Jobs and the Economy

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 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 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) released the following comment in regards to the Obama administration’s decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:                “I am outraged that the President continues to deny hard working Americans well paying… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the December jobless rate.  The current rate is 8.5 percent, down from a revised 8.7 percent last month. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:                 “The gradual decrease of the unemployment rate is welcoming news, but… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the Federal Court of Appeals’ decision to place a stay on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I am pleased that the federal courts have issued a stay on the EPA’s costly Cross-State Air Pollution… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to today’s vote on the yearlong payroll tax extension. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I support a one year extension of the payroll tax cut and extension of unemployment insurance benefits with the significant reforms contained in the House bill.  Both of which are… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011.  The bill passed by a vote of 234 to 193. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “It is important for me to support this legislation which will continue to help our unemployed Americans while it also… Read more »