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A Modest Plan to Save Coal

| Posted in Opinion Pieces

Americans take electricity for granted. When we flip a light switch or turn on a television, we expect it to work every time. A resilient and reliable energy grid to deliver affordable electricity is critical for the well-being of society, the expansion of the economy, and the security of the nation. There are many sources of energy that can power the grid. As a supporter of an…

Dr. Bucshon Supports the STOP School Violence Act

| Posted in Press Releases
Tags: Education

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting in support of the STOP School Violence Act (H.R. 4909): “As a father of four children, I understand the absolute importance of ensuring the safety and security of our children at school. The STOP School Violence Act is a common-sense approach that will help improve the…

GOP lawmaker proposes tax credit for coal plants

| Posted in In the News
Tags: Energy

“Without the reliable baseload power provided by coal-fired generation, the power grid may not be able to handle the electricity needs of American consumers during a sustained period of peak demand like 2014’s Polar Vortex or the recent Bomb Cyclone,” Bucshon said in a Wednesday statement announcing the bill.

USDOT Awards $10 Million Grant for Posey County Rail Project

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The U.S. Department of Transportation Tuesday announced a $10 million grant to rebuild approaches to the Maunie Railroad Bridge in Posey County. U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), along with U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.), and Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.), offered support for the TIGER grant in a letter to U.S. Transportation…

Dr. Bucshon Meets with Members of the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council

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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after meeting with members of the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council: “Today, I met with members of the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council,” Dr. Bucshon Said. “The medical device industry is an important source of economy activity and good-paying jobs in the state of Indiana,…

KENTUCKY AND INDIANA LAWMAKERS HOST MEETING ON THE I-69 OHIO RIVER CROSSING PROJECT

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-KY), Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-IN), and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) convened a meeting of community leaders from Henderson, KY and Evansville, IN and officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to discuss federal funding opportunities for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project. Representatives from DOT shared insight…

Joint Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

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Joint Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representatives Jackie Walorski (IN-02), Jim Banks (IN-03), Susan Brooks (IN-05), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), today released the following statement after voting to for the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018: …

Dr. Bucshon Votes to Fully Fund Our Military, Keep the Federal Government Open, and Advance Bipartisan Healthcare Priorities  

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Dr. Bucshon Votes to Fully Fund Our Military, Keep the Federal Government Open, and Advance Bipartisan Healthcare Priorities (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the House voted to pass legislation that fully…