Governor Pence addressed the American Federation for Children School Choice Policy Summit this week in Washington.
He gave an inspiring speech to educational choice leaders from across America, sharing how Indiana now leads the nation in providing parents educational choice options for their children.
Following is a video of the speech. Please feel free to share this inspiring speech on social media.
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Kirk Byram for Sheriff Fundraiser
When: Thursday - June 6, 2013
Where: Roca Bar - North, Private Party on the Patio.
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Live Music - The Valentears
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Almost eight months have passed since the deadly attacks in Benghazi, and still the White House, State Department and former Secretary Hillary Clinton are dodging questions.
In a Congressional hearing, Greg Hicks, former Deputy Chief Of Mission for The U.S. In Libya, said that a U.S. Special Forces unit in Tripoli was told it did not have the authorization to fly to Benghazi during the attack.
So, why won’t the Obama Administration and Former Secretary Clinton acknowledge the claims of Benghazi whistleblowers?
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AG Holder's 'see no evil' Muslim dilemma
It is a sad sight to watch a man grapple with a world that fails to meet his expectations. Unless that man is Eric Holder. Then it is simply infuriating.
The attorney general, warped by his own prejudice, is confused because his fellow citizens are better people than he imagines.
Holder sees white bigots around every corner, and can't handle the truth that very few Americans actually hate Muslims. So, like Elmer Fudd hunting "wascally wabbits," Holder's shots usually backfire.
His Monday speech to the Anti-Defamation League was a classic case of twisted thinking. With his FBI fumbling a chance to stop the Boston bombers, he bizarrely stressed his determination to punish anyone who discriminates against Muslims.
Of course, he didn't admit that the bombers were Islamists. That would violate the Obama administration's omerta on linking Islam to terrorism.
But the "see no evil" approach creates a dilemma. How do you warn against vigilante attacks on Muslims without admitting that Muslims did the bombing?
By being disingenuous, as Holder was, saying: "I also want to make clear that - just as we will pursue relentlessly anyone who would target our people or attempt to terrorize our cities - the Justice Department is firmly committed to protecting innocent people against misguided acts of retaliation."
There haven't been any attacks reported, nor have there been many since 9/11. Indeed, Holder, trying to make it sound like an avalanche, said Justice investigated "more than 800 incidents involving threats, assaults and acts of vandalism and violence targeting Muslims, Arabs, Sikhs, South Asians and others."
Think about that - 800 investigations in nearly 12 years, or about 70 a year, in a country of 320 million people. Notice he didn't say how many led to findings of guilt.
Inadvertently, Holder further undermined his argument with another number. He said there were "more than 1,000 documented incidents" of anti-Semitism in 2011 alone.
Clearly, Jews, not Muslims, bear a greater burden of religious bigotry. But Jews don't bomb marathons, so who is worried about protecting them? Not Eric Holder.
Originally published by Michael Goodwin.
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Fellow Hoosiers,
As you may know, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released a report earlier this week that concluded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) used inappropriate criteria to review applications of organizations seeking tax-exempt status. While there is still much to learn regarding the exact details of this clear abuse of power, the timeline and facts that have been confirmed are extremely alarming.
Here is what we know:
The IRS apologized last week for unfairly discriminating against conservative groups. Specifically, they targeted groups with “tea party,” “patriot” or “9/12” in their names, and other “political-sounding” names. We also know that the acting IRS Chief, Steven Miller, was aware of this biased, political targeting sometime in 2012 and failed to act. The report released by the Inspector General also found that the IRS inappropriately delayed the processing of applications, inappropriately requested the political affiliations of membership, and required inappropriate information such as social media posts, donor rolls, and praying habits of the groups who were targeted. Finally, we know that the IRS has denied allegations that they have targeted conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status, even during probes made by the House Ways and Means Committee starting in 2011.
Moving forward:
Last week, the House Committee on Ways and Means heard testimony from acting IRS Chief Miller to simply get the facts. After hearing his testimony, Congress is still left with many unanswered questions, mainly who approved these actions, who knew about them, and how extensive these actions were. As your representative in Congress, it is my job to determine the facts and not act on assumptions. Once the facts are determined, and we know the officials responsible, those involved in breaking the public’s trust and possibly breaking laws should be held accountable – to the extent of termination and if appropriate, prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Although I am not a member of the committee, I look forward to review their findings over the coming months.
At a time when the IRS will soon be vastly expanded under ObamaCare, the American people deserve the assurance and peace of mind that they will not be unfairly targeted by this Administration because of their political views. A simple apology is not sufficient. Please be assured, I will continue to monitor this situation to ensure the offending parties are held accountable for abusing the public’s trust.
If you feel that you have been unfairly targeted, please do not hesitate to contact my office with your concerns.
In Service,
Larry Bucshon, M.D.
P.S. Make sure to visit my official Facebook Page and Twitter account to receive daily updates from my office.
On the House Floor...
Last week, the House voted to comprehensively repeal Obamacare. Because of this ‘train wreck’ of a law, many Americans are losing their employer provided health insurance, having their workweek cut back to part-time, and seeing their premiums increase while businesses are strapped with job killing taxes, like the medical device tax. This specific tax has already caused many businesses to scrap plans to expand and create much needed jobs here in Indiana. Before voting, I took to the House Floor to encourage my colleagues to do the same.
As a physician, I understand that this law fails to help patients get access to quality, affordable healthcare, prevents businesses from expanding and creating much needed jobs, and puts government bureaucrats between the patient and their doctor. The IRS is intrusive, untrustworthy and is targeting American citizens on the basis of politics, yet this agency is expanded by Obamacare and will be responsible for the implementation of much of the law.
I am proud to have supported our nation’s patients by voting to repeal this disastrous law so that we can replace it with common sense, patient centered reforms.
You can also read my press release here.
In Committee...
Last week, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act, a bill that approves the Keystone XL pipeline project. Below, you will find my opening statement during the hearing.
It took America’s greatest generation a little more than 1,300 days to win World War II. After 1,700 days and 15,000 pages of State Department review, the Keystone XL project remains in limbo. This project will undoubtedly create thousands of American jobs, ease energy prices, and help secure our nation’s energy portfolio. Instead of moving forward, this administration continues to delay construction for purely partisan political reasons, putting radical environmentalists before hard working middle class Americans. This project simply makes sense and we should not wait another day to get started.
You can also read my full press release here.
Upcoming Events...
Terre Haute Job Fair
One of my top priorities in Congress is to solve our nation’s unemployment problem. One of the ways to accomplish this is to connect employers looking to hire with people looking for a job. I am hosting a Job Fair in Terre Haute on Thursday, May 30th in conjunction with WorkOne Western Indiana, the City of Terre Haute, and Indiana State University. This is a great opportunity to connect with employers looking to hire in the Wabash Valley. I hope to see you there.
What: Terre Haute Job Fair
When: Thursday May 30, 2013 2:00PM – 6:00PM EDT
Where: Hulman Center at Indiana State University - 200 N. 8th
Street, Terre Haute, IN
Employers can access the Employer Registration form here.
In the News...
Recent Spike in Unemployment Expected
GOP trying to end run on Keystone XL pipeline project
Workshop aims to sort out health care changes
In-Depth: Congressman Bucshon Discusses Controversial Topics in Washington
Larry Bucshon: On Healthcare
Job Fair Set for Terre Haute
Bucshon teaming with WorkOne for Job Fair
Bucshon votes to repeal Obamacare
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Over the last several days and weeks, a series of incidents have further weakened the faith of the American people in their government. The administration continues to mislead the public on the events in Benghazi that led to the death of four Americans, including our Ambassador. The Department of Justice secretly obtained two months of telephone records from reporters and editors at The Associated Press. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently sought private donations from health care industry executives to help pay for Obamacare. These executives work at the very companies regulated by HHS.
In addition to all of this, there is the outrageous and blatant violation of the First Amendment by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Last Friday, the IRS admitted that it targeted conservative groups, including at least one in Indiana, for additional scrutiny when applying for tax-exempt status. Targeting groups based on political viewpoints is a despicable abuse of power and will not be tolerated.
But it doesn’t stop there. We now have discovered that the IRS official who oversaw this scandal-plagued office was promoted to oversee the IRS department in charge of implementing the health care law. This is beyond stunning.
An apology from the IRS and the resignation of its commissioner is not enough. I have joined all of my Senate Republican colleagues in sending the President a letter demanding the administration comply fully with all congressional inquiries on this matter. No more avoiding, no more delaying, no more stonewalling, and no more inappropriate responses. It is time for the administration to start answering some questions for the American people.
The IRS is given the responsibility of carrying out the law. It should never use its powers for partisan purposes -- ever. Violating that standard destroys the integrity of our government and further erodes the trust of the American people.
Neither those who make the law nor those who enforce the law can be above the law. The IRS believed it was above the law when it targeted conservative groups for scrutiny, but now it is the IRS that will be under scrutiny because of its own actions.
Click here or above to watch me discuss this issue on the Senate floor
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Fellow Republicans:
Welcome to the VCRP
We believe in sensible taxes, smaller and less intrusive government, personal responsibility and accountability, Constitutional government, liberty, and respect for life. Following the leadership of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan, we strive to promote these common sense values in government and in our community. Reforming Government to Serve the People.
The American people believe Washington is broken and for good reason. Short-term politics overshadow the long-term interests of the nation. Our national legislature uses a budget process devised long before the Internet and seems unable to deal in realistic ways with the most pressing problems of families, businesses, and communities. Members of Congress have been indicted for violating the public trust. Public disgust with Washington is entirely warranted.
Republicans will uphold and defend our party’s core principles: Constrain the federal government to its legitimate constitutional functions. Let it empower people, while limiting its reach into their lives. Spend only what is necessary, and tax only to raise revenue for essential government functions. Unleash the power of enterprise, innovation, civic energy, and the American spirit and never pretend that government is a substitute for family or community.
The other party wants more government control over people’s lives and earnings; Republicans do not. The other party wants to continue pork barrel politics; we are disgusted by it, no matter who practices it. The other party wants to ignore fiscal problems while squandering billions on ineffective programs; we are determined to end that waste. The entrenched culture of official Washington an intrusive tax-and-spend liberalism remains a formidable foe, but we will confront and ultimately defeat it.
The long term solution for many of Washington’s problems is structural. Congress must respect the limits imposed upon it by the Tenth Amendment: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
We look to the model of Republican welfare reform, which, since its enactment in 1996, has accomplished a major transfer of resources and responsibility from the federal government back to the states with an accompanying improvement in the program itself. Applying that approach to other programs will steer Congress back into line with the Constitution, reversing both its intrusion into state matters and its neglect of its central duties.
To aid in the fulfillment of those duties, we propose a National Sunset Commission to review all federal programs and recommend which of them should be terminated due to redundancy, waste, or intrusion into the American family. The Congress would then be required by law to schedule one yea or nay vote on the entire sunset list with no amendments.
Additionally, as important as returning power to the states is returning power to the people. As the Declaration of Independence states, our rights are endowed to us by our Creator and are inalienable: rights to life, liberty, and property. Government does not confer these rights but is instituted by men to protect the rights that man has already been granted. The Republican Party strongly affirms these rights and demands that government respect them.
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