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@BennieGThompson

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

Bolton, Mississippi
benniethompson.house.gov
Joined October 2009

Media

  1. Dec 17

    I stand with 's , expressing our concerns about the privacy mishaps & hate speech incidents Facebook has allowed. Our hope is this boycott will charge Facebook to do a better job of protecting & supporting communities of color online. Join us!

    8 replies 50 retweets 74 likes
  2. Nov 30

    On , we remember those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and honor their memory by recommitting to this fight. To help , please get tested and .

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  3. Nov 12

    Congressman Thompson’s statement regarding ’s comments on her attendance of a public hanging:

    34 replies 103 retweets 142 likes
  4. Nov 1

    I led a 43 Member letter to urging him to drop his lawsuit, which would stop protections for pre-existing condition patients under the Affordable Care Act. It’s time we expand Medicaid to ensure quality health-care access for all Mississippians.

    2 replies 31 retweets 44 likes
  5. Sep 27

    I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.

    10 replies 43 retweets 109 likes
  6. Sep 20

    LIVE: "The Hurricane Maria Conference: Reflecting on Catastrophe and Preparing for the Future"

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  7. Sep 17

    Myself along with and are hosting The Hurricane Maria Conference this Thursday! We hope to see you there!

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  8. Sep 7

    How many of you knew that Jesse Holland, the author of Marvel’s book, is a native of Holly Springs, Mississippi? Thanks for stopping by my office today, Jesse! Mississippi is always producing our nation’s brightest stars!

    6 retweets 7 likes
  9. Sep 4

    is open! Register today.

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  10. Aug 22

    Congressman Thompson released the following statement regarding the verdict of ’s former campaign chairman, :

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    2 replies 21 retweets 37 likes
  11. Aug 16

    Today, myself along with 11 House Democratic Members sent a letter to concerning the Medicaid Work Requirement proposal for Mississippi. The proposal harms thousands of people, especially African-Americans throughout .

    , , and 7 others
    12 replies 91 retweets 106 likes
  12. Aug 9

    For ten years has donated a truckload of protein to Mid-South Food Bank to help end hunger throughout . The donated food will be distributed among the Food Bank’s partners that provide daily meals and food pantry services to food insecurity.

    1 reply 2 retweets 9 likes
  13. Jul 26

    We ended the day with a tour of the House floor and a beautiful view off of the speakers balcony, courtesy of Ms. Latrice Powell, who is a fellow Mississippian! Now you see what it’s like to be an intern on Capitol Hill.

    1 reply 7 retweets 12 likes
  14. Jul 26

    One of the special things about our internship is the access that we have to Rep. Thompson. We love that he is never too busy to give us advice. This photo captured one of the many times that the Congressman made himself available to answer our questions.

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  15. Jul 26

    Congressman Thompson ensures that his interns are prepared to succeed after graduation. Today we attended the Congressional Black Associates Intern Training Workshop.

    8 retweets 22 likes
  16. Jul 26

    We have had a blast interning on the Hill. We’ve had the opportunity to meet so many influential people throughout the summer. Take a look at some of our highlights from June until now.

    1 reply 8 retweets 16 likes
  17. Jul 26

    Check out this photo from the first time I saw Congressman Thompson live on the House Floor! I was excited, intrigued by his words, and proud to be from Mississippi!

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  18. Jul 26

    In the mornings, we have the chance to prep the congressman on the details of the day. This consists of trending topics, meetings, and votes on the floor. We make sure that Rep. Thompson is equipped to fight the good fight for MS’s 2nd Congressional District.

    6 retweets 13 likes
  19. Jul 26

    Happy National Intern Day! My name is Tyson King, a Hattiesburg native and a recent Hattiesburg High graduate. I will be attending the University of MS this fall. Stay tuned as we show you the daily task of a Congressional Intern.

    1 reply 7 retweets 17 likes
  20. Jul 26

    Hey, My name is Curtis Hill. I am a Junior at The University of MS majoring in English. My love for education and politics is what brought me to D.C. I would like to give thanks to the Honorable Congressman Thompson. Buckle up because you're in for a treat!

    3 retweets 13 likes

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