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Dr. Bucshon to Host First Annual Student Leadership Summit

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Tags: Education

(VINCENNES, IN) – Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. will host his first annual Student Leadership Summit for high school students in Indiana's 8th Congressional District on Monday, October 5, 2015 at Vincennes University's Green Activities Center. “I’m excited to host my first Student Leadership Summit for high school students here in the Eighth District.…

Dr. Bucshon Votes to Divert Planned Parenthood Funds

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On Friday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon released the following statement after voting for H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015, a bill to defund Planned Parenthood and fund federally qualified health centers and rural health centers that do not perform abortions. “As a physician, I’m proud to support this legislation to redirect federal funds…

Dr. Bucshon Provides Facts on Planned Parenthood

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On Friday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015, a bill that redirects federal funds from Planned Parenthood to federally qualified health centers and rural health centers that provide more comprehensive health services and do not perform abortions. Watch the video by clicking…

Dr. Bucshon Hits Congressional Democrats for Supporting Ban on U.S. Crude Oil Exports

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On Thursday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. called out Congressional Democrats for voting to grant Iran the ability to export oil, while at the same time supporting a ban on the export of U.S. crude oil. “I find it hard to believe that our colleagues on the other side of the aisle have voted to allow Iran to export their oil, but won’t vote to allow America…

Dr. Bucshon Votes to Reject Iran Deal, Suspend Presidents Ability to Lift Sanctions.

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Tags: Defense

On Friday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon released the following statement after voting to oppose the Iran nuclear agreement:   “On the 14th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, we are reminded that the stakes have never been higher in our efforts to protect our nation and allies from the enemies of freedom. Unfortunately, this nuclear agreement…

Dr. Bucshon Releases Statement Supporting Gov. Pences Letters on Iran Deal

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On Tuesday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement in response to letters sent by Governor Pence expressing his disapproval of the Iran Deal negotiated by President Obama:  “This deal threatens the security of Americans at home, our allies around the world, and the sovereignty of states, like Indiana, that have put in place sanctions…

Dr. Bucshon to Hold U.S. Service Academy Day

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(EVANSVILLE, IN) – Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) will hold an informational session for all high school students interested in applying to one of the U.S. Service Academies on Saturday, August 22, 2015.  Who: Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) What: U.S. Service Academy Day When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:00am CDT (Registration…

Dr. Bucshon Announces Town Hall Schedule

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(EVANSVILLE, IN) – On Monday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. announced he will hold a series of town halls, listening sessions, and office hours during the month of August. These events provide Hoosiers an opportunity to hear from the Congressman about the issues facing Congress, the nation, and the state of Indiana.  The schedule of events is…

Dr. Bucshon Responds to the Presidents Iran Deal

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Tags: Defense

On Wednesday, Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon released the following video outlining his opposition to the nuclear deal negotiated by President Obama. Bucshon also encouraged Hoosiers to review the text and provide feedback on his website at http://bucshon.house.gov/press-release/irandeal. “Again, this is a bad deal that threatens the security of Americans at home and…

Dr. Bucshon Votes to Assert Congress Authority on Regulations

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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, a bill subjecting any executive branch rule or regulation with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more to an up-or-down vote in Congress.   “In a landmark decision last month, the…