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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.
The hardship of all those involved in the recent tragic developments at Penn State University is heavy on our hearts as this community moves forward and these individuals and their families continue to cope with the horrific adversity and…
I thank the gentleman from Virginia. It is no secret, Mr. Speaker, that Washington has a spending addiction. Congress has demonstrated, regardless of which party is in charge, that the out-of-control spending just does not stop. Each…
it has been the environmental groups that have been killing jobs and tying things up.
Mr. Thompson. Absolutely. The United States taxpayers and the citizens here. I appreciate that.
Today we have access to clean, reliable, affordable, American-produced energy.
And I understand that, but when you look at it, it is the private lands today because of what the private land has been doing under the jurisdiction of the states and have been doing safely.
On October 9, 2011, a good friend and long-time scouter, John Milton Kriner II, passed away at the age of 53. A life marked with accomplishment and overcoming barriers, John was born in 1958 with Down syndrome. Despite life's challenges…
It is imperative for Members of this Subcommittee to understand what is being asked of the counties, cities, and towns who are covered by the TMDL.
Rural Pennsylvania, like other parts of the country, have not been immune to difficult economic times; but today Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned to become a source of growth and strength for our State, the region, and the Nation…
We must also be certain that our Federal Government is not carrying out the requirements of this plan in a heavy-handed manner and placing an undue burden on states and localities at a time when we need fewer regulations, not more.
I believe this topic is one of the most important matters this Subcommittee will examine, and nothing has changed my mind on that.
I stated that I believed that this topic is one of the most important matters this Subcommittee will examine and nothing has changed my mind.
There is too much at stake for the use of an inaccurate model, and I hope to hear from EPA about steps it is taking to address these questions and concerns.
Not only can we not wait; we can't afford to wait. And here in the House, we haven't waited. With this week's passage of H.R. 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011, and H.R. 674, the repeal of the 3 percent…
A lot of folks in this Chamber talk about job creation, which is important because jobs should and must be our Nation's top priority. But the solution to our economic woes isn't going to come from Washington; it's going to come from…
It was reported today that President Obama is trying out a new slogan on his campaign-style road trip. The new slogan is: ``We can't wait.'' In my opinion, this slogan is an odd choice, especially coming from the President and his party…
Today I rise to honor Lieutenant Colonel Robert Barraclough. Retired from the United States Air Force in 1968, Colonel Barraclough's record of service is impressive. During World War II, Barraclough was a bomber pilot flying missions over…
The motto inscribed on the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action flag reads, ``You are not forgotten.'' I rise today to Honor Major Thomas E. Clark, a U.S. soldier who served in Vietnam, an airman who gave his life defending this country…
If we don't get costs down, then I think employer coverage is increasingly at risk.
The future of electric aviation is upon us in the Centre region of Pennsylvania. Pipistrel and Pipistrel USA, an aviation company in State College, Pennsylvania, won first place in NASA's Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency Green Flight…
Today I rise to recognize the many hospital professionals that serve every day to keep our communities leading strong, healthy lives. Having spent 28 years as a therapist, rehabilitation services manager, and a licensed nursing home…
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