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Cradles is making a “tremendous difference” in family’s lives, said an impressed Larry Bucshon, U.S. Representative from Indiana, following A visit to the Brazil Cradles site ia at First Baptist Church in January. The non-profit organization also operates a site in Clay City. Read more »

"I am proud to support The Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act with Rep. Brett Guthrie. This legislation will increase access to FDA approved medication assisted treatment in conjunction with rehabilitation, recovery housing, and community-based services." - Dr. Bucshon Read more »

A bill introduced by two local Congressmen to help combat the opioid crisis passes the U.S. House on Tuesday. The Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act would establish a grant program for treatment facilities to offer all FDA approved treatments for opioid user disorder Read more »

With hydropower currently accounting for 7.5 percent of total electricity generation in the United States, and 44 percent of all renewable energy generation, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power convened the hearing to explore strategies to expand hydropower by overcoming existing challenges and barriers. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN) said issues related to hydropower are “not going to change in a substantial way” unless Congress sets “hard deadlines.” Bucshon previously introduced the Promoting Hydropower Development At Existing Non Powered Dams Act, H.R. 2872. Under the House-approved bill, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) would be directed to issue a rule expediting licensing for qualifying hydropower facilities. Read more »

With an opportunity to play an exhibition game during the Little League World Series, the Highland Challenger League will have a fundraising event Sunday at Bosse Field to help pay for travel to Pennsylvania in August. Read more »

As a physician, my goal is to ensure that patients have access to quality health care services. Nothing in the Trump administration’s proposed rule will limit women’s access to health care services. Instead, it will help ensure families receive comprehensive care and treatment from facilities offering a wide range of health care services, which far outnumber abortion clinics. Read more »

“I do think it's important in this crisis to be specific with CMS to make sure that we are not discouraging the use of non-opioid alternatives based on reimbursement-related issues,” said Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN), who is a cardiologist. “In my experience over the years, CMS makes reimbursement decisions based on the financial incentives to do so, not necessarily, in my opinion, based on what is the appropriate therapy.” Read more »

The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed 32 opioid-related bills out of committee, including two bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Newburgh. Read more »

Bucshon said he worried the amendment lacked "adequate patient protections," particularly to prevent diversion of buprenorphine -- which he called "one of the most diverted drugs in America." Read more »