Glenn Thompson

I want to be certain that our National Forests are managed so that they are good neighbors with adjoining state and private forests and do not pose an unnecessary fire threat.

I am concerned that the frequency and intensity of these fires is a result of forests that have not been adequately managed.

The health of our National Forests is an issue of vital importance for rural America.

The health of our National Forest is an issue of vital importance for rural America.

Rep. Thompson asked if DOL collects data on the number of jobs which employers are unable to fill with qualified workers.

I am appalled by the president's policies who--you know, we have almost 14 million Americans who are unemployed.

Thank you, Chairman. Thanks to the panelists for attending this hearing today.

The local discretion, I think it has positive's but I think it has some potential threats as well.

I want to really zero in on something important in my state, and obviously present in the Allegheny National Forest, but also important nationally, the permitting related to natural gas production on our national forests.

I would just publicly thank you for as a part of that planning rule establishing that advisory committee, which gives that local voice.

If the President's budget comes up short in terms of clearing these hurdles to energy production and mineral production, I guess I have concerns.

Thank you, Chairman. Director and Chief, thank you for your testimony today and your leadership.

Well, and I appreciate that. But when--you know, and I like being a team player, that has been important to me throughout my whole life, professionally and personally. But when I am coming together with a team, unless I am working with a…

Frankly, in my opinion, prejudging the facts will be ignored.

Mr. Chairman, if I had any time remaining, I would yield it to the Members of the Minority Party to weigh in on this important topic that we have been addressing here, but I have neither time nor Democratic colleagues present.

OSM has no plans to propose a rule requiring states to increase permit fees.

Unfortunately, that announcement last week... struck home for me, in my congressional district.

At the core of this issue is a misallocation of funds because of two separate weighting systems.

The All Children Are Equal (ACE) Act (HR 2485) was introduced by Congressman Glenn Thompson and garnered broad, bipartisan support from 17 House colleagues.

Our job is far from complete. I commend this committee's ongoing efforts to reauthorize ESEA and look forward to the continued leadership committed to the current improvement in and support of our nation's public schools.

I thank the gentleman. Winning was important for Joe Paterno, and he won a lot. Last fall, he achieved a record, becoming with 409 wins and 136 losses the winningest coach in Division I college football. His wins record surpassed legendary…

I thank the gentleman for his comments, for joining us and honoring and remembering a great individual in Joe Paterno. It's now my honor to recognize Mr. Gerlach, another colleague that I've had the privilege and honor to serve with since…

Mr. Thompson. Thank you.

Mr. Thompson. Absolutely. The United States taxpayers and the citizens here. I appreciate that.

It has been the environmental groups that have been killing jobs and tying things up.