Press Releases

Dec 6, 2012

Thompson Praises Senate Passage of Bill Boosting U.S. Exports to Russia

U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed legislation granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia...

Dec 1, 2012

Thompson Congratulates Commissioning of Legislative Staff to the rank of Second Lieutenant, US Army Reserve

Issues: Military Service & Veterans Affairs

U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) issued the following statement of congratulations on the Commissioning of Darrell R. Owens to the rank of Second Lieutenant...

Nov 30, 2012

U.S. House Passes Thompson-Sponsored STEM Jobs Act

The U.S. House today passed H.R. 6429, the STEM Jobs Act, a bill to prioritize the legal immigration status for foreign graduates of U.S. universities with advanced science, technology, engineering...

Nov 21, 2012

Thompson Statement in Recognition of Thanksgiving

U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, issued the following statement in recognition of Thanksgiving...

Nov 15, 2012

House Passes Bill Authorizing Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia, Moldova

Issues: Agriculture

U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson today voted to support H.R. 6156, the “Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012,”...

Nov 9, 2012

U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson Statement on Veterans Day

Issues: Military Service & Veterans Affairs

U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) issued the following statement today in advance of Veterans Day...

Oct 29, 2012

Thompson: Hurricane Sandy Is A Very Serious Storm, Stay-tuned To Local News, Take Safety Precautions

As Pennsylvania begins to feel the impact of Hurricane Sandy, I want to reiterate the importance of keeping up to date with the latest storm information from local news outlets and notifications and preparedness guidelines from local emergency authorities...

Oct 18, 2012

Thompson Calls on EPA to Revise Coal Regulation, Preserve Jobs & Prevent Closure of 14 PA Waste Coal Plants

Issues: Energy

U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) has joined U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) in calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a separate subcategory for waste coal plants...

Oct 15, 2012

Thompson Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter

U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter...

Oct 15, 2012

Thompson Receives “Friend of Farm Bureau” Award

Issues: Agriculture

U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson, R-Howard, today received the "Friend of Farm Bureau" award for supporting policies that help farmers attain greater profitability through...

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