Apr 2, 2014
If you listen to probably the majority of the speeches provided on this House floor, they clearly indicate partisan bickering. If you listen to many of these speeches, it is pretty easy to find out what we disagree upon. There are some…
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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Apr 1, 2014
Today marks the legal deadline of registration for the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as ObamaCare. On March 12, 2014, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified before a House Ways and Means Committee. When asked, are you going to…
Mar 27, 2014
The Endangered Species Act was signed into law in 1973, in order to preserve, protect, and recover key domestic species. The ESA also contains a citizen lawsuit provision, which allows private citizens--and, in many cases, special interest…
Mar 25, 2014
Despite the recent military drawdown, our Nation continues to rely upon qualified and well-trained volunteers joining the military in order to regenerate our Armed Forces. Now, some of these young men and women have prepared their entire…
Mar 25, 2014
This Subcommittee has held several hearings examining ways in which Congress can ensure that the Forest Service is better able to manage our Federal, state and private forests.
Mar 25, 2014
As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I rise in support of the goals of National Agriculture Day, which is today, March 25. Agriculture remains the number one industry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, supporting upwards of…
Mar 25, 2014
I recognize that this Subcommittee does not have legislative jurisdiction over the Endangered Species Act.
Mar 24, 2014
President Obama on Friday signed into law H.R. 4076, the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation, or HHEATT, Act. Having heard from so many constituents facing hardship relating to home heating fuel shortages and supply…
Mar 14, 2014
The Constitution is very clear: the elected Representatives in Congress pass the laws and the President enforces those laws. This system of checks and balances has served to limit abuses of power and hold government accountable to the…
Mar 12, 2014
The world recently lost a great American hero and one among the last remaining of the Greatest Generation, Colonel Gerald F. Russell of Centre County, Pennsylvania. Today, I rise to honor the life and the legacy of this brave combat…
Mar 11, 2014
I happen to believe that one of the most important aspects of charter schools are that they are laboratories of innovation within education.
Mar 11, 2014
Today the House acted on an important piece of legislation that strikes at the very heart of our democracy--the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act, or EACH Act. The individual mandate of the 2010 health care law included a very narrow…
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