Site Map EMAIL CONGRESSMAN BARON HILL Press PLAY on the image above to view a welcome message from Baron. Download Windows Media Player November 17, 2008 Blake Maciel from Bloomington has recently completed his 10-month service with AmeriCoprs.  October 14, 2008 Madison Precision Products has joined the Environmental Protection Agency's National Environmental Performance Track program. This program recognizes environmental excellence by encouraging facilities with strong environmental records to go above and beyond legal environmental protection. October 6, 2008 David Trotter of Marysville was named to the 13-member Lamb Board by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The board is comprised of feeders, producers and handlers and develops markets for lamb products. September 10, 2008 Seven Floyd County high school seniors have been named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. Nearly 16,000 semifinalists have been named. Winners will be annouced next summer.

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8/7/2009
Hill Pleased with Boost to Cash for Clunkers Program: Voted for the original bill and additional funds
(Washington, DC) - The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) Program, or “Cash for Clunkers” should soon be receiving a financial boost.  The Senate passed a bill yesterday to provide the program with an additional $2 billion because of its quick success.  The House passed its version of the legislation on July 31, 2009, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 316-109.  Congressman Baron Hill supported the initial proposal and the additional funds.  In response to the Senate’s action, Hill issued the following statement: ... view more

8/5/2009
Hill Listens to Concerns of Harrison County Health Care Officials: Held roundtable conference call regarding the America's Affordable Health Choices Act
(Washington, DC) - Yesterday afternoon Congressman Baron Hill participated in a roundtable discussion with local health care officials at Harrison County Hospital.  The discussion focused on H.R. 3200, the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act.  Following the meeting, Hill issued the following response: ... view more

7/22/2009
PAY-AS-YOU-GO LEGISLATION PASSES THE HOUSE: Blue Dogs urge the Senate to join House in restoring fiscal discipline to the federal government
(Washington, DC) - Today, for the first time in over 10 years, the House voted to give pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules the force of law, a move that would bring a level of fiscal discipline to the federal government not seen since Congress balanced the budget in the 1990’s.  Passage of the “Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009” not only represents an unprecedented step forward in the Blue Dogs’ fight to restore fiscal responsibility and accountability to the federal government, but also demonstrates the Democratic Congress’ commitment to putting an end to the wasteful deficit spending that had become the status quo in Washington throughout the previous administration. ... view more

7/21/2009
Hill Reacts to Health Care Meeting with President Obama
(Washington, DC) - This afternoon, Congressman Baron Hill was invited to the White House to discuss the health care bill pending before the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee.  Hill was joined by his Blue Dog Coalition colleagues who are also members of the Energy and Commerce Committee.  Following the meeting, Hill issued this statement:  ... view more

7/17/2009
Grant Announcement
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Baron Hill is pleased to announce that the Bloomington Housing Authority is set receive $203,898.00 in grant money through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The federal funds will come through HUD’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program.  ... view more