Feb 24, 2015
Over the weekend, Penn State University held its annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, more commonly known as THON, at the Bryce Jordan Center on campus. THON, which is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, is a yearlong…
Glenn Thompson
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Glenn William Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Thompson has focused on issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and promoting economic growth in Pennsylvania. Thompson has also served on several committees, contributing to discussions on national policy and local concerns.
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Feb 13, 2015
Yesterday marked the sixth anniversary of when Continental Flight 3407 crashed into a home in Clarence Center, New York, and tragically took the lives of all 49 passengers on board, including one expectant mother. In the wake of this…
Feb 12, 2015
I rise as cochair of the bipartisan Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus in order to recognize February as National Career and Technical Education Month. With my friend and cochair, Jim Langevin of Rhode Island, the CTE…
Feb 11, 2015
In the administration's national security strategy unveiled last week, they went as far as to identify climate change as a threat on par with terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. I agree that we need to continue to be cognizant and…
Feb 10, 2015
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on Senate-passed legislation-- something that has already passed out of the House--that would immediately authorize the construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline…
Feb 10, 2015
As cochair of the German- American Caucus, I rise to highlight this important juncture in European security strategy, the shared economic opportunities, and the future prosperity of both nations. Yesterday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel…
Feb 5, 2015
Small businesses, the backbone of our economy, continue to be unfairly saddled by one-size- fits-all regulations. Most small businesses do not have the capacity to retain in-house legal or compliance departments, and unfortunately, many…
Feb 4, 2015
While I am very proud to represent Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, we woke up on Groundhog Day to a budget proposal that feels like the infinite loop--loaded with the same tax-and-spend policies that have not worked for the President or for…
Feb 3, 2015
Yesterday, the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, held its 129th annual Groundhog Day celebration. Each year, I am honored to be a part of this celebration, being in the Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional District, but a snowstorm moving…
Feb 2, 2015
The Twenty-Five Percent Fund Act of 1908 required 25 percent of tax receipts of timber harvested from U.S. national forests to be returned to the counties where the tax receipts originated. Since local property taxes cannot be levied on…
Feb 2, 2015
Human sex trafficking continues to be a major problem plaguing both America and countries around the globe. The Department of Homeland Security cumulatively estimates there are approximately 1.4 million victims of sexual servitude at any…
Jan 27, 2015
Earlier this month the United States Department of Agriculture announced $370 million for 115 conservation projects in 50 States. These dollars are a result of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program which was recently created in the…
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