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May 30, 2008 | The Times

Energy vs. environment

Congressman Buyer: You're likely going to get some mail. Troubling economic times and a piece of legislation making its way through Congress spurred South Central Indiana REMC to host a meeting for all its ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Global Warming

Wed May 28, 2008

Medical News Today

American Psychiatric Foundation, Lilly Foundation And Give An Hour...

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Mental Health ; Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Article Date: 24 May 2008 - 0:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Heeding the ...

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Related Topix: Psychology, Science, Medicine, Psychiatry, US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Health

Mon May 26, 2008

Indianapolis Star

Indiana vets see WWII memorial for 1st time

World War II veteran Joe Titsworth saw for the first time today the memorial erected in the nation's capitol to honor him and all 16 million veterans who served during the war.

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Related Topix: Franklin, IN, Life, Veteran Affairs, Indiana, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Indianapolis Metro

Sat May 24, 2008

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Lawmakers battle over GI bill

A new GI bill in Congress would make it easier to give veterans a college education.

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Related Topix: US News, George Bush, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Republican, US House of Representatives

Thu May 22, 2008

WISH-TV8 Indianapolis

VA under fire over e-mail regarding PTSD

The Department of Veterans Affairs has some explaining to do after an e-mail surfaced that seems to put cost over care when it comes to treating soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Tue May 20, 2008

Marine Corps Times

House passes slew of bills for vets, troops

By Rick Maze - Staff writer Posted : Tuesday May 20, 2008 19:46:21 EDT The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan collection of seven bills and four resolutions in a pre-Memorial Day rush of legislation ...

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Holidays, US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives

Mon May 19, 2008

WANE-TV Fort Wayne

Indiana farmers applaud passage of new farm bill

“The farm bill is expensive and it took some real courage to support it in the face of the president's promise to veto it”

Indiana Farm Bureau praised Congress for the May 15 passage of a new five-year bill that provides crucial funding for agriculture, nutrition and conservation programs. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne

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Related Topix: US Politics, Mark Souder, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Evan Bayh, Democrat, Indiana, Agriculture, Science

Sun May 18, 2008

The Indianapolis Star

Experts: GOP's tough year likely won't help here

“But it's a step in the right direction.”

WASHINGTON -- Indiana Democrats running for Congress could find themselves doing better in the fall elections than they normally would. via The Indianapolis Star

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Related Topix: Washington, IN, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Davis, Mark Souder

Mon May 12, 2008

RFID Journal

U.S. Congressmen Seek to Specify a Track-and-Trace Technology for Drugs

U.S. House Representatives Steve Buyer and Jim Matheson joined a hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce today to glean support for a bill that would mandate the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... via RFID Journal

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jim Matheson, Democrat, Food and Drug Administration, Healthcare Law, Law

Sat May 10, 2008

WBIW-AM Bedford

Hoosiers Are Choosers Today; Primary Day 2008

Today's the big day, especially if you're in a contested primary race. Polls open this morning for the 2008 Indiana primary election, and will remain open until 6:00pm this evening. via WBIW-AM Bedford

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Lawrence County, IN

Thu May 08, 2008

Government Executive

Veterans Affairs passes bill updating benefits claims processing

Legislation that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its benefits claims processing system cleared the House Veterans' Affairs Committee this week. via Government Executive

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Tue May 06, 2008

WAVE-TV Louisville

Four Indiana congressmen get primary victories

Four Indiana congressmen are celebrating primary victories, including the state's newest U.S. House member, Democrat Andre Carson. via WAVE-TV Louisville

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Mark Souder, US News, Dan Burton

The Indianapolis Star

Medicare workshop May 13 at Senior Center

Do you need help getting through the maze of Medicare options? Are you new to Medicare? Are you helping a loved one with Medicare? Are you losing retirement benefits and needing to find alternatives? MEDICARE ... via The Indianapolis Star

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Related Topix: Danville, IN, Hendricks County, IN, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sun May 04, 2008

Kutv.com

Utah Congressman Hopes To Thwart Fake Prescription Drugs

“The problem of counterfeit drugs in this country is growing”

Utah representative Jim Matheson will participate in a federal congressional hearing this week designed to stop the production and distribution of counterfeit prescription drugs. via Kutv.com

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Jim Matheson, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Food and Drug Administration, Healthcare Law, Law

Wed Apr 30, 2008

Marine Corps Times

Action slows on vets' benefits upgrades

By Rick Maze - Staff writer Posted : Wednesday Apr 30, 2008 17:10:38 EDT The House Veterans' Affairs Committee approved major improvements in veterans' education and home loan programs Wednesday, but details in ... via Marine Corps Times

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Related Topix: US News, Life, Veterans , US Politics, Bob Filner, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican

Tue Apr 29, 2008

Guampdn.com

Proposed law will help vets claim disability

This is an open response to the open letter by Adolf Sgambelluri, president of the National Association for Uniformed Services, Guam Chapter to report back to Congress on a comprehensive plan to leverage the ... via Guampdn.com

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Related Topix: US Politics, Richard Burr, US News, US Senate, Republican, North Carolina Government, North Carolina, US House of Representatives, Madeleine Bordallo, Opinion

Sun Apr 27, 2008

Marine Corps Times

Reserve officials seek better dental care

“We need to get out of the idea of just-in-time dentistry”

By Kelly Kennedy - Staff writer Posted : Sunday Apr 27, 2008 10:08:27 EDT After several years of fillings, root canals and bridges left thousands of reservists nondeployable, military officials say they're ... via Marine Corps Times

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Related Topix: Fillings, Health, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Indianapolis Star

Burton ups spending on constituent mailings

“But more often than not, they are very powerful PR tools to convince constituents that their lawmaker is looking out for them constantly and deserves to be remembered at election time.”

After Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., ran into some bad publicity last year for missing votes to play golf, he reached out to his constituents with a colorful newsletter headlined, "I WORK FOR YOU!" The mailing, ... via Indianapolis Star

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Mark Souder, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mike Pence, Democrat, Julia Carson

Fri Apr 25, 2008

IndyStar.com

Buyer sponsoring bill to track prescription supply line

Saying the United States is threatened with a flood of counterfeit or unapproved drugs from overseas, many bought on the Internet, U.S. Rep. via IndyStar.com

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Wed Apr 23, 2008

MediLexicon

GPhA: E-Pedigree System Should Be Risk-Based, Workable And Patient-Focused

“The protection of our nation's pharmaceutical supply chain is paramount and must be a shared priority. While the U.S. supply chain is the safest in the world, we should always be looking for ways to strengthen patient protection”

Main Category: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Also Included In: Pharmacy / Pharmacist Article Date: 23 Apr 2008 The Generic Pharmaceutical Association commended federal lawmakers for their efforts to ... via MediLexicon

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jim Matheson, Democrat, Health

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