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Dr. Bucshons Statement on Meeting with Vice President-elect Pence

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Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after Vice President-elect Mike Pence met with the House Republican Conference today: “Republicans met today with Vice President-elect Pence to discuss our plans to bring relief to families from ObamaCare and to ensure every American has access to quality, affordable health coverage. Republicans are united in this…

Dr. Bucshons Statement on 115th Congress Swear-in Ceremony

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Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after being sworn in as United States Representative for Indiana’s Eighth Congressional District: “In November, the American people sent a powerful message: we are tired of the failed, big-government policies of the last eight years and are ready for a new direction in Washington, D.C.,” said Bucshon.…

Dr. Bucshon Applauds CMS Decision to Stop Medicare Experiment

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Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement regarding the Obama administration’s announcement that it will halt the Medicare Part B payment experiment released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this year. “This experiment would have disrupted care for the most vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries,” said Bucshon. “I…

Dr. Bucshons Statement on CR Language

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after language to protect the health benefits of retired coal miners was included in the government funding legislation:    “As the son of a retired UMWA coal miner and a physician, I’m happy that Congress has come to a temporary solution that will protect the healthcare benefits of…

Dr. Bucshons Statement on Passage of 21st Century Cures

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On Wednesday, the House passed a landmark medical innovation package – 21st Century Cures – to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of new cures and treatments. It also provides new funding for the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration. The legislative package includes comprehensive reforms to our nation’s mental…

Dr. Bucshons Statement on President-Elect Trumps Healthcare Related Nominations

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Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, praised President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA) as Secretary of Health and Human Services and Seema Verma, MPH as Administrator of the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Representative Tom Price, M.D. (R-GA) as…

Dr. Bucshon: House Republicans Have a Better Way

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Earlier this week, the Obama Administration confirmed that millions of Americans will feel an unwanted October surprise: more ObamaCare rate shock. Health insurance premiums are set to increase by double-digits and many Americans will, in some cases, have access to only one insurer. Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement on the announcement:…

Dr. Bucshon Highlights Suicide Prevention Month

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to bring awareness to suicide and mental illness. September is designated as National Suicide Prevention Month. “Mr. Speaker, suicide is the second leading cause of death for young Americans ages 10 to 24…As a father of four, all in this age group, I…

Dr. Bucshon Recognized for Work to End the Opioid Epidemic

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. was one of eight lawmakers from around the country recognized on Thursday by the Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose for his significant work to solve the opioid abuse epidemic impacting Indiana. “I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by the Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose for my work to bring an end to this…

Reps. Young, Brooks, and Bucshon question DHS Secretary over recent agency failures

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On Thursday, Reps. Todd Young (IN-09), Susan Brooks (IN-05), and Larry Bucshon (IN-08) requested answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson after an Inspector General report found as many as 1,811 individuals with deportation orders may have been erroneously granted citizenship. The Indiana lawmakers said they are focused on immediate actions needed to mitigate the security…