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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.
In 1918, a group of Pennsylvania crude oil and natural gas producers got together to form a trade organization. The Pennsylvania Oil, Gas and Minerals Association was formed. It is believed to be the oldest continuously operating oil and…
Yesterday, on Monday, I hosted and chaired a Listening Session on Organic Agriculture at our State capitol in Harrisburg. Agriculture is a key economic driver in Pennsylvania and remains the Commonwealth's number one industry. One in seven…
Today I welcome Megan Smith to the Capitol. Megan is the winner of the Pennsylvania Fifth Congressional District's Congressional Artwork Competition. The annual art competition, organized by the Congressional Institute, showcases the…
It has been more than a year since the House of Representatives unanimously approved the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. I am proud to see that, this week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and…
Today marks the beginning of Religious Freedom Week. Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right and protected by our Constitution. The First Amendment's protection of freedom of religion, along with the freedom of speech and the…
Recently, I introduced a resolution with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas to designate July as Park and Recreation Month. It is a fitting time to celebrate our Federal, State, and local public parks and recreation systems because so many…
During the month of June, we raise awareness for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. After a trauma or a life-threatening event, it is common to have reactions, such as upsetting memories, increased jumpiness, or trouble…
The best way to deal with an epidemic is to surround it and look at all the root causes and the different contributing factors.
This is the public health crisis of our lifetime. There is not a zip code in Pennsylvania or across this Nation that is not impacted by this.
Thank you for your service and for making such a difference on, you know, keeping us safe.
We know we are talking about data and data is essential for combatting the opioid epidemic as it can identify the trends.
Thank you for what you do, and all your colleagues and district attorneys across--Major Singley, thank you for your service.
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