Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Bennie G. Thompson [D, MS-2]

The time Terry McAuliffe referred to ‘colored people’

2013-05-20T01:00:00Z

...by a nearly 9-1 margin and are widely seen as a vital segment of the Democratic base. “I told him that was insulting,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.). “That did not go over well with our caucus.” Thompson recounted the story of a black poli

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Candidates for Jackson mayor gain endorsements

2013-05-19T01:00:00Z

...lot of people in the community who couldn't afford lawyers. He's been a councilman, and it's time for him to be promoted," Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said. Thompson was asked why he made a selection since both of the candidates are Democrats in the

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Team Republican wins “Top Gun” title at the 19th Annual Congressional Shoot-Out

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...201 to take the Member Trophy for a second consecutive year. Team Democrat was lead by current CSC Co-Chair, Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Vice-Chair, Representative Tim Walz (D-MN). CSC Co-Chair Rep. Bob Latta expressed his passion for the

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House bill would extend terrorism insurance program in wake of Boston bombing

2013-05-10T01:00:00Z

...the 9/11 attacks to provide a backstop for private insurers in the event of another major strike. A bill introduced by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, would extend the program through 2024 —

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Boston chief wasn't told FBI got Tsarnaev warning

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...equipment and manpower. "People are alive today" because of money for training and equipment, Schwartz said. McCaul and Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top Democrat on the committee, also spoke of the importance of federal money, as did former Sen. Joe Lieber

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Boston chief wasn't told FBI got Tsarnaev warning

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

Boston chief wasn't told FBI got Tsarnaev warning

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...and manpower. "People are alive today" because of money for training and equipment, Schwartz said. McCaul and Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top Democrat on the committee, also spoke of the importance of federal money, as did former Sen. Joe Lieberman, one o

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Boston chief wasn't told FBI got Tsarnaev warning

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...for equipment and manpower. "People are alive today" because of money for training and equipment, Schwartz said. McCaul and Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top Democrat on the committee, also spoke of the importance of federal money, as did former Sen. Joe Li

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Boston chief wasn't told FBI got Tsarnaev warning

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

Boston police say they 'received no word' from FBI about warning from Russia about suspected bomber

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

Boston chief wasn't told FBI got Tsarnaev warning

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

Boston chief wasn't told FBI got Tsarnaev warning

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

Boston police weren’t told of Russian warning on Tsarnaev brother

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...scrutiny by lawmakers in coming months that will echo the recriminations that followed the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Rep. Bennie Thompson(Miss.), the ranking Democrat on the committee, said, “Once again, it has taken a tragedy to reveal problems in o

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Boston officials say FBI failed to warn them about bombers

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...ignore that once again it has taken a tragedy to reveal problems in our vast, varied and numerous federal databases," said Rep. Bennie Thompson, of Mississippi, the committee's top Democrat. Witnesses told the committee that Boston authorities were neve

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Homeland Security CIO resigned this week

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...butted heads with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano over budgeting and policies toward IT purchases. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), ranking member of the House Homeland Security committee, sent a letter to Napolitano in April requesting a

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Programming notes

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...are former WH Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Fmr. State Dept. Spokesman Jamie Rubin, Fmr. State Dept. Officer Joel Rubin, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Washington Post Columnist E.J. Dionne… Today’s Agenda Panel includes: Cheryl Contee of Jack and

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Watchdog: TSA wastes money storing old equipment

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

..."Every dollar wasted is a dollar that is not spent on protecting this nation and fixing known security violations," said Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee. That committee has scheduled a hearing Wed

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DHS’ Richard Spires resigns as CIO

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...status since March 15, and the nature of his resignation is unclear. DHS has yet to respond to earlier requests from Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, concerning Spires extended leave from the agency

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Autopsy results released in Clarksdale mayoral candidate's death

2013-05-04T01:00:00Z

...for the family. “We are still calling for the FBI investigation to ensure justice will be served.” In March, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., asked the FBI to “review the circumstances and evidence” in the slaying of McMillian. Thompson, whos

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Autopsy report: Man admits killing gay Clarkdale candidate

2013-05-04T01:00:00Z

...out of a vehicle by someone and his body left near the levee. Meredith had no comment on the autopsy report Friday. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, asked the FBI on March 5 to review the case for possible hate crime charges. Daniel Mc

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