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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today during a radio address reminded Medicare beneficiaries of the upcoming December 7th, 2011, deadline for the 2012 Medicare Open Annual Enrollment Period. The full text of Thompson’s remarks, which includes additional Medicare beneficiary enrollment information, are provided below.
Remarks as prepared:
“Hi, this is Congressman Glenn Thompson, U.S. Representative for the 5th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.
Since the shocking revelations at Penn State University became public, mortifying our community, the Commonwealth and Nation, my family and I continue to keep our thoughts and prayers with the Penn State community, especially those directly impacted by these tragic developments.
Moving forward, I have confidence the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office will shed additional light on the matter and ensure that justice is served. In the meantime, as a community, we must continue the healing process.
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has awarded Emergency Relief in the amount $1,742,280 to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the repair and reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads that suffered serious damage during Tropical Storm Lee, according to U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson. Federal-aid infrastructure in a total of 18 Pennsylvania counties, including Lycoming, were damaged as a result of the storm’s heavy rains and flooding.
Greetings,
In September, President Obama delivered a speech before Congress to discuss the economy. With unemployment now surpassing eight percent for more than two years, it was my hope that the President would move past his ‘stimulus' spending proposals and put forward targeted proposals for economic growth to help our small businesses and families struggling to make ends meet. Regrettably, the President's speech outlined more of the same, seeking more stimulus dollars without any credible plan for economic growth.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted to support a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. During general debate, Representative Thompson delivered remarks in support of the resolution. The measure, H. J. Res. 2, received the support of 236 Republicans and 25 Democrats, falling short of a two-thirds majority needed for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted to support H.R. 674, legislation to repeal the 3% withholding requirement on certain payments made to contractors doing business with federal, state, and local governments. The measure also includes provisions to promote the hiring of Veterans, through tax incentives and employment training programs. H.R. 674 passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 422-0.
Note: On November 17, 2011, FEMA amended the disaster declaration for communities impacted by Tropical Storm Lee to include Mifflin County.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) sent the following letter to the White House, withdrawing his support for the recommendation of former Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The full text of the letter is provided below.
Full text of letter:
November 11, 2011
The President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President: