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Veterans cemetery restoration bill passes House
With an evening vote that had unanimous bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, Bill S.3202, the Dignified Burial of Veterans Act that passed through the Senate on Dec. 18, passed through the House, meaning it will move on to President Barack Obama for official passage.
Rokita has 'an open mind' about fiscal cliff legislation; he preferred abandoned plan
In some ways, U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita wishes the House of Representatives hadn’t adjourned for Christmas. He said he and a few other House Republicans wanted to stay in Washington, D.C., and work out a compromise to avoid automatic across-the-board tax increases and government spending cuts.
Rokita gets no clear answers on 'fiscal cliff'
Rokita met with local members of the National Federal of Independent Business to hear their ideas about the approaching deadline to end the Bush-era tax cuts and begin a second round of federal budget cuts. Original press release: http://rokita.house.gov/press-release/release-rokita-hosts-fiscal-cliff-discussion-lafayette-area-small-business-owners
‘Fiscal cliff’ ahead: Indiana’s members of Congress hopeful agreement will be made
Between partisan bickering and political posturing, it is doubtful Democrats and Republicans will reach a quick agreement to head off the “fiscal cliff” year-end tax increases and spending cuts that could hit millions of middle class taxpayers. Yet some U.S. representatives and senators from Indiana in the 112th Congress say an agreement will be reached by year’s end.
Vietnam veteran receives Silver Star 44 years after service
Forty-four years ago, Frank Spink, a 22-year-old Army sergeant who had been drafted into the Vietnam War, spotted enemy forces approaching in the middle of the night and warned his sleeping platoon leader. Their company was quickly receiving rocket and grenade fire; Spink lost his right arm in the attack and attempted to shoot with his left hand until he passed out.
Politicians Support Their Home State Olympic Heroes
Rep. Rokita recognized for his US Olympic Team Tweet-support.
Rokita meets with constituents
Drought and gun control were on the minds of U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita’s constituents during a meet-and-greet Saturday afternoon at the Hot Dog Festival in Frankfort.
Congressman Rokita visits Frankfort and Monticello (video)
Congressman Todd Rokita was in both Monticello and Frankfort Saturday to meet with members of the community.
Congress on your Corner in Monticello & Frankfort
Congressman Todd Rokita (R-IN4) is holding constituent events Saturday in White and Clinton counties.
Rokita Takes Stand to #StopTheTaxHike
For too long in Washington, we’ve heard the same message from those who think government is the solution to all of our problems. They tell you that you don’t deserve to keep what you’ve earned because you’re not responsible for earning it. They say that you didn’t achieve your own success, Washington helped you. They say, “Give us your money, and we’ll spend it for you. And while we’re at it, we’ll spend your children’s and grandchildren’s money as well.”...