ACS) and a memo commissioned by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, (LCPGV) which each highlight that laws aimed at reducing gun violence and respect for the Second Amendment are not mutually exclusive.
February 12, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in response to the State of the Union.
“The state of our union is getting stronger, but we have more work to do. Whether it's creating jobs, getting our fiscal house in order, fixing our broken immigration system, or putting policies in place that respect the Second Amendment while also reducing gun violence, our nation faces big challenges. We won't overcome these challenges as Democrats versus Republicans - we must meet them together as Americans.
“The state of our union is getting stronger, but we have more work to do. Whether it's creating jobs, getting our fiscal house in order, fixing our broken immigration system, or putting policies in place that respect the Second Amendment while also reducing gun violence, our nation faces big challenges. We won't overcome these challenges as Democrats versus Republicans - we must meet them together as Americans.
February 12, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) will host a community discussion on concussion identification and prevention. The meeting will be on Wednesday, February 20th. More than 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year. Concussions and head injuries are happening with greater frequency each year across all sports. At this meeting, athletes, parents and coaches will have the opportunity to speak with experts about how to recognize a possible concussion, how to prevent serious head injuries, and how to respond to head injuries when they occur.
February 12, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) announced he would host the brother of a recent murder-suicide victim as his guest at Tuesday's State of the Union.
Elvin Daniel of McHenry, Ill. is a National Rifle Association (NRA) member who has dedicated himself to helping victims of gun violence since his sister was shot and killed at a salon outside Milwaukee, Wis. in October.
Zina Daniel Haughton and two others were reportedly killed by her estranged husband, Radcliffe Haughton, who later turned the gun on himself. Four others were injured in the shooting.
Elvin Daniel of McHenry, Ill. is a National Rifle Association (NRA) member who has dedicated himself to helping victims of gun violence since his sister was shot and killed at a salon outside Milwaukee, Wis. in October.
Zina Daniel Haughton and two others were reportedly killed by her estranged husband, Radcliffe Haughton, who later turned the gun on himself. Four others were injured in the shooting.