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Congressman Larry Bucshon Named Friend of the Farm Bureau

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(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement following the American Farm Bureau Federation's congressional award, “Friend of the Farm Bureau,” announcement on September 5, 2012.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “I am honored to be recognized as a ‘Friend of the Farm Bureau.’  Having…

Congressman Larry Bucshon Comments on the July Jobless Rate

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(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the July jobless rate.  The rate increased to 8.3 percent, up from 8.2 percent the previous two months.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “The July unemployment numbers are another clear sign that the economy is struggling to improve under the failed…

Congressman Larry Bucshon Votes for Drought Assistance

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Congressman Bucshon touring R and M Farm in Daviess County on Monday, July 30, 2012 Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 6233, the Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act.  The legislation passed by a vote of 223-197.  Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “This…

Congressman Larry Bucshon Votes to Stop the Tax Hike

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Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act.  The legislation passed by a bipartisan vote of 256-171.  The legislation would extend the current income tax rates for one year. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “Extending the current tax rates for an…

Congressman Larry Bucshon on Passage of Regulatory Relief and Job Creation Legislation

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Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “This legislation is necessary for job creators because Washington, D.C. bureaucrats continue to implement onerous rules that make it tougher for businesses to…

Congressman Larry Bucshon on Fed Audit Legislation

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Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the H.R. 459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, to permit and mandate a full audit of the United States Federal Reserve by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).  The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 327-98.  Congressman Bucshon was a cosponsor. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08)…

Congressman Larry Bucshon on USDA Disaster Designation

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Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding the Unites States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement on disaster assistance improvements and support for farmers affected by extreme weather. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “These reforms are important to the future of the agriculture industry as out-dated regulations…

Congressman Larry Bucshon Votes to Repeal Obamacare

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Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) speaking on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act. Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment after voting for H.R. 6079, the Repeal of Obamacare Act.  Since taking office, this was Congressman Bucshon’s fourth…

Congressman Larry Bucshon on President Obamas Plan to Increase Taxes

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Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in response to President Obama’s plan to increase taxes. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “This proposal to raise taxes is a blatant attack on hardworking taxpayers who are trying to provide jobs to millions of Americans and helping to create a healthier economy.  We are currently…

Congressman Larry Bucshon Comments on the June Jobless Rate

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(Evansville, IN) – Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the June jobless rate.  The rate remained at 8.2 percent, the 41st consecutive month above 8 percent and longest stretch of high unemployment since 1948. Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states: “As the unemployment rate fails to improve, living month to month is…