Articles tagged as: U.S. Congress
October 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.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2018
Rep. Brooks Focuses On Biodefense, Public Health
Brooks says her experience with an anthrax hoax when she worked at the U.S. Attorney's office in Indiana heightened her awareness on the issue.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2018
Bargaining CHIP: Some Say Kids Insurance Used As Political Pawn In DC
After letting funding lapse for 114 days, Congress has reached an agreement for funding CHIP, the federally-run health insurance program for children and pregnant mothers.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2017
U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks, Chair Of Ethics Committee, Talks "Broken" Investigation Process
Brooks is chair of the House Committee on Ethics. WFYI's Drew Daudelin met with Brooks to ask her about the recent string of sexual harassment allegations in Washington.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2017
CHIP Expires: What That Means For Hoosier Children
The program that provides health insurance for low income Hoosier children has reserves to continue normal operations for now.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2017
Steelworkers Ask Congress For Action On Trade Investigation
Workers from Indiana and around the country talked with federal representatives this week about the effect of excess Chinese steel imports on national security.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2017
Messer: Permanent Medical Device Tax Repeal Could Happen This Year
The multi-billion dollar medical device industry in Indiana has been pressuring Congress to pass a permanent repeal of the 2.3 percent excise tax since it went into effect as part of the Affordable Care Act in 2013.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2017
Activist Rally To Oppose 2018 Federal Budget
Members of Congress from Indiana were urged to reject a budget that cuts federal health spending, supports deportation and mass incarceration.
Read MoreJune 14, 2017
Gunman Dies After Shooting At GOP Baseball Practice In Virginia
The shooting occurred around 7 a.m. in the Del Ray area of Alexandria, just south of Washington, D.C. At least five people were hit with gunfire, including Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana.
Read MoreMay 2, 2017
Budget Deal Calls For Releasing Asian Carp Prevention Report
A provision saying Congress "expects" the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to release the draft report was included in a budget agreement announced Monday.
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