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March 8, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today issued the following statement after the passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2019:

March 4, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson announced the details for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.

The winning piece of artwork from each congressional district across the country will be displayed in a special exhibit in the U.S. Capitol.

February 7, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today announced that Mr. Liam Wilderoter of DuBois, Pa. has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.

January 30, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson (D-MN) have introduced a bill to allow for unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias.

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January 24, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, every member of the Pennsylvania Republican Congressional Delegation supported an amendment to pay Department of Homeland Security employees for their work to date. This includes Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) employees and members of the U.S.

January 17, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today introduced legislation reauthorize the Oil Region National Heritage Area’s federal charter.  

January 3, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today was sworn in as United States Representative for Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District for the 116th Congress.  

December 12, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today approved a 5-year Farm Bill agreement that charts a better path for America’s farmers and ranchers, rural communities, small businesses, and consumers across the country.

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December 7, 2018 Press Release

BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s November 2018 jobs report, which showed the economy added 155,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent:

December 6, 2018 Press Release

BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for issuing a rule to provide schools more flexibility in implementing federal nutrition standards.

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December 11, 2019 In The News

U.S. Reps. John Joyce and Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, both Republicans, once again offered their unequivocal support for President Donald Trump – in regards to the investigation into his actions concerning Ukraine and the 2020 election – when formal articles of impeachment against him were unveiled on Tuesday.

December 5, 2019 In The News

More members of Congress are ready to play ball.

Not actual baseball. But the political battle underway on Capitol Hill to save Minor League Baseball teams like the Erie SeaWolves from getting cut.

November 24, 2019 In The News

When men and women leave the military, they enter civilian life with skills learned during time spent serving their country, but not necessarily the certifications needed to meet job requirements in specific fields.

The process to get the proper training can be frustrating, costly and time-consuming.

November 21, 2019 In The News

The State College Spikes face an uncertain future, but they will be “open for business” in 2020.

November 15, 2019 In The News

With the Pennsylvania bat population threatened, Howard Nursery is making more bat boxes than ever before. On Saturday, the nursery will host an event to promote conservation of these “good neighbors.”

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October 26, 2019 In The News

U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson brought together over 50 federal, state and local officials with carbon industry leaders and Pennsylvania State University scientists to discuss recent innovations that could reignite the coal and carbon industries. Included in the summit on Friday were Mary Neumayr, chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality; Dr.

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October 25, 2019 In The News

Government and business leaders gathered in Elk County Friday morning to talk about the future of the coal and carbon industry.

Today was the Carbon and Coal Innovation Summit in St. Marys.

U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson and White House Environmental Quality chair Mary Neumayr spoke at the summit.

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October 23, 2019 In The News

Pennsylvania Republican members of the House of Representatives aren’t having it when it comes to House Chairman Adam Schiff and Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats’ “secret behind closed doors” impeachment inquiry.

October 10, 2019 In The News

The Venango County Economic Development Authority has received a $1.5 million POWER grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.

October 5, 2019 In The News

Congressman Glenn Thompson says the recent good news on job creation isn't an accident.

"In September, 136,000 jobs were created (nationwide)," Thompson said Friday at the annual meeting of Jefferson County Development Council. "We continue to be on that amazing trajectory in terms of the nationwide economy."

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