Social Welfare

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of a Balanced Budget Amendment (H.J. Res 2) to the Constitution: “Every day, American families have to make tough decisions about their spending priorities in order to balance the family budget.  Unfortunately, Washington isn’t doing the same when it… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) voted in support of H.J. Res 118, disapproving of the Administration’s waiver of welfare work requirements.  Congressman Bucshon cosponsored the legislation. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Providing waivers to the welfare work requirement, a key component to the successful welfare reform of 1996, erases 16 years of… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the 2012 Medicare Trustees report. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “The Medicare Trustees report makes it clear that we need action now to preserve and protect this vital program for current beneficiaries and future… Read more »