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@BennieGThompson

Husband. Father. Grandfather. Avid hunter. Proudly serving in Congress. | Ranking member of . | Follow my Instagram: .

Bolton, Mississippi
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Joined October 2009
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    Nat’l park service hearing on designating civil rights sites in MS as possible Nat’l Park sites.16 WAPT News

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    3 hours ago

    ICYMI - Ranking Member blasts 'inhumane' Trump policy on border crossings

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    7 hours ago

    It’s time to send a clear message on the that . An undercount will hurt people in red states too—reducing federal funding for services they rely on every single day.

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  4. 24 hours ago

    It was an honor to walk with ’s class of 1968 during our Golden Anniversary. It was truly special to experience this with my wife and college sweetheart. Also, congratulations to Hope Goins, Staff Director for for being awarded Alumnus of the Year.

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    May 5

    I will never forget watching as the celebrated passing – a vote which caused families across the country to panic about how they would care for themselves & their loved ones.

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  6. May 3

    Each year, the federal government awards a significant percentage of contracting opportunities to small businesses owned by women, service-disabled veterans, minorities, and entrepreneurs in economically disadvantaged areas. To learn more, visit:

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    May 1

    . said the beauty of being a member of Congress on is you get to interact with constituents at the Dollar General, service station, drugstore, church: You just talk, which I find is the best poll in the world as to how things are really going.

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    May 1

    . , who is back in Mississippi, on congressional recess: Some folks think it’s exciting to come to Washington. I think it’s exciting to come home.

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  9. May 1

    May is National Foster Care Month. As a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, I am proud to renew my commitment to ensuring that every child has the safe, loving family they deserve

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    Apr 26

    Judge rules in favor of DACA Lawsuit Our nation made a promise to protect undocumented young immigrant and this administration attempted to renege on that promise, but justice prevailed.

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  11. Apr 26

    FACT: is currently under SEVEN separate investigations. He needs to be held accountable for his failures at .

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    Apr 26

    Hearing on , homeland security, and the budget with the Secretary is about to begin . VIDEO & MORE INFO------>

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    Apr 25

    State Director ., State President Gwen Prater & . talked with Guy King, legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. about healthcare, SNAP benefits, tax reform for medical expense deductions and voter engagement initiatives today.

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    Apr 25

    Four years later, the Flint water crisis is not over. Flint families and children still need our support. RT to say: .

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  15. Apr 25

    The people of my district depend on federal housing subsidies. I will fight relentlessly to ensure 's lackluster proposal is not be approved by Congress.

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    Apr 23

    . and demand FEMA remain in Puerto Rico to help with electrical grid. Get this and more in today’s Beat DC.

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    Apr 23

    “The women in the 115th Cong..are serving..in part b/c of the CRA of 64’ & VRA of 65’..Their diversity..give us hope our nation is moving toward becoming more competitive, secure, literate, innovative, healthy, peaceful and just.”

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    Apr 19

    Michael McField a safety specialist from our plant in Mississippi had a great meeting with his old friend . Thanks for your support of our team members & plant in MS!

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  19. Apr 18

    Republicans yet again are jeopardizing SNAP benefits for millions of low-income Americans including thousands of residents the .

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    Apr 18

    SNAP is the country's most effective anti-hunger program, helping 1 in 8 Americans afford a basic diet, with most recipients being seniors, children and the disabled. I cannot support a Farm Bill that will drastically cut these benefits.

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