Press Releases

Jul 5, 2012

Release: Rokita Leads Efforts to Secure Drought Relief for Hoosier Farmers

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, along with other members of Indiana’s congressional delegation, urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack last week to authorize the emergency use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to provide relief from severe drought conditions.

Jul 3, 2012

ICYMI: N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Endorses Block-Granting Plan Similar to Rokita’s Medicaid Reform Bill

Issues: Health

In an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie expressed support for a policy of block-granting federal Medicaid dollars to states and allowing states to tailor programs to serve their unique populations.

Jul 2, 2012

Rokita to Host Special Fourth of July Congress on Your Corner, Public Reading of Declaration of Independence

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita will host a special Fourth of July Congress on Your Corner in Brownsburg featuring a public reading of the Declaration of Independence by citizen volunteers.

Jun 28, 2012

Release: Rokita Votes in Support of Contempt Measure Against Holder, Vows to Continue Upholding Constitutional Oversight Duty

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita made the following statement after he voted in support a House resolution to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for his refusal to cooperate with an investigation into the “Fast and Furious” operation:

Jun 28, 2012

Release: Rokita Says Obamacare Ruling ‘Highly Disappointing,’ Will Continue Fighting to Repeal and Replace With Consumer-Driven Reforms

Issues: Health

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today made the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling upholding most of the 2010 health care law, known as “Obamacare.” A video clip of Rokita’s response to the ruling is below:

Jun 21, 2012

Release: Purdue Selection of Mitch Daniels a ‘Huge Win’ For Purdue, Entire State

Issues: Education

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today made the following statement after Purdue University announced its selection of Gov. Mitch Daniels as its 12th president

Jun 20, 2012

Release: Rokita Honors 4th District Congressional Art Competition Winner from Lafayette

Earlier today, U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita met in Washington with 4th District Congressional Art Competition winner Annie Hegarty, a junior at Jefferson High School in Lafayette.

Jun 15, 2012

Rokita Issues Statement on Obama Administration’s Immigration Announcement

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration’s announcement that it would end deportations for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants:

Jun 8, 2012

Release: Rokita Statement on Passage of Workforce Investment Improvement Act

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today issued the following statement after the Workforce Investment Improvement Act, H.R. 4297, was referred favorably out of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Jun 7, 2012

Release: Rokita Praises Passage of Medical Device Tax Repeal

U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita today issued the following statement after the House passed the Health Care Cost Reduction Act, H.R. 436, which would repeal the Medical Device Tax.

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