I offer a commonsense, cost-effective, environmentally friendly approach to lighting the Capitol Complex. The amendment states that no funds in the Legislative Branch appropriations bill may be used to buy, acquire, install, or use any…
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.
It meets the efficiency standards that were--our manufacturers, when those were set by previous Congresses before my time here, our manufacturers, they stepped to the plate and they rose up and they chose to use innovation in their…
Any action to prevent their development should be based on sound science and fact, not philosophy and not political agendas.
I cannot let stand the accusation that the Obama Administration is somehow banning horizontal drilling on public lands based on what is happening in the George Washington National Forest.
I am extremely concerned about the Forest Service placing a moratorium on applications for permits to drill any 'horizontal well and associated hydraulic fracturing.'
It appears to me the Forest Service has no credible reason for moving in this direction.
Our affordable and predictable natural gas prices are a direct result of our ability to produce it through horizontal drilling and hydrofracturing.
Many of these programs, such as the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, were created with the purpose of fostering the creation of the next generation of advanced biofuels.
The biggest threat to our national security by far would be at whatever point we would rely on a foreign country to provide that for us.
The first energy title was created in the 2002 Farm Bill, and it was designed to help develop feedstock for renewables fuels.
We have a lot of work to do as we continue down the road of preparing for this next farm bill.
We have a responsibility to ensure that our food systems are sustainable and resilient.





