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December 2, 2014
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last week the U.S. Energy Information Administration published its “Today in Energy” report, which illustrated...
Issues:EnergyMarcellus Shale
November 24, 2014
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In comments submitted Friday to the Agencies, we outlined concerns specific to our home state and those of our constituents..
Issues:Agriculture
October 3, 2014
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On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disseminated a number of Ebola resources for use by health care professionals, state and local health departments...
Issues:Healthcare
September 19, 2014
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Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August jobs report that indicated only 142,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy, marking the lowest amount of job growth in 2014...
August 8, 2014
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It's No Misunderstanding: EPA Overreach on Waters of the U.S. Rule

August 8, 2014

By Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Penn.)

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory attack on our economy in central and northwestern Pennsylvania has been growing for some time. In recent months, the EPA moved forward with another power grab to redefine the agency's jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA), through a new proposed rule commonly known as the Waters of the United States (WOTUS).

Issues:Agriculture
July 11, 2014
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Mr.Speaker, this week I had the opportunity to join rural school advocates from across the country here in Washington for the release of the ‘Why Rural Matters’ 2013-14 report...
Issues:Education
May 22, 2014
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New mental health screening that supporters say could help stem the high rate of military suicides or even stop shooting rampages passed the House on Thursday...
Issues:Military Service & Veterans Affairs
May 21, 2014
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Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Mark A. Nordenberg, chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh...
Issues:Education