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Thompson named as Vice-Chair of Congressional Gun Violence Task Force

U.S. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) made a statement this week regarding the need for gun control legislation.

Thompson was recently asked by his colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Vice-Chairman of the task force focused on reducing and preventing gun violence. […]