Jobs and the Economy

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) announced the Evansville Regional Airport as a recipient of a Department of Transportation (DOT) discretionary grant to improve runway safety.  The grant is valued at $11,107,830. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Improving runway infrastructure at the Evansville Regional Airport is an important… Read more »

Congressman Bucshon is presented the Guardian of Small Business Award by NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) was named a Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today.  Congressman Bucshon received a perfect score of 100 percent for his voting record… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the August jobless rate.  The rate decreased to 8.1 percent, down from 8.3 percent the previous month, due to 368,000 people dropping out of the labor force.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “The fact that is most worrisome is more than three times as… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the July jobless rate.  The rate increased to 8.3 percent, up from 8.2 percent the previous two months.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “The July unemployment numbers are another clear sign that the economy is struggling to improve under the failed… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act.  The legislation passed by a bipartisan vote of 256-171.  The legislation would extend the current income tax rates for one year. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Extending the current tax rates for an… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “This legislation is necessary for job creators because Washington, D.C. bureaucrats continue to implement onerous rules that make it tougher for businesses to… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the June jobless rate.  The rate remained at 8.2 percent, the 41st consecutive month above 8 percent and longest stretch of high unemployment since 1948. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “As the unemployment rate fails to improve, living month to month is… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) issued the following comment after the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold Obamacare. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I am disappointed but respectful of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold this near government takeover of our health care system that negatively impacts one sixth of our nation’s… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the Conference Report on the Highway Bill. Congressman Bucshon is the only Hoosier on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and a conferee on the Highway Bill Conference Committee. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I was proud to represent Indiana’s transportation… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 4480, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012 which passed by a vote of 248-163. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Supporting affordable, American made energy over Middle Eastern oil is a common sense vote.  I proudly support initiatives to improve and… Read more »