LTE: China’s Expansionist Policies
May 23, 2012 at 6:51 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
The U.S. Defense Department believes China will soon have anti-ship missiles with a range of 1000 miles, B-6 bombers armed with long range cruise missiles, aircraft carriers, 75 surface navy ships, 60 submarines and missile boats. These forces will enable China to project its influence in the Asia Pacific region. China has claimed territorial sovereignty over most of theSouth China Sea, including...
Read More...LTE: The Closure of US Oil Refineries
April 24, 2012 at 6:56 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
I recently wrote a letter on exported fuels by U.S. oil companies who reap higher prices paid overseas. Another reason for our high gasoline prices is the closure of U.S. oil refineries and the movement of our oil overseas to foreign refineries, “Sunoco is closing two refineries in July 2012 in Philadelphia and Marcus Hook, PA. Conoco Phillips announced the closing of two plants in Trainer, PA and...
Read More...LTE: Government-Run Golf a Taxpayer Double Bogey
April 14, 2012 at 6:18 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
As the current economic stagnation sees cities and counties struggling to maintain basic services, what are some local governments still pouring money into? Golf courses, of course—with Pennsylvania taxpayers constantly chipping in and plenty teed off. Believe it or not, local governments, i.e., taxpayers, own 49 golf courses in Pennsylvania. One of the poorest performers is Dauphin Highlands Golf...
Read More...LTE: Decision Time
April 13, 2012 at 6:45 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
Over the past six months we have been attending candidate forums throughout the state and sponsoring local “Meet The US Senate Candidate Series.” We have had the opportunity to meet all of the candidates on the republican ballot. Tom Smith and Sam Rohrer currently lead the polls, with endorsed candidate Steve Welch a distant third. Smith and Rohrer are conservative, pro-life and pro-second amendment...
Read More...LTE: Thank You
April 11, 2012 at 2:33 PM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
The CD of A, St. Victoria’s Court, #646 of Houtzdale, would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the Members of Teen Court of Moshannon Valley Jr.-Sr. High School and Faith United Lutheran Church, Houtzdale for food and comfort items donated for our Easter mailing. We also wish to give a special Thank you to Philipsburg Boy Scout Pack 44 for the pictures and banner, decorated with your handprints...
Read More...LTE: Education Spending … the Rest of the Story
April 6, 2012 at 6:00 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
Since Gov. Corbett’s budget proposal, those who profit from Pennsylvania’s $26 billion a year public school system have been gnashing teeth over what they claim is an “underfunding” of the public schools. This misinformation campaign builds on the faulty premises that education spending in Pennsylvania has been cut to the bone and more money will improve student learning. Unfortunately,...
Read More...LTE: Ideology Trumps Safety
April 4, 2012 at 6:15 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
The call rings out: A domestic incident in progress. As the state trooper races to the scene, there is a nagging question on his mind, “Will I have back-up this time?” His clearly marked vehicle, which long ago surpassed the 100,000-mile mark, comes to a stop outside the residence. The trooper double checks his gear as the seconds tick by. He stands ready, and the equipment check is merely...
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LTE: Two Years Later, Healthcare Law’s Broken Promises and Uncertainty Continue
March 26, 2012 at 9:55 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
By U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) With rising prices at the gas pump and escalating healthcare costs, American families have been seeking economic relief, while the average paycheck fails to keep pace with the cost of living. With the two year anniversary of one of President Obama’s signature legislative initiatives – the Affordable Care Act of 2010 – we are especially...
Read More...LTE: Thank You
March 22, 2012 at 6:03 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
RSVP of Clearfield County would like to thank everyone who made its Annual Pancake Breakfast on March 14th a success. Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus in Clearfield for the use of their building and to Fran Marano for assisting with opening and locating everything in the building. Thank you to McDonald’s (Route 879), McDonald’s (Old Town Road), Burger King, Express Café, JG Food Warehouse,...
Read More...LTE: Public Schools Can do More With Less … If We Let Them
March 20, 2012 at 6:48 AM by Gant Team · Leave a Comment
As families across Pennsylvania try to figure out how to do more with less in this difficult economy, our local public schools must also do the same. But unlike fiscally sound kitchen-table decisions that can be made in the morning and implemented by lunch, elected school board members are forced to waste taxpayer money because of antiquated and unfair mandates from Harrisburg that do nothing to improve...
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