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Local Congressman Reacts to Possible Deal to Reopen Government and Raise Debt Ceiling
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Local Congressman Larry Bucshon said he was against a government shutdown from the beginning. Wednesday, He told NBC 2 that the deal the Senate has cut may not be the right approach to solving this problem Congressman Bucshon Awaits Next Installment Of Debt Debate
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In the midst of the fifteenth day of a partial federal government shutdown, Indiana Eighth District U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-Evansville) remained confident Tuesday that a solution to the ongoing debt ceiling and federal funding debate would be agreed upon in the near future. Obama quietly signs bill requiring sleep disorder rule not guidance
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President Barack Obama Tuesday quietly signed into law legislation to ensure any federal standards governing screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders would be through a rulemaking instead of guidance, which has previously been the case. Rep. Larry Bucshon Explains How his Vote on the Shutdown Legislation to Brad Byrd
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Congressman Larry Bucshon explains why he won't vote to approve the shutdown legislation. Bucshon has second bill signed into law by President
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On Tuesday, President Obama signed H.R. 3095, a bill sponsored by Representatives Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) and Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) into law. H.R. 3095 is a bipartisan measure to require due process on a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration guidance and save America’s trucking industry $1 billion dollars. This marks the second bill authored by Bucshon that… Bucshon statement on Senate debt deal
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Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the Senate debt deal that failed to address the long-term trajectory of spending, achieve deficit reduction, and include reforms to ObamaCare. Rep. Bucshon said: “I firmly believe the United States should not default on its payments and I have worked to avoid the prospect of default;… Is HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius confused about single payer system?
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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius seems to be confused about whether or not she supports a single payer healthcare system. Here is why. During her recent appearance on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart argued that a single payer system would be the optimal approach to solving our nation’s healthcare challenges. Sebelius responded with her support… Dr. Bucshon, Hoosier Lawmakers Urge Congressional Leaders to Repeal Medical Device Tax
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On Thursday, Members of Indiana’s congressional delegation sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker John Boehner asking that full repeal of the medical device tax be included in any must pass legislation considered in the House or the Senate this year. In the letter, the members write, “In Indiana, medical device companies… Dr. Bucshon votes to fund life-saving research, open parks as Senate continues to stall
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On Wednesday, the House passed separate funding bills that continue funding the vital life-saving research done at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and open our national parks and museums. The bills are awaiting Senate approval and the President’s signature. Rep. Bucshon released the following statement: “While the Senate Democrats and President… Dr. Bucshon votes to protect veterans, open parks as Senate stalls
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On Tuesday, Dr. Bucshon voted to protect our nation’s veterans and open our national parks and museums; however, House Democrats prevented passage of these responsible bills. Rep. Bucshon released the following statement: “My constituents have made it clear that if big businesses get a break from the harmful effects of ObamaCare then they should too. … Browse Documents by Date or Issue |