Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (PA-05) and Jason Altmire (PA-04) today welcomed the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services’ (CMS) decision to delay the originally scheduled start date for round two of its competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment for six months, until the summer of 2013. Citing concerns that the competitive bidding program would push small businesses out of the marketplace and diminish seniors’ quality of care, Thompson and Altmire introduced the Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act (H.R.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, today announced that the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs has instituted new U.S. Birth Certificate Requirements for passport applications. The following information was provided by the U.S. Department of State.
Washington, D.C.— John DiEugenio, of Boalsburg, will soon join the cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. , according to U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, who nominated him. John is the son of Dr. Richard and Janet DiEugenio.
“John has served his community and challenged himself through rigorous coursework,” said Thompson. “I am proud to have supported his nomination and congratulate his acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Academy.”
Washington, D.C. – Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) today joined the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee for a field hearing to review the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the health care reform law passed in March of 2010, and its impact on the Commonwealth.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson will join the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee tomorrow, March 23rd, for a field hearing to review the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the health care reform law passed in March of 2009. The hearing, “PPACA in Pennsylvania: One Year of Broken Promises,” is being held by Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (PA-16). Thompson, a former therapist and licensed nursing home administrator of 28 years, was asked to join the hearing at Chairman Pitt’s request.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), Chairman, and Rep. Tim Holden (D-PA), Ranking Member, of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry held a public hearing to further review the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), agricultural practices, and their implications on watersheds communities.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Representative Jason Altmire (D-PA) today formally introduced H.R. 1041, the Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act, to a standing-room-only audience of reporters, small businesses owners, and consumer advocates. The deficit neutral H.R. 1041, repeals the flawed Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Representative Jason Altmire (D-PA) on Tuesday, March 15th at 10:30 A.M. will hold a press conference to discuss introduction of H.R. 1041, the Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act, a measure to repeal the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program at no new cost to taxpayers.
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Washington, D.C. – Leading aggressive oversight of the U.S. Department of Education, today during a hearing held by the Higher Education and Workforce Training Subcommittee, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson prompted Inspector General Kathleen Tighe to further investigate allegations of improprieties within the Department of Education with regard to recently unveiled communications between the department and Wall Street about proposed regulations.