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US Congressman Tom Marino shares his accomplishments during the first six weeks of 2015

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Washington D.C.

February 15, 2015

From the desk of Congressman Tom Marino:

Good Afternoon,

After 6 straight weeks of legislating in Washington D.C., I am pleased to report that the House of Representatives has acted – we have made the American people’s priorities our priorities. This new Republican majority has probably produced more legislative activity in 6 weeks than Harry Reid’s Democrat Senate did in four years!

I know you’ve kept up with my previous legislative updates but just to recap, here is a list of a few key proposals we have passed to put America back on track.

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Congressman GT Thompson gives an update from Congress for the first four weeks of 2015

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During the first 4 weeks in the 114th Congress the Republican led House and Senate, has been conducting the Nation’s business by advancing conservative based solutions to the many challenges facing our Country.
In 13 session days since being sworn in, the House of Representatives has past 27 pieces of legislation.
• Approved the Keystone pipeline (with the support of 28 Democrats). Now passed by the Senate and forwarded to the President’s desk.
• Passed the Hire More Heroes Act to make it easier for small businesses to hire veterans without running afoul of Obamacare. Passed unanimously and is currently being marked up by the Senate Finance Committee.
• Reauthorized TRIA and correcting a Dodd-Frank regulation that harmed manufacturers, farmers, and Main Street businesses. Signed into law on January 12 by President Obama.
• Restored the 40-hour workweek and protecting the paychecks of millions of Americans (supported by a dozen Democrats).
• Prohibited taxpayer funding of abortions
• Ensured that Obama-care mandates don’t destroy volunteer fire departments (passed unanimously).
• Restored common sense to financial regulations to help small businesses access capital and grow (with the support of 29 Democrats).
• Expedited the licensing of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports both to create jobs and strengthen our national security (with the support of 41 Democrats).
• Streamlined the process for building natural gas pipelines so we can lower energy costs for millions of American families (with the support of 14 Democrats).
• Blocked funds to implement the President’s unconstitutional amnesty.
• Reformed the regulatory process to require agencies to seek public input and adopt the least costly regulations.
• Passed 12 separate bills to combat human trafficking, protect the most vulnerable among us, especially children, and help survivors recover.

I am proud to provide support and leadership for this legislation and look forward to the weeks to come for more Republican-led conservative solutions to the challenges facing our citizens and Nation.

I encourage you to stay informed and engaged! If you have not subscribed for the TeamGT Washington Roundup Newsletter I encourage you to do so by emailing clyde@GTThompson.com
Thank you!

Congressman GT

Yaw to Continue as Chairman of Senate Environmental Committee

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HARRISBURG – State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced that he was reappointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati (R-25) to serve as Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2015-16 legislative session.

“I am pleased to appoint Senator Yaw to serve as Chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2015-16 legislative session,” Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati said.  “Senator Yaw has provided great leadership for environmental and energy issues in the past, and I am confident that he will continue to provide strong direction for the Committee over the next two years.”

“It is an honor to again be appointed by Sen. Joe Scarnati to serve as chair of the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee,” Yaw said.  “The committee will continue working to address legislation, policies and issues dealing with Pennsylvania’s natural resources, including regulations, conservation, (continue reading)

We look forward to seeing you at the Annual PA Ag Republican Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2015

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All republicans, involved or interested in agriculture are invited to attend the PA Ag Republican Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 3:30 pm in the Susquehanna Room of the PA Farm Show Complex.

Directions to the Susquehanna Room – The Susquehanna room is on the Maclay Street side of the complex. Go to the Maclay Street Lobby and as you are facing the Maclay Street doors (that lead you outside) in the lobby take a left and use the elevator on your left or the stairs on your right to go up to the second floor. If you take the elevator take a left when you are on the second floor and the Susquehanna room is straight ahead. If you take the stairs, take a right when you reach the second floor and the Susquehanna room is straight ahead. Susquehanna Room is the first conference room on the second floor.