Jobs and the Economy

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the July jobless rate that is currently 9.1 percent. "Unemployment at 9.1 percent is unacceptable.  With the economy faltering, we need to provide certainty to America's job creators.  The Obama Administration has threatened tax increases on small businesses and created hundreds of new… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in response to this morning’s 2nd Quarter report of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on economic growth of 1.3 percent.  In addition, 1st Quarter GDP growth was revised to 0.4 percent, down sharply from 1.9 percent.             “This is not… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the June jobless rate increasing to 9.2 percent. Congressman Bucshon states: “June was another month of a stagnant economy and higher unemployment.  Last summer, we were promised a ‘Recovery Summer’ by President Obama that never materialized.  Instead, we have been left… Read more »

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica rolled out a comprehensive, multi-year transportation reauthorization proposal on Thursday.  Congressman Bucshon is an active member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and worked with Chairman Mica and other Committee members on this proposal. Congressman Larry Bucshon… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in response to the National Federation of Independent Business’ report on the decline of small business optimism for the third consecutive month. Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) states:             “The NFIB’s report is more evidence… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the May jobless rate increasing to 9.1 percent. Congressman Bucshon states: “This is a clear indication that President Obama’s policies have failed.  His plan to tax and spend our way to recovery and economic prosperity is obviously not working.  We need fiscal restraint and… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in regards to his Yes votes on H.R. 1229 – Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act and H.R. 1231 – Reversing President Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act. Congressman Bucshon states: “With gas prices rising across our nation, it is important that we end these onerous regulations that hurt job… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in regards to the April unemployment numbers increasing to 9 percent. Congressman Bucshon states: “I find it difficult that President Obama is in Indiana today to provide more rhetoric and talk about jobs with little action.  As Hoosiers are struggling to find jobs and all Americans are… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement in regards to his Yes vote on H.R. 1230 – Restarting American Offshore Leasing Act Now. Congressman Bucshon states: “With gas prices rising across our nation, it is important to move forward with the scheduled lease sales that President Obama has delayed or cancelled.  President… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) cosponsored H.R. 1390 – the Bus Uniform Standards and Enhanced Safety (BUSES) Act of 2011.  The act will strengthen the U.S. Department of Transportation’s oversight and ability to set uniform safety standards on new and existing buses.  This bipartisan legislation was introduced by Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA),… Read more »