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Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act.  Additionally, Congressman Bucshon introduced an amendment to require the publication of scientific studies for proposed rules.   The amendment passed by a voice vote. Click Here to view Congressman Bucshon’s speech on… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) voted in support of H.J. Res 118, disapproving of the Administration’s waiver of welfare work requirements.  Congressman Bucshon cosponsored the legislation. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Providing waivers to the welfare work requirement, a key component to the successful welfare reform of 1996, erases 16 years of… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08), along with Congressmen Mike Quigley (IL-05) and John Carney (DE), introduced the Military CDL Act of 2012.  The legislation is a companion to legislation introduced into the U.S. Senate by Senators Patty Murray (WA) and Olympia Snowe (ME). Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “With so many of our men and women in the armed… Read more »

(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 »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement condemning the attacks on American diplomats in Libya and Egypt.  Four Americans were killed, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I condemn the senseless attacks on American diplomats in Libya and Egypt.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of… Read more »

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement recognizing September 11, 2001. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “As a nation, we honor the 11th anniversary of the horrible tragedies of 9/11, but also recognize the heroes from that fateful day.  During a time that devastated our country, we came together as Americans to stand up to terror… 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 statement following his testimony to the Indiana Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I was honored to have been invited by Sen. Tom Wyss and Rep. Ed Soliday to testify today on MAP 21.  As the only… Read more »

(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement following the U.S. Treasury’s announcement of the national debt exceeding $16 trillion on August 31, 2012.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “With four years of trillion dollar deficits, all under President Obama, it is a sobering day when the national debt tops… Read more »