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Bellefonte, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, caught up with WNEP-TV (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre) and WJAC-TV (Johnstown/Altoona) to discuss the recently passed economic stimulus package. Thompson, who voted against the massive spending measure, talks about his reasons for voting against the package and its potential negative effects on the economy.

Bellefonte, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson, R-Howard, issued the following statement honoring two of the most transformational and inspiring figures in American history, Presidents’ Washington and Lincoln:

"While today we celebrate the lives of two American patriots in Presidents Washington and Lincoln, we must first take a second and reflect upon the moment that tested their leadership and conviction.

Washington, DC – With an ailing economy and unemployment on the rise, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today reiterated the urgent need for Congress to pass legislation that will stimulate the economy and provide meaningful tax relief to middle class families and small business owners, invests in our nation’s infrastructure, and provide assistance for the unemployed.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, will appear live on the Pennsylvania Cable Network’s (PCN) Call-In Program, Monday, February 16. Congressman Thompson will take viewers’ calls beginning at 7:00 p.m. with a rebroadcast of the program airing Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Washington, DC – U.S Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, joined his Pennsylvania colleagues and freshman classmate, Representative Tom Rooney, R-Fla., to honor the Pittsburgh Steelers on their sixth National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl Championship. Thompson, who cosponsored H.Res. 110, a resolution congratulating the Steelers on winning Super Bowl XLIII, issued the following statement on the House Floor:

Washington, DC – Reaffirming his opposition to the current spending bill making its way through Congress, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, took to the House floor today to voice his strong opposition to the process by which the legislation was crafted and its potential negative effect on the economy.

Washington, DC – Reaffirming his opposition to the current spending bill making its way through Congress, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, took to the House floor yesterday to voice his strong opposition to the process by which the legislation was crafted and its potential negative effect on the economy.

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, was informed by the House Republican Leader this afternoon that he has been appointed to the House Education and Labor Committee. This appointment is in addition to the Thompson’s seat on the Agriculture and Small Business Committees.