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Larry Bucshon is an American politician and physician serving as the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Bucshon has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative priorities. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access and affordability for his constituents. Bucshon has also participated in discussions surrounding fiscal responsibility and economic growth in Indiana.
Last week, I met with a group of my constituents to discuss their experiences with the Affordable Care Act. Here is what I heard: My deductible went from $2,500 to $6,000, so it wasn't even worth it. The first year wasn't too bad until I…
As a medical provider, I understand how critical and necessary patient choice and input is to the overall quality of our healthcare system. Put simply, patients are better off when they are equipped to make their own decisions…
May I ask how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Indiana has 5 minutes remaining.
I thank Mr. Rokita from the Fourth District for yielding and for putting together this Special Order on behalf of our State. You know, Indiana boasts two of America's Presidents and now eight Vice Presidents. We are the home of Hoosier…
I want to use some of the last time that we have to honor a great Hoosier. I know others will have comments and, today, as we recognize Indiana's 200th birthday, it is also important to acknowledge the contribution of one of those who has…
Tissue or cells for these studies could be derived from another source than aborted babies, like premature natural demise infants whose parents are willing to donate. The other grants use fetal tissue when alternatives are easily…
This is about infant lives, but I would like address what else it is about. It is about science and research. The other side seems to only want to focus on politics and scare tactics. From the beginning, we recognized the other side would…
I urge my colleagues to support the Senate amendment to H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act. Over our country's history, American innovators have proven among the best in the world, especially in the field of drug and device research. 21st…
As a Member of Congress, I am doing what I can to get that message out, that whatever we can do to increase primary care, we should be doing.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young Americans ages 10 to 24. To put that in perspective, for kids in the fourth grade to young adults just starting their careers, suicide is the second leading cause of death. As a father…
The University of Southern Indiana's College of Nursing and Health Professions received the first-ever Nexus Award from the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education in August. The Nexus Award is a prestigious national…
On rollcall No. 495, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Personal Explanation
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