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January 14, 2013
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.
January 14, 2013
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.
January 14, 2013
The central goal for the gun control movement following the Newtown shooting â€" expanded background checks for firearms purchases â€" is within reach, even with a divided Congress, the House Democratic leader on gun violence said Monday.
January 14, 2013
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.
January 14, 2013
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.
January 14, 2013
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.
January 14, 2013
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.
January 13, 2013
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, asked for ideas from the community for combating gun violence at three forums last week â€" one in rural Napa, one in urban Vallejo and one in suburban Santa Rosa. I attended the Vallejo event.
January 13, 2013
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.
January 13, 2013
Vice President Biden to Deliver Recommendations on Tuesday, but Prospects for Legislation Are Cloudy; Sen. Reid Skeptical.