In The News
Sep 26, 2013
| The Hill
Sleepy and the Bandit: House votes to slow sleep testing for truck drivers
Issues: Transportation
The House has approved legislation that would require the federal government to go through a formal rule-making process before issuing any rule requiring millions of the nation's truckers to be tested for obstructive sleep apnea.
Sep 24, 2013
| Politico
Sleep apnea bill awakens Congress
Issues: Transportation
The tale of a sleep apnea bill shows what just might be the most efficient Congress has been in years. In a few short weeks, two House members went from writing a simple two-page bill to seeing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration committing to a formal rule making on sleep apnea testing and treatment for truckers and other professional drivers.
Sep 24, 2013
| WTHI TV - Terre Haute
Reps, hospitals fight proposed Medicare changes
Issues: Healthcare
Seven of Indiana's nine U.S. House members are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reject proposed Medicare funding changes that they claim would hurt rural hospitals.
Sep 24, 2013
| News 25 WEHT/Local 7 WTVW
Bucshon Making Stop in Jasper Tuesday
Indiana's Eighth District Congressman will be visiting businesses in Jasper on Tuesday. Larry Bucshon is making the trips to discuss the issues that are impacting their operations.
Sep 24, 2013
| The Original Company
Bucshon to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Jasper Tonight
8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon will hold a town hall meeting in Jasper tonight. (Tuesday) The meeting gets underway at 6:30 PM at Vincennes University's Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing Center.
Sep 24, 2013
| Land Line Magazine
Senators introduce sleep apnea bill
Issues: Transportation
One week after a congressional committee agreed to forward legislation that would require an open regulatory process by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a similar bill has been introduced to go before a U.S. Senate committee.
Sep 23, 2013
| The Hill
House to slow federal rules requiring sleep testing for truck drivers
Issues: Transportation
The House will vote this week to slow down federal regulations that would require all truck drivers to be tested for obstructive sleep apnea, which the government says can increase the risks of accidents.
Sep 23, 2013
| Dubois County Herald
Congressman to host town hall in Jasper
U.S. Rep Larry Bucshon, R-8th, will host a town hall meeting Tuesday evening in Jasper. The hour long public session will start at 6:30 p.m. at Vincennes University Jasper Campus’ Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing.
Sep 23, 2013
| The Original Company
Bucshon Hosting Job Fair in Vincennes Today
Issues: Jobs and Economy
Eighth District U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon will host a job fair in Vincennes today. It runs from 1:00 until 5:00 PM at Vincennes University's Van Eaton Indiana Center for Applied Technology at 1500 North Chestnut Street.
Sep 23, 2013
| The Original Company
Bucshon to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Jasper Tonight
8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon will hold a town hall meeting in Jasper tonight. (Tuesday) The meeting gets underway at 6:30 PM at Vincennes University's Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing Center.
