Press Releases

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment announcing a Job Fair in Terre Haute in conjunction with WorkOne Western Indiana, the City of Terre Haute, and Indiana State University. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: "With unemployment being above 8 percent for 36 consecutive months, we all must help our fellow Hoosiers when it comes to finding a… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment regarding the vote for the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which passed the U.S. House by a vote of 390-23. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “It is encouraging to all job creators and small business owners that we were… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement after the Committee on Education and the Workforce approved H.R. 3989, the Student Success Act and H.R. 3990, the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act on February 28, 2012. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Strengthening our education system should be the goal of every Member of… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Payroll Tax Holiday Extension. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “As a Republican, keeping taxes low on hard working taxpayers is my goal. It was important to vote in favor of a bill that will provide tax relief to 160 million working Americans.  During these tough… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comments after President Obama signed the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act of 2012 into law. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:                “I am pleased that the FAA reauthorization has been signed into… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: "It is irresponsible for President Obama to release yet another budget that is filled with more reckless stimulus spending, a $1.5 trillion tax increase, accounting gimmicks, and a fourth consecutive… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in regards to Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana’s announcement to bring 400 jobs and $400 million in investment to their Princeton facility. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “I would like to commend Toyota for selecting the… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on recent actions by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:                “I am proud of the efforts from the Transportation Committee to create… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the January jobless rate.  The current rate is 8.3 percent, down from 8.5 percent last month. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “Even though the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent, the true story should be that millions of… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) and Congressman John Carney (DE-AL) released the following comments after introducing H.R. 3839, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2012.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:                “As a physician, drug shortages for patients who need specialized… Read more »