Press Releases
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, issued the following statement upon conclusion of President Obama’s first State of the Nation Address:
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative and Penn State Alumnus, Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, took to the House Floor this morning to congratulate and praise the over 15,000 students that raised $7.49 million to help conquer pediatric cancer as part of this year’s THON. Check out Congressman Thompson’s You Tube Channel to view the video; transcript below.
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the house for and revise and extend my remarks.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, announced today that he will be joined by Clearfield County Commissioner Mark McCracken in Washington for President Obama’s first State of the Nation Address tomorrow, February 24, 2009. Thompson issued the following statement:
DuBois, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Pa., announced today that he has introduced legislation that would prohibit the tolling of federal highways, including Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania. Thompson issued the following statement on the introduction of the Keeping America’s Freeway’s Free Act (KAFFA):
Bellefonte, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, caught up with WNEP-TV (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre) and WJAC-TV (Johnstown/Altoona) to discuss the recently passed economic stimulus package. Thompson, who voted against the massive spending measure, talks about his reasons for voting against the package and its potential negative effects on the economy.
Bellefonte, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson, R-Howard, issued the following statement honoring two of the most transformational and inspiring figures in American history, Presidents’ Washington and Lincoln:
"While today we celebrate the lives of two American patriots in Presidents Washington and Lincoln, we must first take a second and reflect upon the moment that tested their leadership and conviction.
Washington, DC – With an ailing economy and unemployment on the rise, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today reiterated the urgent need for Congress to pass legislation that will stimulate the economy and provide meaningful tax relief to middle class families and small business owners, invests in our nation’s infrastructure, and provide assistance for the unemployed.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, will appear live on the Pennsylvania Cable Network’s (PCN) Call-In Program, Monday, February 16. Congressman Thompson will take viewers’ calls beginning at 7:00 p.m. with a rebroadcast of the program airing Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Washington, DC – U.S Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, joined his Pennsylvania colleagues and freshman classmate, Representative Tom Rooney, R-Fla., to honor the Pittsburgh Steelers on their sixth National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl Championship. Thompson, who cosponsored H.Res. 110, a resolution congratulating the Steelers on winning Super Bowl XLIII, issued the following statement on the House Floor:
Washington, DC – Reaffirming his opposition to the current spending bill making its way through Congress, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, took to the House floor today to voice his strong opposition to the process by which the legislation was crafted and its potential negative effect on the economy.