Articles tagged as: U.S. Congress
March 4, 2022
Bill would restore pension benefits to 20K Delphi retirees
Ohio's U.S. senators said Thursday that they have lined up bipartisan support in both houses of Congress for new legislation that would restore the terminated pensions of more than 20,000 salaried retirees of Delphi, including more than 4,000 in Indiana.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2022
Funding for coal miners with black lung disease slashed when Build Back Better failed
When Congress failed to pass the Build Back Better Act before the end of last year, it neglected to extend an excise tax on coal sold in the U.S. — which is the main source of revenue for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2021
Eli Lilly says legislation to address drug prices would hurt its current, future operations
Congress is debating a Democratic proposal, H.R.3, that would allow the federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices in an effort to lower costs.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2021
Political Analyst Andy Downs Weighs In On Events At U.S. Capitol
WBOI's Katy Anderson spoke with Andy Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, about Wednesday's events at the U.S. Capitol complex, and how this could be a turning point in American politics.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2021
The Latest: Trump Condemns Capitol Riot, Concedes To Biden
In a new video message, Donald Trump says that now that Congress has certified the results, the "new administration will be inaugurated on January 20" and his "focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly and seamless transition of power."
Read MoreJuly 30, 2020
Congress Awards Its Highest Honor To USS Indianapolis Crew
The Gold Medal was awarded to the ship's entire crew, living and dead, and will be displayed at the Indiana War Memorial Museum in Indianapolis.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2020
Rep. Greg Pence: Congress Taking Safety Steps Over Coronavirus, Too
While the world takes precautions against the spread of coronavirus, Congress is adapting, too. U.S. Rep. Greg Pence (R-6) says his colleagues are watching their health while passing measures to help the country.
Read MoreMay 28, 2019
Electrical Trade Representatives Lobby Indiana's Federal Lawmakers
Members of the Independent Electrical Contractors association say if two bills make their way through Congress, theyll be able to more effectively recruit new talent into their diminishing ranks.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2018
Indiana Republicans Likely To Hold Supermajority In House
House Democrats managed to flip three GOP seats in northwest Indiana and Lafayette. And one seat is still undecided, as Porter County results remain delayed.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2018
Meet Your 5th Congressional District Candidates: Susan Brooks and Dee Thornton
Susan Brooks, the incumbent Republican candidate for the Fifth Congressional District, will face Carmel businesswoman and Democrat Dee Thornton in the election next month.
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