Oct 31, 2009 | The News Tribune
It's official: Greenway getting $969,000 in funding
They asked for $3 million. However, those with the Ohio River Greenway Development Commission aren't complaining.
Video: Pelosi: 'A brighter future' Video: Hoyer: 'A historic time' Video: Health care: 'Trick or treat' Video: GOP decries health 'takeover' "This really is a government takeover of health care in America," said Rep.
Energy, water bill has $420 million for local projects
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signed a $33.5 billion spending bill Wednesday for energy and water projects, including more than $420 million for Kentucky and Indiana initiatives.
I'm still laughing about the musicians concerned that their music is being used to torture Gitmo detainees.
Forum flashes: Good moves, bad moves
The historic Delta Queen steamboat has had so many flirtations with a comeback that it practically qualifies as the Brett Favre of the waterways.
Bill aims to speed up health funding for veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will have up to a full year to prepare for funding and administering health care to vets through federal legislation finalized Thursday.
Rep. Baron Hill wants Delta Queen to cruise again
An Indiana congressman is trying to get the Delta Queen cruising again on the Ohio River.
Coming Soon to a Theater Near You
Former Gitmo detainees, that is. From the AP : [B]y a 224-193 vote, the House stood by a Democratic plan to allow suspected enemy combatants held at the controversial Guantanamo facility to be shipped to U.S. soil--but only to be prosecuted for their suspected crimes.
Ind. cancels IBM's $1.3 billion welfare contract
Indiana fired IBM Corp. on Thursday as the lead contractor on an ambitious, $1.34 billion project to automate applications for food stamps, Medicaid and other welfare benefits.
Ex-VP Quayle makes S. Ind. stop for GOP hopeful
Former Vice President Dan Quayle returned to Indiana to boost the campaign of a Republican looking to challenge Democratic Rep.
Congress must keep illegal aliens from health care reform legislation
In a letter to Indiana 9th District Rep. Baron Hill, I told him that I am disappointed that the Democratic Party is lying to the American people about H.R. 3200, the America's Affordable Health Choice Act.
I drove on I-65 north through the construction area the other day, and all I can say is that I hope the blacktop I drove on is not the finished product.
Legislative Roll Call Sept. 28 a " Oct. 2
1 adopted the conference report on a bill to appropriate $33.5 billion for energy, water and nuclear programs in fiscal 2010.
44: Courting Allies: Who's Got Game?
President Obama has invited four Cabinet secretaries and a slew of members of Congress to come over to shoot some hoops on the White House basketball court Thursday evening.
Obama to play basketball with lawmakers, Cabinet members
President Obama will take to the court tomorrow in a basketball game with a handful of cabinet members and lawmakers.
Hill office open Wednesdays at Seymour City Hall
Indiana 9th District Rep. Baron Hill's Seymour office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Seymour City Hall.
Ellsworth draws line at funding abortions | PDF
Rep. Brad Ellsworth has announced he will not support any health care reform legislation that funds elective abortion Democratic leaders likely will seek a compromise on the language in the Capps Amendment, which now states federal funds could be used for elective abortions U.S. Rep.
Jeffersonville mayor to ask again for flood assistance
Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan is asking President Obama to reconsider denying help to Indiana residents hit by flash flooding in August.
The 2012 Democratic gubernatorial (mine)field
First of all, the 2012 Indiana gubernatorial race is way, waaaaaaay off in the distance.
FEMA Denies Disaster Declaration
A disaster declaration requested for Jackson, Brown and 13 other counties related to heavy rains and ensuing flooding has been denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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