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March 6, 2013
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It has been more than 1,400 days since the Democratic-controlled Senate passed a budget. You don’t have to look much further than this fact to understand...
January 4, 2013
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My wife, Penny, and I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2013. We have been very blessed this year with the addition of the first Thompson grandson, making this past holiday season exceptionally special...
November 1, 2012
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As we approach the next election, I wanted to offer a brief recap of the 112th Congress. While the last two years have resulted in a long list of legislative successes, in which House Republicans haven’t been afraid to take bold steps to address our country’s biggest challenges...
September 12, 2012
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Greetings,

As we approach the end of summer and move forward into fall, here's a quick update on important developments in Washington, D.C., and from across the 5th District of Pennsylvania.

May 1, 2012
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Since our last communication, the U.S. House of Representatives has been quite busy on numerous fronts. I’ve also been traveling the 5th District...
November 22, 2011
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Greetings,

In September, President Obama delivered a speech before Congress to discuss the economy. With unemployment now surpassing eight percent for more than two years, it was my hope that the President would move past his ‘stimulus' spending proposals and put forward targeted proposals for economic growth to help our small businesses and families struggling to make ends meet. Regrettably, the President's speech outlined more of the same, seeking more stimulus dollars without any credible plan for economic growth.

August 25, 2011
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Hello 5th District Residents,

June 9, 2011
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Greetings,

With the 112th Congress well under way, the U.S. House has quickly tackled some major issues and brought with it a long-needed system of checks-and-balances on the Administration and runaway government. Finally, we're beginning to see a real focus on the issues that matter most: ending the tax and spend culture in Washington, while working to foster real job creation, not simply throwing hard earned taxpayer dollars at the problem and hoping that it will stick.