WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Erin Houchin Issues Statement on Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after House and Senate Democrats voted against the clean Continuing Resolution to keep the government open. "House and Senate Republicans did our job to fund the government. Democrats refused. They are demanding $1.5 trillion in far-left   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Chose a Shutdown Over Solutions * There's no way around it: Democrats have taken their political games too far and shut down the government. Let me pull back the curtain and explain what's really going on. Two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution (CR). Think of a CR like putting gas in the tank to get to the next station. It's not a permanent fix, but it keeps  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comment on multiple applications for permits that would allow various entities to conduct scientific research and conservation activities with endangered and threatened species. These activities are intended to enhance the propagation or survival of species across multiple states and territories. The FWS has received applications for permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Introduces Religious Education Week Resolution * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today introduced a resolution designating October 5 - 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the importance of religious instruction in the United States and to recognize the schools, churches and other organizations offering religious education to many of Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA), Fishers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The association, representing over 1,500 licensed psychologists in Indiana, stresses the urgent need for improvements to mental health care access amid a growing crisis. In their detailed letter, the IPA commends CMS for its ongoing efforts to e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Press Ganey, South Bend, Indiana, has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule for the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2026. This letter highlights the organization's support for key components of the proposed policies and provides suggestions aimed at improving patient care and outcomes. In its letter, Press Ganey expressed appreciation for the agency's development of the Ambulatory Specialty Model  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Program for Intensive English (PIE), based in Indiana, submitted a public comment letter expressing strong resistance to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule to eliminate Duration of Status (D/S) for F-1 international students. In the letter, PIE articulated concerns that the rule would adversely affect international students pursuing English language training, arguing the change fails to recognize the unique academic needs of this population.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * REP. STUTZMAN: TIME FOR DEMOCRATS TO COME TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), member of the House Budget Committee and House Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement on government funding expiring: "Democrats had plenty of opportunities over the past month to act in good faith and keep the government open," said Rep.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve To Refuse Salary During Potential Government Shutdown & Donate to Johnson County Boys and Girls Club * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) announced today that he will refuse his congressional salary if a government shutdown occurs. Once funding legislation is enacted, Rep. Shreve will donate the equivalent of his shutdown pay to the Johnson County Boys and Girls Club.   more