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thompson-town-hall-rgbU.S. Rep. Mike Thompson at a Town Hall in Martinez Wednesday, April 19, 2017. The Town Hall focused on Social Security. Each month, more than 130,000 men and women in the Fifth Congressional District receive nearly $170 million in benefits, helping them put food on the table and provide for their families, Thompson said. He discussed a proposal to strengthen Social Security, increase benefits, cut taxes, and prevent seniors from retiring into poverty. Thompson, along with U.S. Rep John Larson (also present) previously rolled out the Social Security 2100 Act at a press conference in Washington, D.C. (COURTESY / On File)

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