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Fighting opioid abuse, celebrating the Constitution, and stopping ransom payments to Iran in Congress.  In case you missed it, here's what happened last week...  Deaconess-MD Anderson Cancer Partnership As a physician, Congressman Bucshon knows firsthand the impact a cancer diagnosis has on a patient and their family. That’s why he’s working in Congress to… Read more »

In case you missed it, here is what happened week… Helping Young Hoosiers Fight Opioid Abuse Opioid abuse disorder is an epidemic impacting all of our communities. Tragically, many of the Hoosiers hurt by opioid abuse and in need of the most help are adolescents and young adults. That is why Congressman Bucshon introduced the YOUTH Act last week to… Read more »

Congress returned to session last week, and it was a busy week in Washington.  In case you missed it, here is what happened last week... Protecting the Medicare Promise In May, Congressman Bucshon introduced legislation to block a Medicare Part B payment model introduced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  A recent letter in the Evansville Courier and Press by… Read more »

From historic sites to broadcast booths, it was a busy week. In case you missed it, here’s what happened this week… Historic Indiana Here in Indiana, we are celebrating 200 years of statehood this year. The bicentennial celebrations remind us of the importance of reflecting on the history of our great state. During a recent trip, Congressman Bucshon had the opportunity to… Read more »

What do an axel, a dog, and the Evansville Police Department all have in common? Keep reading to find out.  This is the "#IN08 Social Roundup," a weekly overview of Congressman Bucshon's district events, constituent work, and legislative activities as seen through his social media accounts.  In case you missed it, here's what happened this… Read more »

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman fromIndiana (Mr. Bucshon) for 5 minutes.  Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind the American peoplewhy we're here. We're here today because of the failure of the 111thCongress to pass a budget for the first time in decades. You mightthink that for one party that controlled the White House and bothChambers… Read more »

Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Chairman, I move to strike the last word.  The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5minutes.  Mr. BUCSHON. Madam Chairman, I rise today in support of the Penceamendment that prohibits any funds from the underlying bill going toPlanned Parenthood of America. I want to start with a personal story asa physician.  I performed lifesaving… Read more »

As America faces a continually evolving threat of terrorism, I am committed to maintaining the safety of Hoosiers and American’s alike. To that end, we must ensure that our law enforcement agents and intelligence personnel have the resources to counter the ever-changing threats from terrorists who wish our Nation harm.Domestically, I believe Congress must reauthorize specific… Read more »

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