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Bill to Expand Small Business Capital Investment Passes House, Thompson Urges Senate Action

March 8, 2012

U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson today voted to support H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act...

Speech on Rising Gas Prices and America's Need for a Credible Energy Policy

March 6, 2012

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From earlier today on the House Floor:

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Mr. Speaker, before being appointed to office, President Obama’s Energy Secretary Steven Chu stated: “Somehow we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe,” this at a time when gasoline prices in Europe were $ 8-10 dollars per gallon.

Issues:EnergyMarcellus Shale

Thompson, Marino Announce $2,437,388.00 Grant for Lycoming County to Replace Lycoming Valley Railroad Bridge Damaged by Tropical Storm Lee

February 29, 2012

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U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) and Tom Marino (PA-10) have announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be awarding Lycoming County a grant...

Thompson’s Career & Technical Education Bill Advances as Part of House Elementary & Secondary Education Reauthorization

February 28, 2012

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The Education for Tomorrows Jobs Act (H.R. 3154), a bill introduced by U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson during the first half of the 112th Congress, today passed...

Issues:Career and Technical Education CaucusEducation

Thompson Announces David Gordeuk of Port Matilda Accepts Appointment to United States Naval Academy

February 27, 2012

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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today proudly announced the Fully Qualified Appointment of State College Area High School senior, David Gordeuk of Port Matilda, to the U.S. Naval Academy. David, the son of Mrs. Diane Gordeuk and the late Dr. Daniel Gordeuk, will join the Academy as a member of the Class of 2016. In addition to the appointment, David has been invited to join the Academy’s Navy Midshipmen Division 1 football team.

Thompson Joins House Natural Resources Committee Ohio Field Hearing on Natural Gas Development, Administration’s Regulatory Overreach

February 27, 2012

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U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today joined the House Natural Resource Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources for a field hearing in Steubenville, Ohio...

Issues:EnergyMarcellus Shale

Thompson Sends Letter to Defense Secretary Urging Full Utilization of STEP Act in Achieving Goals of Recently-released DoD-VA Joint Stategic Plan

February 24, 2012

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The letter emphasizes the aim and objectives of the law, as well as the critical roll the new law can play in meeting the goals of the recently released DoD-VA Joint Strategic Plan...

Issues:Military Service & Veterans Affairs

Thompson Nominates Ken Kane of McKean County to Serve on National Forest System Land Management Planning Advisory Committee

February 22, 2012

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U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has nominated Ken Kane, a native of McKean County, Pa., to serve as a member of the National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest...

Issues:AgricultureAllegheny National Forest

ICYMI: Thompson’s Education Equality Bill Praised During Legislative Hearing on Elementary & Secondary Education Reform

February 17, 2012

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The All Children are Equal (ACE) Act, a bill introduced by U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson in July of 2011, today was praised during a hearing...

Issues:Education

Thompson: “It’s Astounding that the President has Chosen to Double Down on the Same Failed Policies”

February 13, 2012

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U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today released the following statement on President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request...

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