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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, introduced legislation this week that will amend the Small Business Act by allowing third parties the opportunity to provide high-quality distance training and education to potential and existing entrepreneurs through the use of technology.
Washington, DC – U.S Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Howard, issued the following statement summarizing recent meetings he initiated between his staff and vested interests regarding the numerous issues surrounding the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) and local communities:
“I was not at all surprised to learn just how great of an impact the oil and gas industry has on the local economy. And what’s even more impressive is how great an economic impact this industry continues to have one hundred and fifty years after the discovery of oil in nearby Titusville.
Group will develop policy that ensures energy independence without raising taxes
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-Pa.), has been tapped by House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), to serve as a member of the House GOP American Energy Solutions Group. The group will be chaired by Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-Ind.).
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, this afternoon delivered a letter to Kent Connaughton, Regional Forester for the United States Forest Service (USFS), outlining his concerns with the review process currently in place for oil and natural gas permits on the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Thompson submitted these comments in response to the USFS Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the ANF, pursuant to Federal Register Document E9–3862, February 27, 2009.
DuBois, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Howard, and State Representative Matt Gabler, Treasure Lake, announced today that their district office staff will hold joint office hours to assist constituents with both federal and state issues on Thursday, April 2.
President’s budget will leave a legacy of debt for future generations
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Pa., today called on the Administration to look to the future, and focus on implementing smart government, not big government solutions, when tackling the many challenges facing our economy.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, joined his fellow freshman Republican colleagues in announcing legislation that directs the Secretary of the Treasury to recoup, within two weeks of passage, the $165 million in bonuses paid to American International Group (AIG) executives.
Thompson joined his colleagues at an afternoon press conference to express his outrage.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, issued the following statement denouncing AIG’s reported $165 million in bonus payments to ‘contractually obligated’ employees:
“After supplying AIG with $170 billion in taxpayer dollars to keep them afloat, and now learning that $165 million of this was used to pay employee bonuses, I can only say that this is an utter disgrace and an outright slap in the face to all of the hard working men and women of this country who are struggling to make ends meet.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative GT Thompson, R-Howard, announced today that the Warren County Career Center (WCCC) will receive $190,000 in Federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Thompson’s predecessor, John Peterson, a former Member of the House Appropriations Committee requested the funds.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, announced today that the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will receive $238,000 in Federal funding for their newly developed Energy Institute. The funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act and was requested by Thompson’s predecessor, John Peterson, who was a Member of the House Appropriations Committee.