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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives and fellow Penn State alumni Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, PA-5, and Charlie Dent, PA-15, joined by the 16 other members of Pennsylvania’s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, today introduced a resolution (H.RES. more»

A bipartisan resolution to study the demand for natural gas service by Pennsylvanians was unanimously approved by the full state Senate, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).

Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet

Hearing: Abusive Patent Litigation: The Impact on Americans Innovation and Jobs, and Potential Solutions

Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Anti-Trust Law

Hearing: H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

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Homeland Security Full Committee

Hearing: DHS Cybersecurity: Roles and Responsibilities to Protect the Nation's Critical Infrastructure

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State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today co-sponsored bi-partisan legislation that would provide an exemption from the state's Sales and Use Tax for fixed-winged aircraft.

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It has been more than 1,400 days since the Democratic-controlled Senate passed a budget.  You don’t have to look much further than this fact to understand why Washington now spends on average $1 trillion more than it takes in each year. more»

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"Wood, pulp and paper products would be eligible for federal bio-based incentives under bipartisan legislation introduced yesterday in the House and Senate. more»

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March 5, 2013

Visitors Office cites staffing reductions stemming from President's sequester as cause

Washington, D.C. - Earlier today Congressional offices were notified that effective March 9, 2013, all White House tours would be cancelled until further notice. more»

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) today introduced the Forest Products Fairness Act of 2013. The legislation opens new market opportunities for American forestry producers by allowing forest products to qualify for the U.S. more»

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State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today addressed attendees at the annual Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies (PAHRA) legislative conference at the Harrisburg Hilton. 

Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet

Hearing: Abusive Patent Litigation: The Impact on American Innovation and Jobs, and Potential Solutions

Homeland Security Full Committee

Hearing: Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity: Roles and Responsibilities to Protect the Nation's Critical Infrastructure

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Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law

Hearing: H.R. 367, the REINS Act: Promoting Jobs, Growth, and American Competitiveness

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Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Hearing: North Korea's Criminal Activities: Financing the Regime

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(PUNXSUTAWNEY) – Rep. Sam Smith (R-Jefferson, Indiana, Armstrong) said today that vehicle owners can show their support for veterans by purchasing a special license plate.