Apr 30, 2014
Tomorrow marks the 63rd annual National Day of Prayer. On this day, we praise God for the many blessings bestowed upon us. During times of great adversity and in times of great prosperity, Americans of all walks of life seek God's…
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 29, 2014
Just a short while ago, one of my colleagues talked about the plight of folks who are unemployed--individuals who are unemployed either short term or those chronically unemployed. He actually failed to mention those who are underemployed…
Apr 28, 2014
Well, the shifting of $100 million dollars, I think is just a significant concern, moving that away from Perkins.
Apr 28, 2014
Today I rise to honor the United States Army Reserve, which this week celebrates 106 years of service defending our country. For generations, the Army Reserve has played an essential role in the defense of this Nation. These…
Apr 10, 2014
Yesterday afternoon U.S. Senators Rob Portman and Jay Rockefeller introduced the Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers, or MEPS, Act, companion legislation to the bill that I introduced with the Congressman from Ohio, Mr. Tim Ryan…
Apr 8, 2014
Yesterday, the United States Department of Energy released its 2014 strategic plan, which reiterates how the President is committed to an all-of-the-above energy strategy. I personally was pleased to hear the administration reiterate their…
Apr 8, 2014
Washington can get things done. It may not be all the time, but over the last year we have been able to make constructive progress on an array of issues. Had it not been for Members on all sides of the aisle coming together, looking past…
Apr 7, 2014
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that over $300 million would soon be paid out to States through the Secure Rural Schools program in order to compensate for the lost local revenue because of a lack of timber…
Apr 3, 2014
Businesses across the country have stopped hiring, and millions of Americans are beginning to see less take-home pay as a result of the Affordable Care Act's 30-hour workweek requirement. That is the crux of the problem with the Affordable…
Apr 3, 2014
Reading is a fundamental education skill that provides a foundation for academic and life success. On March 29, the Central Intermediate Unit No. 10, located in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District, hosted their Elementary School…
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…
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
I recognize that this Subcommittee does not have legislative jurisdiction over the Endangered Species Act.
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
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 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
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…
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 5, 2014
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, which established the Cooperative Extension Service. Extension is a unique educational partnership among Federal, State, and local governments and the Nation's…
Feb 28, 2014
Today I rise in the House as an original cosponsor of H.R. 4100, the Local Organization Cooperative Agreement and Facility Maintenance Act, or the LOCAL Act. For the past several years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has partnered with…
Feb 26, 2014
On February 7, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Agricultural Act of 2014, the 5- year farm bill reauthorization that passed Congress with bipartisan support and reduces annual budget deficits by $16.6 billion over 10 years…
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