Glenn Thompson

Pennsylvania's 5th District

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  • @nytopinion Must Read: “When Competitive Bidding Hurts Patients” http://t.co/dZPaJ6G6 #healthcare #Medicare
  • Visiting Edinboro University to discuss #highereducation issues & policy
  • In Erie this AM speaking on “Increasing Exports & PA’s #Agriculture Importance: An Outlook on Biomass & Alternative Energy Opportunities"
  • In Centre County attending tonight's #CBICC Afterhours at Country Inn & Suites
  • Met with Bellefonte Engineer to discuss impact of EPA over-regulation on #jobs, the #economy and #privatepropertyrights
  • Congratulations to Ryan VanGuilder, McKean Co, on his Fully Qualified Appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy! http://t.co/ySK1mh9u
  • In Clinton County to visit #smallbusiness & discuss gov burdens that crush them Thanks to Masters Excavating & Ulmer Farms for visit #jobs
  • In Hershey providing opening remarks at awards ceremony to 3,000 students attending the Empire School's Future Professionals Expo #education
  • RT @sdcissna: First @AskListenLearn event -- @CongressmanGT is a natural! http://t.co/zCCbaQET
  • Visiting Central Mountain Middle School for Century Council's Ask, Listen, Learn Event. Promoting good decision making & healthy lifestyles
  • Attending Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Troop 31 Scouts - Jacob McCash & Alexander Hillsley #NESA #BSA
  • Attending Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Nathan Thomas Potter in Centre County. #BSA #NESA
  • Co-hosting Combined Military Academy Seminar with Congressman Tom Marino in Lycoming County today
  • Convening Conservation, Energy, & Forestry Hearing #Agriculture Subcommittee on formulation of 2012 Farm Bill Energy & Forestry Programs
  • Attending President's Export Award Ceremony at Executive Office Building to honor Zippo Manufacturing Company for significant export success
  • On Floor discussing President Obama's excuse/inaction on developing American-made energy. America can be #energy secure with real leadership
  • Natural Resources Full Committee markup of Bills to promote American domestic #energy production and #jobs creation
  • Speaking at Military Mental Health Awareness Day event on Capital Hill this morning as part of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus
  • On House Floor to recognize that tomorrow is Military Mental Health Awareness Day.
  • In Natural Resources Hearing on “Evaluating President Obama’s Offshore Drilling Plan & Impacts on Our Future” with BOEM Director Beaudreau
  • Hosting annual Congressional Art Contest Exhibition at Winkler Gallery in Dubois this afternoon
  • Touring Domtar DuBois Plant this afternoon.
  • Touring local Pharmacy in DuBois.
  • Speaking at National Day of Prayer Service in Dubois
  • Looking forward to speaking with Jerry Fisher on 970 AM WBLF at 8:05
  • Touring Hydro Recovery in Blossburg
  • At 10:30 will be on WNBT Talk Show with John Antonio in Tioga County
  • Attending this mornings opening of the Superior Court presiding in the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County
  • Visiting HMAC this morning in Tioga County.
  • In Tioga County attending Annual Clymer Township Volunteer Hose Company & Sabinsville Fireman's Ambulance Banquet tonight
  • At Seven Mountains Scout Camp for Troop 375 Stormstown Eagle Scout Court of Honor for 4 Scouts #bsa #NESA
  • This afternoon attending #Pennstate Equine Science Showcase & Registered Quarter Horse Sale #PSU #Agriculture
  • Attending Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council Executive Board Retreat
  • At Central PA Spring Spectacular Junior Holstein Benefit Auction at Grange Fair grounds. Proud to sponsor this AM's breakfast. #Agriculture
  • Attending tonight's Centre LifeLink EMS Annual Banquet in Centre County
  • Honoring Elk County resident Thomas C. Detwiler, awarded prestigious “Mill-Manager-Of-The-Year” Award from Paper Industry Management Assoc
  • U.S. DOL issues statement to withdrawal proposed rule re children who work in #agriculture jobs on farm. Important for #farm families!  
  • Pleased to welcome Centre County 5th generation dairy farmer Carl Homan to this mornings #Agriculture subcommittee hearing panel
  • Chairing the Conservation, Energy, & Forestry Hearing on the formulation of the 2012 Farm Bill: Conservation Programs.
  • Chairing that Conservation, Energy, & Forestry Hearing on
  • Participating in tonight's March of Dimes Gourmet Gala with Penny as Celebrity Chefs. A great cause with great tastes!
  • Meeting with Secretary Hearthway, #Pennsylvania Labor & Industry, to discuss needed changes to #Workforce Investment Act #jobs
  • Subcom on Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, & Foreign #Agriculture on formulation of 2012 Farm Bill: Rural Development Programs
  • Thanking soldiers as @USArmy nears 237th Birthday in June.Proud to stand w/ PANatlGuard,CCo.1stBN 112th INF 56th SBCT http://t.co/UexRgLlW
  • Speaking at #Pennsylvania Bankers Association Conference at noon today in Centre County regarding the 2012 #farmbill #Agriculture
  • In Saint Marys attending "Letters from Home" Program.
  • In Clearfield County attending Eagle Scout of Honor at Camp Mountain Run for Nathaniel P. Wilson #bsa #NESA
  • Relief for America's only true economic engine as House Passes #SmallBusiness Tax Cut http://t.co/arGKgqkb #jobs
  • On House Floor preparing to speak on the "Titanic-like" debt that threatens to sink this Country for future generations.
  • In #Agriculture Full Committee Business Mtg to satisfy the 4% obligated budget savings requirements from areas increased 270% over 10 yrs
  • HR1958 The Medicare Orthotics & Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2011 improves quality of care for Americans with limb loss & reduces fraud
  • Great picture of Shuttle flown this AM over DC to museum. Sad day as US space program mothballed http://t.co/gb7lXkAI
  • Speaking to the American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association this afternoon. Proud to have introduced HR1958 the Medicare Orthotics
  • In #Education & #Workforce Hearing on HR4297, “Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012” to get Americans back to work. #jobs
  • @Dougal1 Great to hear from you Scouter!
  • Attending "out of the darkness walk" in State College to raise awareness of suicide and promote prevention
  • Attending Open House for Bellefonte Army Reserve Center/442nd Quartermaster Company. Thank you to America's military & our hereos! #army
  • In Tioga County attending the Chatam Fire Department's 55th Anniversary Banquet
  • Attending 112th Air Operations Squadron, PA Air National Guard Change of Command Ceremony in Centre County
  • Visiting Mill Hall Fire Company Fisherman's Breakfast in Clinton County
  • Meeting with constituents in Warren County tonight.
  • Speaking at Lock Haven University's APSCUF Annual Alfred E. Hoberman Legislators' Day
  • Meeting with Lock Haven University President, Dr. Michael Fiorentino to discuss #Highereducation
  • Congratulations to Zippo CEO Gregory Booth, Bradford, Pa, on his appointment to the @CommerceGov Manufacturing Council http://t.co/wppJ9C0I
  • Attending Titusville Chamber's Annual Banquet tonight.
  • Meeting with Erin Connelly, the new Allegheny National Forest Supervisor this afternoon
  • In Erie County visiting LORD Corporation Facilities this morning to discuss manufacturing challenges and opportunities. #jobs
  • Sitting down with Erie Times staff for interview this morning.
  • ICYMI - @centredailycom: Researchers seek fix for destructive bug http://t.co/EiXGlLqa
  • RT @medflygenes: @centredailycom coverage of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Forum at #PennState @agsciences yesterday http://t.co/On0fh3Kl
  • RT @ScooterNSticks: Hemlock woolly adelgid forum at #PennState @agsciences hosted by @CongressmanGT http://t.co/4j4cNqWB
  • Attending event hosted by Hawbaker Company with #naturalgas powered vehicles including truck, car, SUV & bus. Great #NG utilization #MSC
  • Looking forward to speaking tonight at the Warren County Tea Party #tcot
  • Touring Penn State Behrend campus this afternoon. Meeting with faculty & student government leaders. #education #PSU #pennstate
  • Touring Dean Center in Wellsboro. A great community arts project that included needed Main Street store front retail.
  • Speaking at Tioga County Development Corporation's Annual Legislative Breakfast #jobs
  • Speaking at Potter County Leadership Workshop Dinner tonight at the Potato City Country Inn
  • Meeting with Community Bankers in Clearfield to discuss how 1-size fit all DC has punished community banks for Wall Street created problems.
  • Honoring 50yr Warren Cnty volunteer National Weather Service observer Bud Nordin with NWS Paul Head http://t.co/T0xn2Aw3
  • Visiting National Weather Service at Innovation Park in Centre County. Recognizing Sheffield Weather Observer for 50 years of service.
  • Joining Jerry Fisher at 8 AM on WBLF 970AM. Tune in!
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  • Pleased to speak with the Centre County 9/12 this evening.
  • Speaking at #pennstate to Science Policy Interface class at #PSU School of Forest Resources on role of science in pubic policy
  • Meet my newest constituent and great- nephew Braden. http://t.co/3gXpKGk2
  • RT @OBXII: @CongressmanGT Dear Honorable Thompson wanted to know if you would consider co-sponsoring HR4094 the Walter Jones introduced, ...
  • Speaking at and joining today's Easter Seal Society of Central PA "Walk with Me" Campaign in State College
  • Thanks to all that joined me tonight at the Dubois town hall meeting. A great turnout and conversation!
  • Hosting a Townhall Meeting tonight in Dubois beginning 6 PM at the DuBois Senior & Community Center.
  • Visiting Clarion Small Business Devopment Center. A great resource for America's economic engine - #smallbusiness!
  • Touring of the Barnes Center and on site Technology Companies this afternoon. Innovation at it's best!
  • ICYMI: @GoErie: “Health-care law offers citizens ‘broken promises,’ uncertainty” http://t.co/HEXCfZzA
  • Speaking this afternoon's at Clarion University to the "Congress and the Legislative Process" class.
  • Meeting with Pinnacle Resource Management to discuss #energy.
  • In Clarion this morning with Superintendents of IU 6 Schools, Discussing #Education & legislation that has passed House Ed & Workforce Com
  • Honored today to receive U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise Award".
  • Finally President Obama unites Congress 412 - 0 rejecting his budget.
  • In #Education & Workforce Hearing on President’s Budget for Department of Education with Secretary Duncan re support for jobs through #CTE
  • In Natural Resources Business Mtg to authorize Chairman to issue subpoena of documents in investigation of Department of Interior, EPA & CEQ
  • Thanks to @PSU’s Gregory Hoover for joining today’s #ag hearing, offering expertise on invasive species http://t.co/O5mHSYd9