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Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following statement regarding S&P downgrading the United States’ credit rating from AAA to AA+.  The rating agency also maintained a ‘negative outlook’ on our nation’s rating. “Last week, I voted for the Budget Control Act with the hope that demonstrating real spending cuts of over $2… Read more »

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) voted in favor of the Budget Control Act of 2011.  The bipartisan measure passed with a vote of 269-161.             “This is the first step in the long process to restore fiscal responsibility to our nation.  We cannot continue to kick the can down the road to future… 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) voted in favor of the Budget Control Act of 2011.  The Act will require a Balanced Budget Amendment to be sent to the states for ratification prior to a second raise in the debt limit.             “We are at a point in time when we need to make every effort to save our… Read more »

This afternoon, Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the Budget Control Act of 2011.  View the testimony by clicking Here. ### Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) testified before the Subcommittee on Health of the House Veteran Affairs Committee on behalf of his constituent, Honey Sue Newby, who suffers from Spina Bifida due to her father’s exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.  Congressman Bucshon drafted the Honey Sue… Read more »

Today, Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) voted in favor of H.R. 2560 – The Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011, a bill he cosponsored.  The bill passed 234-190. Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) states: “This is a responsible, serious plan to restore certainty to our nation’s finances.  The Cut, Cap, and Balance Act cuts up the credit cards and… 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 »