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Democrats fish for funds with rash release
Acknowledging that the excitement level in the House far exceeds that in the staid Indiana Senate, the Indiana Democratic Party still completely disregarded the role of the Senate on Tuesday when it sent out a premature news release.
Sen. Evan Bayh touts property tax relief in Southern Indiana
Catherine Moeller-Cunanan said she found out Sunday that Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh was going to pay her a visit.
Bayh to tout property tax deduction in Terre Haute
U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., will visit Terre Haute on Thursday to discuss a proposal for federal property tax relief.
Property tax savings opportunity
Therea s a surprising savings opportunity out there for homeowners during these difficult times.
Gary seeks money to demolish 1,100 empty buildings
GARY, Ind. - Gary officials are seeking nearly $25 million in federal money to tear down more than 900 abandoned houses and 200 empty commercial buildings in the city.
Bayh proposal seeks to reverse meth use
The production of methamphetamine may be illegal, but it's not difficult for users and sellers to manufacture the drug in meth labs ranging from motel rooms to the kitchens in their homes.
Health care debate prep: sad stories
At a health care forum in Connecticut, Rep. Rosa DeLauro describes her battle with ovarian cancer.
Did a dangerous chemical at Iraqi plant cause death and illness of soldiers?
Larry Roberta's every breath is a painful reminder of his time in Iraq. He can't walk a block without gasping for air.
Lilly touts its value to Indiana as health-care debate heats up
Despite cutting thousands of jobs in recent years, Eli Lilly and Co. continues to swing a mighty bat in Indiana's economy, including its $1.5 billion annual statewide payroll and billions in purchases, employee spending and taxes.
Indiana Rep. Baron Hill pushes for health care for Iraq veterans exposed to chemicals
It took the U.S. government decades to acknowledge the effects the herbicide Agent Orange had on soldiers exposed to the chemical while serving in Vietnam.
Bayh Measure to Keep Energy Dollars in Indiana Advances in Senate
Amendment would send payments directly to state to lower utility rates, support local renewable projects Washington-Bipartisan energy legislation cleared the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today, by a vote of 15-8, and included a key provision written by Senator Evan Bayh to send money directly to Indiana to lower the cost of Hoosier ...
Bayh Announces $164 Million for Affordable Housing Projects in Indiana
Recovery funds will create jobs, help Hoosier families weather economic downturn Washington - Senator Evan Bayh today announced that Indiana will receive $164 million in economic recovery funds for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing for moderate- and lower-income Hoosier families.
Graham, Grassley, Lugar Ask Obama: Do More On Iran
A parade of Republican lawmakers pressed President Obama on Sunday for stronger public support of Iranians protesting the outcome of the country's contested presidential election, with one senator calling the administration's approach "timid." But many Republican members of Congress held back vigorous criticism, agreeing with Democrats that the ...
Bayh: Obama's Iran response the right one
U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., says he agrees with President Barack Obama's measured response to protests and street riots in Iran.
GOP senator: Obama 'timid, passive' on Iran
Republican senators criticized President Obama on Sunday for not taking a tougher public stand in support of Iranians protesting the outcome of the country's contested presidential election, with one saying the president had been "timid and passive." As thousands of Iranians have flooded city streets in the past week to demonstrate for a new ...
After a week of massive protests in Iran over its disputed elections, top foreign policy voices hit this Sunday's talk show circuit.
Backup plan if no budget reached
Indiana Senate Republicans hope the budget they pushed Friday will be viewed as a starting point for compromise - but they also came up with a backup plan that would keep state government running even if lawmakers don't enact a new budget before the current one expires June 30.
Verbatim: Sen. Bayh's fatherhood legislation
With one in three children in the United States living apart from their biological fathers, Senator Evan Bayh and Congressman Danny Davis are renewing their efforts to promote healthy families and support American fathers who are trying to earn a livable wage and take a more active role in the lives of their children.
U.S. tire industry hurt by China, panel rules
So many Chinese tires are coming into the U.S. that it's disrupting the market, a trade panel said Thursday, the first step in the trade dispute that the steelworkers' union said should lead to quotas on imported Chinese tires.
Sen. Bayh Pledges to Fight on for RV Industry
U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., A has pledged to continue his fight for the RV industry.