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BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor's November 2018 jobs report, which showed the economy added 155,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent:
"Today's report shows that 2018 has been a tremendous year of growth for the country. Wages are rising and Main Street is thriving.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for issuing a rule to provide schools more flexibility in implementing federal nutrition standards.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor's October 2018 jobs report:
"Today's report shows that American jobs have grown and wages have expanded at the greatest rate over the past decade. The U.S. added more than 250,000 jobs in October, while many employers admit challenges to finding employees with the skills they need.
WARREN, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson welcomed U.S.Forest Chief Vicki Christiansen today to the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), and they underscored the need to keep the forest healthy and build upon past successes in the region.
The nation is in the midst of the "Great American Comeback," U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson said during a visit to The Era on Thursday.
Thompson, R-Pa., said he's been to a few rallies with President Donald Trump, including one recently in Erie.
"The energy, the enthusiasm — it's amazing," the congressman said. "I love working with the man, the leadership I see. Behind the scenes, working with him in the Oval Office, the Cabinet room or even on Air Force One one time with him, he has sought out my counsel, my opinions
Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pa., is this year's inductee into the Pennsylvania Livestock Hall of Fame.
The ceremony was held at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today called on Senate Democrats, who are negotiating the Farm Bill, to come to the table and get the job done for all Americans.
WASHINGTON –U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson has been appointed a member of the National Council on the Arts, which advises the National Endowment for the Arts on its grant programs and other priorities.
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives recently approved U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson's bill to reauthorize services and support for victims of domestic violence. The House approved the bill just in time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
A quarter of a million dollars in funding has been approved by the federal government for the Rixford water system.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., announced Monday a $125,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and a $125,000 loan from USDA Rural Development to be used to assure the community has access to safe drinking water.
Jeff Anderson, president of the Rixford Waterworks Association, said it has been working to get funding for several years now.