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Bennie Thompson: “Given the noted upsurge in domestic, non-Islamic activity and the risk such ideologically-based violence may present to…”

On the recordJune 22, 2015
Given the noted upsurge in domestic, non-Islamic activity and the risk such ideologically-based violence may present to this Nation, we write to request that you hold a hearing on the threats posed by domestic terrorists when the House reconvenes in November.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Requests a hearing on domestic terrorism threats due to rising incidents.

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