Topic: U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson

It is my belief that federal law prohibits individuals from carrying firearms in all areas of an airport and that TSA has the authority to enforce these restrictions

Rep calls for airport anti-gun enforcement Jul 22, 2008

And time and time again, Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to implement and fund these recommendations to ensure our safety

Thompson: GOP blocking recovery efforts Sep 02, 2006

The most insulting thing you hear is that (immigrants) are doing jobs that we won't do ... as if the idea is that if we won't do a back-breaking job for $5.15 an hour without protections -- healthcare, workers' compensation -- (it) means we are shiftless and lazy. That is simply an insult

U.S. blacks claim immigration bias May 04, 2006