Jobs and the Economy

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011.  The REINS Act will require congressional approval for any federal regulation with an economic impact of $100 million or more. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “As I have traveled… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the November jobless rate.  The rate fell to 8.6 percent, down from 9 percent the previous month.  In addition, the labor participation rate declined to 64 percent from 64.2 percent. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “It… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the passage of H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011.  H.R. 3010 was introduced by U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith.  H.R. 3010 included a provision similar to H.R. 2371, the Transparency in Rulemaking when Using Scientific Testing (TRUST)… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment regarding the President’s decision to delay the Keystone XL pipeline until after the 2012 election. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “While the President is travelling the country talking about the need for jobs, why is he… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the October jobless rate.  The rate decreased to 9 percent. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             "We know what it takes to create jobs and we know that it doesn't involve anymore stimulus spending that will add to our nation's growing… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the three pending Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Columbia, Panama, and South Korea. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “It is imperative that these pending trade agreements be implemented immediately to open new markets for Hoosier exports.  More exports mean more jobs.… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding a U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruling in the NMA v. Jackson case that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been illegally overstepping its role in the 404 permitting process. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08)… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the September jobless rate.  The rate remained at 9.1 percent, unchanged for three consecutive months. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “It is disheartening that unacceptably high unemployment no… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s speech to a Joint Session of Congress on Thursday, September 8th. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “With an unemployment rate of 9.1 percent, my main focus has been getting the American people… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment on the August jobless rate.  The rate remained at 9.1 percent, the same as reported in July. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “As another month passes, there are no positive signs regarding jobs.  We… Read more »