Press Releases

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today announced that his district office staff will travel to various sites across the 5th Congressional District in the next few weeks, to hold constituent hours. While Thompson maintains two full time district offices in Bellefonte and Titusville, he is committed to bringing constituent services to every one of the 17 counties in the district by offering this face-to-face time with staff in different locations.

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today applauded the decision by Judge Sean McLaughlin, of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, denying the motions for reconsideration by the U.S. Forest Service on McLaughlin’s December 15, 2009 decision. That decision allowed drilling to continue in the Allegheny National Forest.

Washington, D.C.—A measure to congratulate Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, H. Res. 1112, passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by voice vote. It was introduced by U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard.

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today announced Nicholas Fink, 17, of Oil City, has accepted a fully qualified appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. He is the son of John and Erin Fink.

“One of the honors of serving the 5th District is having a role in helping outstanding young men and women apply to the service academies,” said Thompson. “Nicholas has shown his qualifications for becoming part of the Long Grey Line at West Point, and I believe he will become an excellent officer and leader.”

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today announced that Bryan R. Schmidt, 17, of State College, has accepted a fully qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Bryan is the son of Robert and Stephanie Schmidt.

“It is a great pleasure to have the honor of nominating outstanding young men and women to the service academies,” said Thompson. “Bryan has excelled both academically and in sports at State College Area High School and has a balanced outlook that will serve him well at the Naval Academy.”

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today announced that Eugene H. Lefebvre, III, 18, of Titusville, has accepted a fully qualified appointment for admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Eugene is the son of Eugene II and Jennifer Lefebvre.

“It is a great pleasure to have the honor of nominating outstanding young men and women to the service academies,” said Thompson. “Eugene is an excellent student and has a variety of interests that will serve him well as he works toward his goals at the Academy.”

Washington, D.C.—At a hearing today in the House Education and Labor Committee, U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, questioned U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, on President Obama’s Executive Order encouraging Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for federal contracts and asked why the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has imposed them when going to bid.

Washington, D.C.—Today U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, wrote to Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett to ask him to investigate claims in Ralph M. Bailets’ suit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in which he alleges corruption and waste.