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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2019 ( 17 items )  

Majority Leader Hoyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Visclosky
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Indiana: "I was sad to learn that my friend Rep. Pete Visclosky, with whom I served for thirty-four years, will retire from the House at the end of the 116th Congress. He has been a champion for working families in Northwestern Indiana and across our country. "As Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Pete has been instrumental in se  more

Rep. Calvert Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Visclosky
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on Defense issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Indiana: "It has been an honor and a privilege to work beside Congressman Pete Visclosky. I have had the pleasure of working with him in various capacities during my time in Congress, most recently as his Ranking Member on Defense Appropriations, and I can attest that his dedication to ou  more

Rep. Estes Helps Introduce Foster Care Support Bill Providing $4.7 Million for Kansas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is an original cosponsor of the Family First Transition Act introduced today by Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Indiana) and Rep. Danny Davis (D-Illinois). The legislation will provide financial support to states implementing the Family First Prevention Services Act, which included reforms to support children in foster care as well as prevent children from needing to enter into foster ca  more

Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Visclosky
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Indiana, announced his retirement at the end of the 116th Congress: "Congressman Pete Visclosky is a valued colleague and one of the most respected voices on the Appropriations Committee. "As Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Congressman Visclosky has made his mark as a champion for the women and men of our Armed  more

Rep. McCollum Issues Statement on Rep. Visclosky Decision to Not Seek Re-Election
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement after Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Indiana, announced he would not seek re-election in 2020: "I want to thank my colleague and friend Rep. Peter Visclosky for his outstanding leadership as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and for his 35 years of service to Indiana's First Congressional District. "I'm grateful to have worked alongside Chairman Visclosky for many years as a fellow appropriator  more

Rep. Pence Introduces Resolution Honoring Hoosier Sikh Community
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Greg Pence (R-IN-06) and Peter Visclosky (D-IN-01) introduced a resolution to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs in Indiana and across the nation. H.Res.680 celebrates the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, and the growing community of Hoosier Sikhs dedicated to giving back. The 550th birthday will be celebrated by more than 25,000,0  more

Rep. Pence Leads Letter Urging Support for America's Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Effort Would Support Farmers, Help Combat Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities * * * U.S. Representative Greg Pence (R-IN-06) led 32 of his House colleagues in urging the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies to support the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)  more

Rep. Price Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Visclosky
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. David Price, D-North Carolina, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, issued the following statement on the retirement of Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Indiana, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense: "For 35 years, Congressman Visclosky has served his constituents in Indiana with great dedication and single-minded purpose. "As Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Congre  more

Rep. Visclosky Issues Statement on Not Seeking Re-Election
GARY, Indiana, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Indiana, issued the following statement after announcing that he will not seek re-election in 2020: "On November 6th, 35 years ago today, I was elected to serve as Indiana's First District U.S. Representative. Today, I announce that I will not seek re-election in 2020. "For my entire career I have worked to build support for our domestic steel industry and organized labor, secure investments in transformational projects and improve our quality o  more

Sen. Young Issues Statement Ahead of Veterans Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following statement in advance of Veterans Day: "In the Marine Corps our slogan is Semper Fidelis, meaning 'always faithful' to our nation and to those who protect it. "Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to thank the men and women who bravely served our nation in the armed forces. "I ask all Hoosiers to join me in recognizing the courage and sacrifice of our veterans, whose service has kept our nation safe through times of uncertain  more

Sen. Young Issues Statement on Rep. Visclosky
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following statement upon the announcement by Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Indiana, that he will not seek re-election in 2020: Rep. Visclosky was first elected to represent Indiana's 1st Congressional District in 1984. "Congressman Visclosky has been a tireless advocate for Hoosiers in Northwest Indiana for the last 35 years. "His list of accomplishments is long, and his impact will be felt for years to come. "I've had the privilege to  more

Sen. Young Letter Urges Resolution to Looming Pension Crisis Threatening Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee members, including Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), to encourage their continued efforts to resolve to the looming multiemployer pension crisis and restore financial security to Hoosiers. The Central States Pension Fund is the lar  more

Sens. Young, Braun Seek Applicants for Federal Judicial Appointment
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) today announced they are seeking applications for qualified individuals to fill a judicial vacancy on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana based in South Bend. Chief Judge Theresa Lazar Springmann, who was appointed to the Northern District of Indiana in 2003 by President George W. Bush, will take Senior Status b  more

Speaker Pelosi Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Visclosky
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 6 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement after Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Indiana, announced his retirement: "Congressman Pete Visclosky is a pillar of the House of Representatives and an icon for Indiana's working families. His 35 years of proud, persistent and principled leadership have made a difference for his community and for our country, and his guidance and friendship will be greatly missed by his colleagues in the Congre  more

Walorski, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems
MISHAWAKA, Indiana, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * - Worker & Family Support Subcommittee Chairman & Ranking Member Discuss Child Welfare, Workforce Development Issues in Indiana's 2nd District * * * U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Jackie Walorski, on Tuesday joined subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to  more

Young Releases Video Featuring Hoosier Veteran
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a video ahead of Veterans Day to share how his office can help assist and honor Hoosier veterans. The video features the story of George Miller, from Mooreland in Henry County, who received a Bronze Star from Senator Young in June. Miller served as a track commander with Troop L, 3D Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment in Vietnam. "Awarding the ribbons and medals to  more

Young, Braun Announce $16 Million for I-65 Mobility & Access Project
WHITESTOWN, Indiana, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) announced that the Indiana Department of Transportation will be awarded a $16 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the I-65 Mobility and Access Project. The project aims to address the rising demand for modernized transportation infrastructure by c  more