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January 15, 2013
North Bay Congressman Mike Thompson met Monday 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.
At the same time, New York leaders were approving a series of new gun laws, according to the Associated Press.
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At the same time, New York leaders were approving a series of new gun laws, according to the Associated Press.
To read the article, click here.
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.
Thompson, a Democrat and gun owner who is leading a House panel on gun violence prevention, returned to Washington today to meet with Vice President Joe Biden as the White House prepares to release its recommendations by tomorrow for legislative and executive actions to curb gun violence.
Thompson, a Democrat and gun owner who is leading a House panel on gun violence prevention, returned to Washington today to meet with Vice President Joe Biden as the White House prepares to release its recommendations by tomorrow for legislative and executive actions to curb gun violence.
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.
Speaking at the Center for American Progress on Monday, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), the chairman of a congressional task force on gun prevention, said he could see both Republicans and Democrats supporting legislation on extended bullet magazines and background checks.
Speaking at the Center for American Progress on Monday, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), the chairman of a congressional task force on gun prevention, said he could see both Republicans and Democrats supporting legislation on extended bullet magazines and background checks.
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.
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), who's heading up the House Democrats' task force in the wake of the elementary school shooting said expanded background checks will “eventually” pass Congress, a prospect that should have the gun control community excited.
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), who's heading up the House Democrats' task force in the wake of the elementary school shooting said expanded background checks will “eventually” pass Congress, a prospect that should have the gun control community excited.
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.
Thompson, a Democrat and gun owner who is leading a House panel on gun violence prevention, returned to Washington today to meet with Vice President Joe Biden as the White House prepares to release its recommendations by tomorrow for legislative and executive actions to curb gun violence.
Thompson, a Democrat and gun owner who is leading a House panel on gun violence prevention, returned to Washington today to meet with Vice President Joe Biden as the White House prepares to release its recommendations by tomorrow for legislative and executive actions to curb gun violence.
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. Mike Thompson (CA), Bobby Scott (VA), Chaka Fattah (PA), Carolyn McCarthy (NY), Jackie Speier (CA), Elizabeth Esty (CT), William Enyart (IL), Ed Perlmutter (CO), Bennie Thompson (MS), John Conyers (MI), John Dingell (MI) and Ron Barber (AZ).
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. From what I've read and saw, at all three events gun owners were convinced the forum was strictly about controlling gun ownership â€" despite Thompson's frequent disclaimers that the Second Amendment and two relatively recent Supreme Court rulings clearly say civilians have the right to own guns.
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.
Biden, joined by Attorney General Eric Holder, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, will speak with members of the House Democratic task force on gun violence at 11 a.m., according to a White House official.
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), chairman of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, will attend the meeting with the group's 12 vice chairs.
Biden, joined by Attorney General Eric Holder, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, will speak with members of the House Democratic task force on gun violence at 11 a.m., according to a White House official.
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), chairman of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, will attend the meeting with the group's 12 vice chairs.