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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, issued the following statement on his weekend visit with U.S. Military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan:

“Having the opportunity to meet with both General Ray Odierno, and General David McKiernan, the respective commanders of the ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, was a humbling and eye an opening experience. As a nation, we are extremely fortunate to have men (and women) of their stature leading our volunteer forces both at home and abroad.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, announced today that Andrew Eck of Ferguson Township, Centre County, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Andrew is the son of Bernard and Julie Eck.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, announced today that his district office staff will be fanning out across the Fifth Congressional District to hold constituent hours throughout the month of March. While Thompson maintains two full time district offices – Bellefonte and Titusville – he remains committed to providing top-notch constituent services in every county and community. The Congressman’s staff will hold constituent hours quarterly at various locations across the district.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, announced today that his district office staff will be fanning out across the Fifth Congressional District to hold constituent hours throughout the month of March. While Thompson maintains two full time district offices – Bellefonte and Titusville – he remains committed to providing top-notch constituent services in every county and community. The Congressman’s staff will hold constituent hours quarterly at various locations across the district.

Washington, DC – Reacting to President Obama’s budget blueprint, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, issued the following statement, vowing to fight against socialized medicine, increased energy costs, and tax hikes on small businesses:

“In this time of economic unrest, it is irresponsible for the Administration to think that they can tax its way out of the recession. The budget outlined this morning by President Obama will not only increase taxes on the ‘wealthy’, as the President has stated, but on every single American and small business owner.

Washington, DC – Workers rights and the preservation of the democratic process in the unionization process are fundamental rights that each American worker should enjoy without intimidation. The Secret Ballot Protection Act will preserve this longstanding principle.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, issued the following statement upon conclusion of President Obama’s first State of the Nation Address:

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative and Penn State Alumnus, Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, took to the House Floor this morning to congratulate and praise the over 15,000 students that raised $7.49 million to help conquer pediatric cancer as part of this year’s THON. Check out Congressman Thompson’s You Tube Channel to view the video; transcript below.

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the house for and revise and extend my remarks.