Stories tagged with "baron hill"

Indiana legislators mum on how they're leaning on health-care reform bill by indystar

Even Democrats aren’t tipping their hand on bill, which Obama wants but is politically sensitive WASHINGTON — Indiana’s Democratic lawmakers are keeping their... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Politics & Government

Ouch! This health bill hurts by indystar

With Speaker Nancy Pelosi apparently determined to force a vote on a health-care bill on Saturday in the U.S. House, Indiana’s congressional delegation should be cautious... – Nov 06, 2009 at 11:22 AM in Editorial

Members of Congress urged to jump in public health pool by indystar

WASHINGTON — When Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly of Granger was asked at a town hall meeting this summer about the health-care benefits members of Congress receive, he was... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Politics & Government

Quayle aids congressional hopeful by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Former Vice President Dan Quayle returned to Indiana to boost the campaign of a Republican looking to challenge Democratic Rep. Baron Hill next year. The... – Oct 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM in Politics & Government

Ind. congressmen to play hoops with Obama by indystar

WASHINGTON — Two Hoosier lawmakers will test their hoop skills against the president’s tonight. Rep. Baron Hill, a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, and... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Politics & Government

Sounds of Summer '09 signify midterm fury by indystar

What did we learn — politically speaking — during the overheated summer of 2009? Quite a bit, actually. Here are my Top Five Lessons from the just-concluded summer. 1.... – Sep 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Medical malpractice costs take spotlight by indystar

Unwarranted scapegoat in health debate, system may benefit from reform WASHINGTON — Medical malpractice costs are getting increasing attention in the health-care debate,... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Congressman Hill caught on tape by indystar

Baron Hill’s close-up, from the left and the right U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, star of the silver screen. Hill, in fact, had two featured roles recently: one welcomed, the other,... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Carson alone in backing health bill by indystar

Indianapolis Democrat is only Hoosier in Congress pushing for public option Rep. Andre Carson thinks the nation’s health-care system needs immediate treatment, but other... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Politics & Government

Rep. Andre Carson alone in backing health bill by indystar

Indianapolis Democrat is only Hoosier in Congress pushing for public option Rep. Andre Carson thinks the nation’s health-care system needs immediate treatment, but other... – Aug 27, 2009 at 9:59 PM in Communities

Seniors suspicious of health reform by indystar

Many fear change would come at their expense WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has promised that seniors wouldn’t lose any Medicare benefits in a health-care... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Ind. seniors fearful of health reform by indystar

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has promised that seniors won’t lose any Medicare benefits, despite his proposal to use the savings from correcting Medicare... – Aug 24, 2009 at 8:52 PM in Politics & Government

AARP to question Hill on health care by indystar

One of the state’s largest advocacy groups is teaming up with a key member of Indiana’s congressional delegation for a town hall teleconference on federal health care... – Aug 24, 2009 at 7:08 AM in Politics & Government

USDA urged to review food stamp changes by indystar

Indiana congressmen want a closer look at privatization approval A pair of Indiana congressmen have asked U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to review his agency’s... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Carson, Hill seek review of food stamps by indystar

A pair of Indiana congressman have asked U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to review his agency’s approval of the state’s privatization and automation of food stamp delivery... – Aug 22, 2009 at 11:51 AM in News

Truckers say closing Indiana rest stops is a safety issue by Nicole Blake

State padlocked 6 sites in January, says move could save $900K a year The state might save nearly $1 million by closing aging highway rest areas this year, but truckers who depend... – Jul 18, 2009 at 2:52 AM in Communities

Refusing to take a stand on green energy plant by indystar

U.S. Rep. Baron Hill was one of two Indiana representatives to vote in favor of the 1,201-page colossus and “largest tax increase in history,” the American Clean Energy... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Indiana's farmers support energy action by indystar

America’s family farmers and ranchers have a unique role to play when it comes to combating global climate change. Congressman Baron Hill understands that and I thank him for... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

High price for cap-and-trade with little payback by indystar

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed cap-and-trade legislation. This is a bad deal for all Americans as it represents a regressive tax that puts more of a burden on... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Carson, Hill vote with majority on climate bill by indystar

Democratic Reps. Andre Carson and Baron Hill were the only members of Indiana’s delegation to vote in favor of a bill to force reductions in greenhouse gases blamed for... – Jun 26, 2009 at 11:31 PM in Politics & Government