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Reaction from Indiana lawmakers to President Barack Obama's Afghanistan plans: 'No one wants to send more money or more American soldiers to Afghanistan, including me.
Glenn Beck-Inspired Tea Party Candidates Step Up To Oust Veteran GOP Lawmakers
Eric Forcade, a tea party candidate challenging Rep. Bill Young Glenn Beck, who has waged a conspiratorial, hateful campaign against liberals and his other political enemies all year, has been galvanizing his supporters to run for office .
Area elected officials respond to Obama Afghanistan strategy
Elected officials from Indiana and Michigan are offering their responses to President Barack Obamaa s Afghanistan troop buildup plan, ahead of congressional hearings that begin Wednesday.
Hoosier reps split over Afghan surge
Several Hoosier members of Congress were cautiously optimistic Tuesday night about President Obama's plan to send 30,000 additional U.S. fighters and trainers to Afghanistan.
Phil Troyer '86 Launches Bid for US Congress
November 30, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. - Phil Troyer, a 1986 graduate of DePauw University, "is seeking the 3rd District congressional seat to lower government spending," reports the Times-Union of Warsaw, Indiana.
Ivy Tech Community College breaks ground on new Warsaw campus
Ivy Tech Community College broke ground on their new Warsaw campus Friday. The new facility will be located at the corner of US 30 and Silveus Crossing and is expected to be complete by the fall 2011 semester.
Proposed tax on medical devices slashed
A proposed tax levy on the medical device industry has been reduced by $20 billion, Sen.
Civilian 9/11 trial infuriates Souder
The decision to bring accused Sept. 11 terrorists to trial in federal court in New York City is outrageous and could lead to those detained being freed on a technicality, Rep.
Mark Souder Lights Broadway Christmas Tree
A 35 foot blue spruce is twinkling in a downtown neighborhood as "Christmas on Broadway" officially begins.
Tiahrt bill would block further bailout spending
Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard, has introduced a bill in Congress to halt further spending to bail out financial institutions and automakers.
A woman credited with being an advocate in keeping the VA inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne retired from her leadership position earlier this month.
Palin a 'rock star,' Souder tells callers
Sarah Palin is a 'rock star,' Rep. Mark Souder, R-3rd, said Tuesday evening, adding that he doesn't know whether she'll be the nation's first female president, but 'she is one of the most exciting, dynamic figures to hit the political system.' In an hourlong conference call with about 100 people from northeast Indiana, Souder responded to questions ...
Rep. Mark Souder holding Tele-Town Hall on Tuesday night
Whether it's about health care, the recession, the war in Afghanistan or any other hot topic, you can log on, call in, or email your questions for the so-called "Tele-Town Hall" Tuesday night.
Even though Veterans Day is today, Holland Elementary School students celebrated early with letters, song and tributes to veterans in the area Tuesday.
Salvation Army ringers out with bells on
The sound of bells filled the air Friday afternoon outside Macy's Department store as the Salvation Army started its annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Souder sounds off on Fort Hood
Indiana Third District Congressman Mark Souder isn't holding back his thoughts on the Fort Hood tragedy or the suspected shooter, Major Nidal Hasan.
Souder sees reasons for region to flourish after recession
U.S. Congressman Mark Souder was in Whitley County Tuesday to visit a company whose business has flourished during the recession and to discuss his positive outlook on the local labor market.
Fort Wayne lawyer starts challenge to Rep. Souder
A Fort Wayne attorney who was an aide to former Sen. Dan Coats has started a campaign to challenge Congressman Mark Souder in next year's Republican primary.
Anti-Drug War does not equal pro-drug
Since I have become the leader of the Virginia Tech chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, I have continually encountered the same question: Are you pro-drug? Individuals make the assumption that the fact that I oppose ineffective anti-drug legislation somehow implies that I advocate drug use.
Phil Troyer Announces Candidacy, Challenge Souder
Congressman Mark Souder has a new challenger for the Republican primary in May. Multimedia Watch The Video Fort Wayne attorney Phil Troyer announced his candidacy Tuesday morning.
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