url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://web.archive.org/web/20160907005724/http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=790:thompson-applauds-president-obama-s-diplomatic-changes-with-cuba&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON APPLAUDS PRESIDENT OBAMA’S DIPLOMATIC CHANGES WITH CUBA,2014-12-17,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) released the following statement regarding President Obamas announcement of changes for America's relationship with Cuba: I applaud President Obamas decision to begin to normalize relations with the Republic of Cuba. I have traveled to Cuba several times with Mississippi farmers and other business leaders. During each visit, our delegation saw the potential economic gain that could be derived from Mississippi goods being exported to Cuba. From an economic perspective, normalizing relations with Cuba is a no-brainer. The United States has diplomatic and economic relationships with many communist governments and foreign governments with poor human rights records, including our second largest trading partner, China. After diplomatic ties are fully restored, the United States should begin to press for greater human rights for Cuban citizens. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to fully restore a normal relationship with Cuba, including lifting the embargo on trade and financial transactions, said Congressman Thompson.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=788:thompson-statement-on-staten-island-and-ferguson-police-killings&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON STATEMENT ON STATEN ISLAND AND FERGUSON POLICE KILLINGS,2014-12-04,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=784:congressman-thompson-announces-45-000-awarded-to-wwiscaa-inc&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $45,000 AWARDED TO WWISCAA, Inc.",2014-12-03,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=786:congressman-thompson-announces-27-028-47-awarded-to-mountain-of-faith-ministries&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $27,028.47 AWARDED TO MOUNTAIN OF FAITH MINISTRIES",2014-12-03,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141205221657/http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=785:congressman-thompson-announces-27-028-47-awarded-to-south-central-community-action-agency-inc&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $27,028.47 AWARDED TO SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC.",2014-12-03,2014,2014-12,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Press Releases CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $27,028.47 AWARDED TO SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture/ Housing Preservation Grant Program has approved a $27,028.47 grant to South Central Community Action Agency, Inc. The South Central Community Action Agency, Inc. provides assistance to individuals in Claiborne, Madison, Rankin, Simpson and Walthall Counties. The rural development funds will be used to assist two very low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes. For more information call Ms. Sheletta Buckley at 601-847-5552.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=787:thompson-issues-statement-on-james-chaney-andrew-goodman-and-michael-schwerner-medal-of-freedom&catid=41&Itemid=148,"Thompson Issues Statement on James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner Medal of Freedom",2014-11-24,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=782:james-chaney-andrew-goodman-and-michael-schwerner-to-posthumously-receive-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom&catid=41&Itemid=148,"James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner to Posthumously Receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom",2014-11-21,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=780:thompson-urges-minority-investment-in-immigration-reform&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON URGES MINORITY INVESTMENT IN IMMIGRATION REFORM,2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=781:congressman-thompson-announces-410-413awarded-to-coahoma-community-college&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $410,413AWARDED TO COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE",2014-11-20,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=779:thompson-calls-for-action-following-hinds-county-ballot-irregularities-in-november-election&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON CALLS FOR ACTION FOLLOWING HINDS COUNTY BALLOT IRREGULARITIES IN NOVEMBER ELECTION,2014-11-14,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=774:congressman-thompson-announces-19-300-awarded-to-the-attala-county-board-of-supervisors&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $19,300 AWARDED TO THE ATTALA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS",2014-11-04,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=776:congressman-thompson-announces-19-500-awarded-to-the-town-of-goodman&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $19,500 AWARDED TO THE TOWN OF GOODMAN",2014-11-04,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=777:congressman-thompson-announces-65-400-awarded-to-the-city-of-lexington&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $65,400 AWARDED TO THE CITY OF LEXINGTON",2014-11-04,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=778:congressman-thompson-announces-50-000-awarded-to-the-jefferson-county-board-of-supervisors&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $50,000 AWARDED TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS",2014-11-04,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20141105191422/http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=775:congressman-thompson-announces-50-000-awarded-to-aaron-henry-community-health-services&catid=41&Itemid=148,"CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $50,000 AWARDED TO AARON HENRY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES",2014-11-04,2014,2014-11,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Press Releases CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $50,000 AWARDED TO AARON HENRY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture/ Community Facilities Grant Program has approved a $50,000 grant to Aaron Henry Community Health Services. The rural development funds will be used to purchase furniture and equipment for the new Health Center located in Coldwater, MS. For more information, call Mr. Larry Haynes, Chairman of Aaron Henry Community Health Services, at 662-624-4292.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=773:media-advisory-congressman-thompson-and-federal-railroad-administrator-joseph-c-szabo-to-host-media-availability&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Thompson and Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo to Host Media Availability,2014-10-30,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=770:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-thompson-to-attend-annual-jackson-public-schools-junior-rotc-military-jamboree&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie Thompson to Attend Annual Jackson Public Schools Junior ROTC Military Jamboree,2014-10-28,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=771:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-thompson-to-serve-as-speaker-during-the-mississippi-black-leadership-summit&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie Thompson to Serve as Speaker during the Mississippi Black Leadership Summit,2014-10-28,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=772:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-thompson-to-attend-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-in-holmes-county&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie Thompson to Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Holmes County,2014-10-28,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=769:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-thompson-keynote-speaker-during-the-annual-freedom-fund-banquet&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie Thompson Keynote Speaker During the Annual Freedom Fund Banquet,2014-10-22,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=768:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-thompson-to-attend-mvsu-presidential-inauguration&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie Thompson to Attend MVSU Presidential Inauguration,2014-10-14,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=766:congressman-thompson-announces-200-000-in-grant-funds-to-the-mississippi-association-of-cooperatives-and-tri-county-agricultural-cooperative&catid=41&Itemid=148,"Congressman Thompson ANNOUNCES $200,000 in Grant Funds to the Mississippi Association of Cooperatives and Tri County Agricultural Cooperative",2014-10-01,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=767:congressman-bennie-g-thompson-mississippi-second-congressional-district-2014-college-career-fair2&catid=41&Itemid=148,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Mississippi Second Congressional District 2014 College – Career Fair,2014-10-01,2014,2014-10,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=765:congressman-bennie-g-thompson-mississippi-second-congressional-district-2014-college-career-fair&catid=41&Itemid=148,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Mississippi Second Congressional District 2014 College – Career Fair,2014-09-30,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=764:congressman-bennie-g-thompson-hosts-his-annual-college-and-career-fair2&catid=41&Itemid=148,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Hosts His Annual College and Career Fair,2014-09-26,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=760:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-attend-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-of-the-newly-renovated-emergency-operation-center-building&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Newly Renovated Emergency Operation Center Building,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=761:thompson-invites-the-anointed-bodies-of-christ-to-perform-during-the-congressional-black-caucus-foundation-s-annual-legislative-conference-gospel-extravaganza-in-washington&c,THOMPSON INVITES THE ANOINTED BODIES OF CHRIST TO PERFORM DURING THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATIONS ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA IN WASHINGTON,2014-09-17,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=758:thompson-op-ed-an-illness-away-from-bankruptcy-how-a-refusal-to-expand-medicaid-is-robbing-the-middle-class&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON OP-ED: AN ILLNESS AWAY FROM BANKRUPTCY: HOW A REFUSAL TO EXPAND MEDICAID IS ROBBING THE MIDDLE CLASS,2014-09-16,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=762:congressman-thompson-announces-1-132-041-awarded-to-tunica-county&catid=41&Itemid=148,"Congressman Thompson ANNOUNCES $1,132,041 Awarded to Tunica County",2014-09-15,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=755:congressman-bennie-g-thompson-hosts-his-annual-college-and-career-fair2014&catid=41&Itemid=148,CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON HOSTS HIS ANNUAL COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR,2014-09-12,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=759:thompson-statement-on-the-20th-anniversary-of-americorps&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON STATEMENT ON THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICORPS,2014-09-12,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=753:thompson-announces-17-8-million-department-of-transportation-grant-for-three-county-improvement-initative&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $17.8 MILLION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT FOR THREE-COUNTY IMPROVEMENT INITATIVE,2014-09-11,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=754:thompson-statement-on-president-s-address&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS,2014-09-11,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=756:congressman-thompson-announces-36-000-awarded-to-the-mississippi-department-of-transportation&catid=41&Itemid=148,"Congressman Thompson Announces $ 36,000 Awarded to the Mississippi Department of Transportation",2014-09-11,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=757:congressman-thompson-announces-301-725-awarded-to-the-city-of-hollandale&catid=41&Itemid=148,"Congressman Thompson Announces $ 301,725 Awarded to the City of Hollandale",2014-09-11,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752:congressman-thompson-announces-healthy-start-grants-awarded-in-the-second-congressional-district&catid=41&Itemid=148,Congressman Thompson ANNOUNCES Healthy Start Grants Awarded in the Second Congressional District,2014-09-02,2014,2014-09,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=749:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-participate-in-town-hall-meeting-hosted-by-senator-sollie-norwood&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Participate in Town Hall Meeting Hosted by Senator Sollie Norwood,2014-08-22,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=750:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-visit-capital-city-beverages&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Visit Capital City Beverages,2014-08-22,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=748:thompson-and-walgreens-to-donate-backpacks-to-key-elementary&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON AND WALGREENS TO DONATE BACKPACKS TO KEY ELEMENTARY,2014-08-13,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=747:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-participate-in-meeting-hosted-by-the-alzheimer-s-association-mississippi-chapter&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Participate in Meeting Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Mississippi Chapter,2014-08-12,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=742:media-advisory-thompson-to-make-donation-to-mid-south-food-bank&catid=41&Itemid=148,MEDIA ADVISORY: THOMPSON TO MAKE DONATION TO MID-SOUTH FOOD BANK,2014-08-08,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=741:thompson-makes-donation-to-mid-south-food-bank&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON MAKES DONATION TO MID-SOUTH FOOD BANK,2014-08-07,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=743:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-attend-the-jackson-hinds-comprehensive-health-center-naming-ceremony-in-his-honor&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Attend the Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Naming Ceremony in his Honor,2014-08-07,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=744:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-guest-speaker-during-the-itta-bena-recreation-league-annual-baseball-banquet&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Guest Speaker During the Itta Bena Recreation League Annual Baseball Banquet,2014-08-07,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=745:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-attend-the-grand-opening-of-the-cookie-net&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Attend the Grand Opening of the Cookie Net,2014-08-07,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=746:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-attend-the-american-legion-post-200-town-hall-meeting&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Attend the American Legion Post #200 Town Hall Meeting,2014-08-07,2014,2014-08,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=739:thompson-on-lawsuit-against-president-obama&catid=41&Itemid=148,Thompson on Lawsuit Against President Obama,2014-07-30,2014,2014-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140801010053/http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=738:mississippi-veterans-cannot-afford-to-wait&catid=41&Itemid=148,Mississippi Veterans Cannot Afford to Wait,2014-07-30,2014,2014-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Press Releases Mississippi Veterans Cannot Afford to Wait WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02)released the following statement regarding the proposed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) bill: Congress must act immediately to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. No veteran should be forced to wait for health care or other benefits they have earned. While not perfect, this bill is a push in the right direction to reform the VA system and should be brought to the floor without delay. The 200,000 veterans living in Mississippi cannot afford to wait any longer, said Congressman Thompson. This week, the House of Representatives and Senate are scheduled to vote on legislation that will repair our VA health system. Recently, the VA system was challenged by long patient wait times and attempts to falsify records to cover up service delays. The proposed legislation provides a much needed overhaul to the VA system and will improve the quality of our veterans health program. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=737:thompson-urges-compassion-for-unaccompanied-children&catid=41&Itemid=148,Thompson Urges Compassion for Unaccompanied Children,2014-07-22,2014,2014-07,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=731:thompson-announces-participation-in-house-social-media-challenge&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN HOUSE SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE,2014-06-30,2014,2014-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140627042047/http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=730:thompson-welcomes-summer-interns-khari-johnson-kallie-hargrove-and-alex-ortiz&catid=41&Itemid=148,"THOMPSON WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS: KHARI JOHNSON, KALLIE HARGROVE AND ALEX ORTIZ",2014-06-26,2014,2014-06,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Press Releases THOMPSON WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS: KHARI JOHNSON, KALLIE HARGROVE AND ALEX ORTIZ WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced the summer interns for his Washington, DC office. Kallie Hargroveis a summer intern with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and formally worked as a Congressional House Page for Congressman Thompson. A native of Raymond, Mississippi, Kallie is a junior kinesiology major at Hampton University. Leading an active campus life, Kallie is a part of the student recruitment team, Rose Petal Mentors, band manager for the Marching Force, and Vice-President of the South-East Pre Alumni Council. After receiving her degree in kinesiology, Kallie plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in nursing and specialize in hematology-oncology. Khari Johnsonis a sophomore mass communications/English double major at Tougaloo College. Khari is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, an Eagle Scout, award-winning motion picture creator and a Presidential Scholar at Tougaloo. Upon graduation, Johnson hopes to pursue a graduate degree in film studies. Alex Ortizis a junior economics major at Tougaloo College. On campus, Ortiz is a Presidential Scholar and serves as the Vice President for the Reuben V. Anderson Pre Law Society. Alex is also a resident assistant, Tougaloo Ambassador, and a Young People 4 Undergraduate Alumnus. Alex serves as a Spanish Tutor and has studied economics at Brown University through the Tougaloo - Brown Exchange Program. After graduation, Alex plans to attend law school and would like to continue to work in government or build a career in law. ""I am pleased to have Alex, Khari and Kallie join my office this summer,"" saidCongressman Thompson. While in Washington our interns are able to experience the legislative process first-hand. As native Mississippians and students of my alma mater, I am confident that they will use this experience as motivation to improve their communities.",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=728:advisory-thompson-to-award-velma-jackson-state-championship-boys-basketball-team-and-district-champions&catid=41&Itemid=148,ADVISORY: THOMPSON TO AWARD VELMA JACKSON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND DISTRICT CHAMPIONS,2014-05-14,2014,2014-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=724:thompson-to-award-callaway-5a-state-championship-boys-basketball-team-and-district-champions&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON TO AWARD CALLAWAY 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND DISTRICT CHAMPIONS,2014-05-13,2014,2014-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=725:advisory-thompson-to-award-s-v-marshall-state-championship-boys-basketball-team-and-district-champions&catid=41&Itemid=148,ADVISORY: THOMPSON TO AWARD S.V. MARSHALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND DISTRICT CHAMPIONS,2014-05-13,2014,2014-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=726:thompson-to-host-media-availabilty-with-tsa-administrator-john-pistole&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON TO HOST MEDIA AVAILABILTY WITH TSA ADMINISTRATOR JOHN PISTOLE,2014-05-13,2014,2014-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=727:thompson-saddened-by-loss-of-attorney-precious-martin&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON SADDENED BY LOSS OF ATTORNEY PRECIOUS MARTIN,2014-05-12,2014,2014-05,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://web.archive.org/web/20140425010901/http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=723:thompson-disappointed-by-supreme-court-ruling-on-affirmative-action&catid=41&Itemid=148,Thompson Disappointed by Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action,2014-04-22,2014,2014-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,web.archive.org,,,legacy,"Press Releases Thompson Disappointed by Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), released the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Courts decision to uphold Michigans ban on using race as a factor in college admissions: Todays Supreme Court decision has set a precedent that will make it harder for minority students to receive a college education. Minority and underprivileged students already face serious disadvantages when pursing higher education. For years, affirmative action has helped to level the playing field so that minority students have the same opportunities as their white counterparts. I am disappointed by the Supreme Courts decision. Todays ruling will undo many gains of the last 50 years and will directly undermine the long accepted standard that colleges and universities have a compelling interest in obtaining the educational benefits that come from a diverse student population. Today the Supreme Court upheld Michigans ban on using race as a factor in college admissions. The justices said in a 6-2 ruling that Michigan voters had the right to change their state constitution to prohibit public colleges and universities from taking account of race in admissions decisions. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=720:thompson-to-host-media-availability-with-secretary-of-homeland-security&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON TO HOST MEDIA AVAILABILITY WITH SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY,2014-04-16,2014,2014-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=721:thompson-to-host-press-availability-with-u-s-secretary-of-transportation-anthony-foxx&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON TO HOST PRESS AVAILABILITY WITH U.S. SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION ANTHONY FOXX,2014-04-16,2014,2014-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=722:thompson-to-host-media-availabilty-with-secretary-of-homeland-security&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON TO HOST MEDIA AVAILABILTY WITH SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY,2014-04-16,2014,2014-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=719:thompson-to-host-u-s-secretary-of-transportation-anthony-foxx-and-secretary-of-homeland-security-jeh-johnson&catid=41&Itemid=148,THOMPSON TO HOST U.S. SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION ANTHONY FOXX AND SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY JEH JOHNSON,2014-04-11,2014,2014-04,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=729:congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-academy-nominations-for-second-congressional-district&catid=41&Itemid=148,Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Academy Nominations for Second Congressional District,2014-03-18,2014,2014-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=715:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-host-summer-food-service-program-informational-meeting&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Host Summer Food Service Program Informational Meeting,2014-03-14,2014,2014-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=716:media-advisory-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-to-host-school-to-prison-pipeline-panel-discussion&catid=41&Itemid=148,Media Advisory: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to Host School to Prison Pipeline Panel Discussion,2014-03-14,2014,2014-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=714:thompson-annonces-an-increase-in-fema-grant-funding-to-mississippi&catid=41&Itemid=148,Thompson Annonces an Increase in FEMA Grant Funding to Mississippi,2014-03-10,2014,2014-03,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=712:congressman-bennie-thompson-hosts-affordable-healthcare-enrollment-tour&catid=41&Itemid=148,Congressman Bennie Thompson Hosts Affordable Healthcare Enrollment Tour,2014-02-11,2014,2014-02,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=711:thompson-statement-on-his-vote-for-h-r-2642-farm-bill&catid=41&Itemid=148,Thompson Statement on his Vote for H.R. 2642 (Farm Bill),2014-01-29,2014,2014-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=709:thompson-hosts-greenville-councilman-errick-simmons-during-state-of-the-union-address&catid=41&Itemid=148,Thompson Hosts Greenville Councilman Errick Simmons During State of the Union Address,2014-01-28,2014,2014-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=710:thompson-statement-on-president-obama-s-state-of-the-union-address&catid=41&Itemid=148,Thompson Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address,2014-01-28,2014,2014-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z http://benniethompson.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=708:thompson-announces-new-staffer-terry-native-daphene-brooks&catid=41&Itemid=148,"Thompson Announces New Staffer, Terry Native Daphene Brooks",2014-01-06,2014,2014-01,Democrat,House,MS,Bennie Thompson,T000193,benniethompson.house.gov,,,legacy,"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thompson Statement on DHS Confirmation Vote December 5, 2017 (WASHINGTON) Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news the Senate has confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be Homeland Security Secretary:",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z