Washington, D.C.—In the coming weeks Congress will consider the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009.   The legislation, released today, contains a list of targeted efforts to help get the economy back on track.  Included in the bill were proposals of Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04) that he laid out in two letters he sent to the President-elect asking him to make sound investments in our nation’s economy.   Proposals of the Congressman’s that were included in the bill include funding for the Veterans Administration facilities and clean, efficient, American-made energy. 

BUYER SUPPORTS AMENDMENT TO ENSURE HEALTHCARE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN;

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04) continues to stand for children of the working poor to see that those children that are in most need of healthcare are taken care of first.  Congressman Buyer opposed the State Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (SCHIP), H.R. 2, today because the measure, once enacted, would greatly expand the program and enable undocumented immigrants, adults without children, wealthier families, and children who already have private insurance to enroll into SCHIP.

CONGRESSMAN BUYER INTRODUCES BROAD PACKAGE FOR VETERANS;

Washington, D.C.—Indiana Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04), Ranking Republican Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, introduced a number of bills initiating his Noble Warriors legislative agenda to help improve the lives of veterans and their families. 

STRENGTHEN THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY AND BOLSTER AMERICA’S ENERGY INDUSTRY

Washington, D.C.—As President-elect Obama prepares an economic stimulus bill to address the current challenges facing the American people, Indiana Congressman Steve Buyer believes there is an opportunity to strengthen our country’s energy portfolio and bolster the American energy industry.  Congressman Steve Buyer today sent a letter to President-elect Obama asking him to include funding in the stimulus to invest in American-made energy and America’s energy infrastructure. 

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