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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday August 11, 2019 ( 6 items )  

GAO Dismisses in Part Protest by Tribologik of Hammond, Indiana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision dismissing in part and denying in part a bid protest filed by Tribologik of Hammond, Indiana. According to the GAO, Tribologik "protests the exclusion of its proposal from the competitive range under request for proposals (RFP) No. N64498-19-R-4002, issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, for services related to the testing and analysis of lubricating oil used in Navy ships. The proteste  more

Pence Visits Rushville, Meets With Local Officials, Business Leaders, Constituents
RUSHVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * - Stops included Copeland, PHI Air Medical, City Hall and Farm Bureau * * * U.S. Representative Greg Pence visited local leaders, constituents and area businesses Tuesday during an extended visit to Rush County. "I am pleased to have had the opportunity to spend time with constituents on a very productive day in Rush County," Pence said. "Days like these help guide my work in Washington on beh  more

Rep. Visclosky Announces Department of Homeland Security Grant Awards for Port of Indiana - Burns Harbor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded grants through the Port Security Grant Program to assist the Port of Indiana - Burns Harbor. In general, the Port Security Grant Program aims to support port security services and plans of port authorities, facility operators, and state and local government agencies, and at least 25 percent of the funding for   more

Sen. Braun Issues Statement on Tragic Shootings in El Paso, Dayton
JASPER, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following statement regarding the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. "Maureen and I are deeply troubled by the recent shootings in El Paso and Dayton -- there is no place for hate in our great country, our prayers are with the victims of this horrific event, and I commend the swift action from law enforcement and first responders. "Mass shootings and gun violence across our country is a complex situation; watching C  more

Sen. Young Issues Statement on Addressing Underlying Causes of Gun Violence
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on addressing the underlying causes of gun violence: "Clearly we have multiple problems in this country - problems of hate, social alienation, and the devaluing of human life - and we're going to have to work together as a nation to address these challenges. "I think Indiana has done a good job with respect to our red flag law and that's something that needs to be part of the conversation moving forwar  more

Sen. Young Issues Statement on Shootings in Ohio, Texas
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following statement regarding the shooting incidents in Ohio and Texas: "We are all heartbroken for the victims of these terrible acts of hate. I pray for those who were injured and for the families of those who lost loved ones. "And I am sincerely grateful to the first responders and law enforcement officers who acted swiftly. There is no place in this country for hate of any kind - period. "The President rightfully spo  more