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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson joined fellow Members of Congress today officially launching the House Natural Gas Caucus at a hearing to discuss the “State of U.S. Natural Gas Today.”
Washington, D.C.—The Committee for Education Funding last night awarded the Outstanding New Member Award to U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard. The award was given for his commitment to the nations’ students through advocating education as an investment in the future.
The ceremony, sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association and the Arts and Entertainment Television Network, took place last night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington where several other legislators were honored for their achievements.
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, joined five of his Pennsylvania Congressional colleagues today to nominate Erick Coolidge, of Tioga County, to the Dairy Advisory Committee, being created within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, (USDA).
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today announced he has selected Tom and Patti Long as a 2009 Angel in AdoptionTM. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in Adoption™ program, will honor the Longs, along with more than 190 Angels, at an awards ceremony and gala event in Washington, DC, at 2 p.m., September 30, 2009, in 325 Russell Senate Office Building.
Washington, D.C.—More than 280 students from high schools throughout the Western part of the 5th Congressional District, will attend a government seminar at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford the morning of September 28, 2009. “Government Outreach 2009” is hosted by U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard.
Washington, D.C.—More than 240 students from high schools throughout the Eastern part of the 5th Congressional District, will attend a government seminar at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania the morning of September 29, 2009. “Government Outreach 2009” is hosted by U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard.
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson today praised CBS News, which reported the Administration’s real estimate of costs per household for the Cap and Trade legislation.
Washington, D.C.—The Department of Homeland Security will open the application period for Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) at 8 a.m. on September 21, 2009 and end it at 5 p.m. on October 23, 2009.
“These are competitive grants that address the safety of the public and of firefighters from fire and fire-related hazards,” said U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, a long-time volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician. “Organizations eligible to apply should begin the process as soon as possible.”
Washington, D.C.—In August the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology estimated that half of the U.S. population could contract the H1N1 influenza virus between fall 2009 and spring 2010, according to Dr. David T. Tayloe, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He told a House of Representatives hearing today that the same advisors said the flu strain could result in the hospitalization of up to 1.8 million people and cause as many as 90,000 deaths—roughly double the normal flu season.