INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: Congressman Andre Carson (D-IN), has introduced House Resolution 539, legislation that supports the goals and ideals of the American Legion as the Indianapolis-based wartime veterans service organization celebrates its centennial. The American Legion was federally-chartered by Congress in 1919. Over the past century, it has grown from a group of World War I veterans to one of the largest and most  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 16, introducing a resolution to support the goals and ideals of the American Legion on their 100th anniversary: I rise to introduce a resolution to support the goals and ideals of the American Legion on their 100th anniversary. The American Legion is our country's largest wartime veterans service organization and has advocated for a countless number of veterans, servicem  more

BATESVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * - Pence and Bettice discuss infrastructure, broadband, local projects and concerns * * * U.S. Representative Greg Pence met with Batesville Mayor Mike Bettice to discuss local concerns and share some updates on legislative issues in Washington. "It's important to keep in close touch with local officials across the District to ensure I'm serving our constituents the best I can," said Rep. Pen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the text of the following speech in the Congressional Record Aug. 16, recognizing staff member Jordan Hall: I rise today to recognize a member of my staff that has been with me since the beginning of my campaign. Jordan Hall, 23, has served in my District office since January. Before that, he traveled with me across the District during our campaign. Folks across the 6th District know Jordan for his work ethic, warm smile, and friendly   more

VERSAILLES, Indiana, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * - Pence visited the award-winning school in Versailles * * * U.S. Representative Greg Pence visited South Ripley Junior High School Wednesday, where he toured the building, spoke with students, and honored Principal Destiny Rutzel for being named the "2018 State Middle School Principal of the Year." "It's important to highlight the incredible work of our educators and those who shape the you  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * - Federal HHS funds will be used for Rural Communities Opioid Response Program * * * The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently announced the Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission (AICDAC) as the recipient of a $1,000,000 grant. The funds will support the implementation of the organization's Rural Communities Opioid Response program. "The Armstrong-Indiana-Clari  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * - Chairman and Ranking Member of Worker & Family Support Subcommittee Discuss Importance of Home Visiting, Kinship Caregivers, Case Management, Wraparound Services * * * U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) this week explored bipartisan solutions in visits to several Chicago organizations dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome challenges and escap  more

FLOYDS KNOBS, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) held a press conference with Teens for Tobacco 21, a student organization at Floyd Central High School, on the Tobacco to 21 Act. The bipartisan legislation would prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21. "The CDC estimates that approximately 4.9 million middle and high school students nationwide were curren  more