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September 26, 2011

While seemingly well intentioned, the author neglects the fact that this legislation will allow for greater access to our public lands by releasing acres that have had more restrictions levied upon them as a result of being part of a wilderness designation study...

September 26, 2011
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Passage of HR 1581 will enable more Americans to enjoy our federal lands, in addition to protecting fisheries, wildlife and other critical ecosystems through proper land management and multiple-use practices...
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September 22, 2011
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The Constitution is more than just a document, it’s an enduring structure of our nation’s government, an inimitable system of checks and balances, separation of powers, and protection...
September 20, 2011
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In August, I sat down with the Hardwood Federation to discuss forestry policy and answer several questions pertaining to the upcoming Farm Bill, which were included in the "Hardwood Leaders Spotlight" for thier September 2011 Newsletter.

From the Hardwood Federation's September Newsletter:

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September 15, 2011
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This week during a floor speech before the U.S. House of Representatives, I congratulated Clinton County’s Keystone Little League baseball team on their historic run for the 2011 Little League World Series Championship. Below you can view a video of the remarks and access the Congressional Record for the full text and the Little League Eastern Region Tournament Summary. Congrats Keystone!

To watch the video, click below.

September 15, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today responded to House Speaker John Boehner’s speech before the Economic Club of Washington, where the Speaker stated that the President’s proposed American Jobs Act is a “poor substitute for the pro-growth policies needed to remove barriers to job creation in America.” Following the speech, Thompson issued the following statement:

September 13, 2011

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today lauded the Federal disaster declaration for Pennsylvania to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Lee. The federal declaration triggers the release of Federal funds to help individuals recover from the storm’s historic flooding, beginning September 3, 2011, and continuing.

September 11, 2011

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson today issued the following statement in recognition of the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:

September 9, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Early Friday morning, President Obama granted Pennsylvania's request for a state of emergency declaration due to the heavy rains which have caused massive flooding across the state. U.S. Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) yesterday joined U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), U.S.

September 8, 2011

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s economic address before a Joint Session in the U.S. House of Representatives.