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Bucshon pleased as Congress strikes deal on state transportation funding
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is set to get extra flexibility to decide how to spend nearly $1 billion per year in federal highway funding under a new 27-month transportation bill that could win congressional approval Friday. After lengthy negotiations, joint House-Senate conference committee that included freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon of Newburgh hashed out the final details of a compromise bill late Wednesday night.
IPAB is not the way to lower Medicare costs
Robert McNamara, who served as secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, stated in a 2003 documentary: “Never answer the question that is asked of you. Answer the question that you wish had been asked of you.” Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has followed this advice religiously, refusing to answer important questions from members of Congress about how the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) could limit seniors’ access to medical care. Instead of responding honestly to specific concerns raised during the past two years regarding the...
Job fair puts military members first
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) - Hundreds of job seekers gathered on Tuesday in Downtown Evansville. Congressman Larry Bucshon and the City of Evansville hosted the jobs fair. Local companies were there looking to fill some key positions.
Dismissal bell rings for the last time at New Harmony school
NEW HARMONY, Ind. — The Dr. Seuss quote on the blue-and-white T-shirts worn by students and staff of New Harmony Town and Township School Tuesday said it all: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
COMMUNITY COMMENT: Fair just one aspect of efforts to bring jobs to area
With unemployment above 8 percent for 38 consecutive months, it is no surprise that our offices receive questions and concerns about employment from constituents. Where are the jobs? Where can I go to look for a job? Can you help me find work?
Medicare to remain solvent until 2024
“The Medicare Trustees report makes it clear that we need action now to preserve and protect this vital program for current beneficiaries and future retirees,” said Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, (R-Ind.), in a statement released by the GOP Doctors Caucus.
IN and KY Congressmen speak out against some coal regulations
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) - Two Republican Congressmen, one from Indiana and the other from Kentucky, were in Downtown Evansville speaking out against certain coal regulations set by the EPA. Indiana Congressman Larry Bucshon and Kentucky Congressman Brett Guthrie made it clear Monday morning that they do not support some of the regulations the EPA has put in place.
Tri-state Lawmakers Upset With EPA Restrictions on Coal Industry
Kentucky and Indiana rely heavily on coal but some fear the EPA's latest restrictions will drive up coal prices and eliminate thousands of Tristate jobs. Kentucky Representative Brett Guthrie and Indiana Representative Larry Bucshon want the public's involvement in limiting what they call the EPA's "over-stepping" reign.
Bucshon Visiting Evansville Students Tuesday
Indiana 8th District Congressman, Larry Bucshon, will be in the Tri-State today. Congressman Bucshon will be at McGary Middle School to speak with 8th grade students at 11:45 this morning.
Ribbon cutting for one of the largest milling machines in the country
"To make the parts for the reactors right here in Indiana, this facility has a lot of further potential to expand," said U.S. Congressman Larry Buschon.