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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard an original cosponsor of H.R. 4, a measure repealing the authority of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to require that businesses report every expense they incur over $600, voted in favor of the bill earlier today. Passage of H.R. 4, which gained unanimous support from House Republicans and 76 Democrats, comes as federal courts continue to challenge the new law, with most recently a U.S.

Washington, D.C. -- John “Jack” Mellgard, of Clearfield County, will soon join the midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy, according to U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, who nominated him. John is the son of Reverend and Mrs. J. Robert Mellgard.

“Jack is supremely qualified for this appointment, and it is a great honor to have nominated him to the U.S. Naval Academy,” said Thompson. “Jack will join the talented men and women who have the honor of serving in our nation’s service academies.”

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today announced that he will hold a constituent town hall meeting on Wednesday, February 23rd, in Lock Haven, Clinton County. The meeting is open to the public and designed as a forum to hear from constituents of the 5th Congressional District. Details of the event are as follows:

Lock Haven Town Hall

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Wednesday, February 23rd

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted in support of House Amendment (H. AMDT.) # 214, a measure to prohibit funds for the Department of Education Regulations on Gainful Employment. The Department of Education’s Gainful Employment regulations are a controversial regulatory process that would impose arbitrary requirements on proprietary schools, deny access to students and undermine the strength of the American workforce.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted in support of H. Res. 72, a resolution directing House committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Government, with respect to their effect on jobs and economic growth. The resolution passed the full House of Representatives by a vote of 391-28. Thompson issued the following statement upon final passage:

Washington, D.C.—Nathan Weber, 19, of Lycoming County, will soon join the cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, according to U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, who nominated him. Nathan is the son of William and Rae Weber.

“Nathan excelled in his studies and served his community and colleagues well, and it is an honor to congratulate him on his acceptance to West Point,” said Thompson. “Weber will be a superb cadet and his talents and dedication will be a tremendous asset for our Armed Services.”

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Obama traveled to the 5th District of Pennsylvania to deliver remarks on America’s energy policy and the work being done at Penn State University through the Energy Innovation Hub. After greeting the President on the tarmac at the University Park Airport and attending his remarks, Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) issued the following statement: