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January 23, 2013
A lifetime National Rifle Association member said Wednesday during a Capitol Hill hearing on gun violence that he doesn't think putting an armed guard in every school â€" an idea being pushed by NRA leadership â€" is productive.
James Cummings, a hunter, sportsman and gun owner, spoke during a hearing before members of a Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, chaired by Rep. Mike Thompson, California Democrat. The hearing also featured testimony from representatives of the law enforcement, medical, and mental health communities.
James Cummings, a hunter, sportsman and gun owner, spoke during a hearing before members of a Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, chaired by Rep. Mike Thompson, California Democrat. The hearing also featured testimony from representatives of the law enforcement, medical, and mental health communities.
January 22, 2013
Americans support universal background checks, stronger prosecution of gun offenses and limits on ammunition.
January 16, 2013
The NRA's influence â€" in 6 charts
President Obama's new negotiating tactic: Stop negotiating with yourself
What President Obama proposed on guns. And what might actually pass Congress.
Why Mark Sanford's comeback bid just might work
The huge importance of how states award electoral votes â€" in one chart
‘The Daily Show' on Justice Clarence Thomas breaking his silence (video)
How President Obama's executive orders on guns might doom a big bill
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:
President Obama's new negotiating tactic: Stop negotiating with yourself
What President Obama proposed on guns. And what might actually pass Congress.
Why Mark Sanford's comeback bid just might work
The huge importance of how states award electoral votes â€" in one chart
‘The Daily Show' on Justice Clarence Thomas breaking his silence (video)
How President Obama's executive orders on guns might doom a big bill
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:
January 16, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of a House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released the following statement on President Obama's announcement of proposals to reduce gun violence.
January 15, 2013
The Jan. 9 article “Gun control debate stirs Napa crowd,” covered well the gun violence prevention public forum held in Napa by our Rep. Mike Thompson to bring together law enforcement members, elected officials, mental health experts, school officials and the public to have a comprehensive discussion on how we can reduce and prevent gun violence in our community while protecting the Second Amendment rights of individuals.
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.
To read the article, click here.
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.