Press Releases

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the May jobless rate.  The rate increased to 8.2 percent, up from 8.1 percent the previous month. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I’m disturbed that for the 40th consecutive month, the unemployment rate continues to stagnate above 8 percent. Unfortunately for Americans, the… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment praising the bipartisan passage of the Food & Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012 (H.R. 5651) by a vote of 387-5.  The legislation includes important components of the bipartisan Drug Shortage Prevention Act (H.R. 3839) introduced by Congressman John Carney (D-DE) and Congressman… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment honoring all fallen soldiers in honor of Memorial Day. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “As we recognize Memorial Day, let us remember its purpose.  The brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment applauding the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013.  The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 299-120. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “I applaud my colleagues for… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment congratulating Princeton, IN for being named a 2012 Stellar Community by Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “I would like to congratulate Princeton, Indiana and Mayor Bob Hurst for being… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment praising the Committee on Energy and Commerce for unanimous passage of the Prescription Drug User Fee Reauthorization Act (PDUFA), which includes important components of the bipartisan Drug Shortage Prevention Act introduced by Congressman John Carney (D-DE) and Congressman Bucshon. Congressman Bucshon… Read more »

Congressman Bucshon views the winning piece of art at the Main Street Gallery of the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana in Evansville, IN. (Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment announcing Mollie Joice, a senior from Lincoln High School in Vincennes, IN, as the winner of the 2012… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the April jobless rate.  The rate decreased to 8.1 percent, down from 8.2 percent the previous month. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “While there was a slight decrease in the unemployment rate, it can be directly related to 342,000 Americans dropping out… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in recognition of the three year anniversary since the U.S. Senate last passed a budget on April 29, 2009. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “It has been over three years since the Democrat controlled Senate fulfilled one of their… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment after voting for a one year extension of the current interest rate on subsidized Stafford Loans made to undergraduate students.  The bill, H.R. 4682, the Interest Rate Reduction Act, passed the U.S. House by a vote of 215-195. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08)… Read more »