LARRY BUSCHON

Budget Issues ............................................................................................... 3 Business and Consumer Issues .................................................................... 5 Campaign Finance Issues............................................................................. 5 Crime & Public Safety Issues ...................................................................... 6 District Issues ............................................................................................... 6 Debt Ceiling ................................................................................................. 7 Economic and Financial Issues .................................................................... 8 Education Issues .......................................................................................... 9 Energy Issues ............................................................................................... 9 Environmental Issues ................................................................................... 9 Ethics Issues ................................................................................................. 9 FEC-2011 Second Quarter ......................................................................... 10 FEC-2011 Third Quarter ............................................................................ 12 Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea .................. 14 Health Care Issues ..................................................................................... 14 Immigration and Border Issues .................................................................. 16 Israel........................................................................................................... 16 Labor and Working Family Issues ............................................................. 16 Legal Issues................................................................................................ 16 LGBT Issues .............................................................................................. 16 Other Issues................................................................................................ 16 Political ...................................................................................................... 17 Second Amendment Rights ....................................................................... 18 Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Entitlements ............................. 18 Tax Issues .................................................................................................. 20 Tea Party .................................................................................................... 20 Transportation Issues ................................................................................. 21 Womens Issues ......................................................................................... 21

Budget Issues
Favored Balance Budget Amendment at 2008 Spending Levels In May 2011, Bucshon said he preferred a balanced budget amendment that would put spending levels at 2008 levels. He said, I am in favor of a balanced budget amendment. Im a co-sponsor on the House side of a balanced budget amendment (HJ Resolution 56) and the companion bill on the Senate side has all 47 Republican senators signed onto it We ultimately are going to have a solid balanced budget to force Washington, D.C. to live within its means and I am in favor of that. [Tribune Star, 5/17/11] Impact of the Republican Budget on Medicare According to the Energy and Commerce Committee, Ryans budget affected Congressman Bucshons district in the following ways:

Increase prescription drug costs for 10,600 Medicare beneficiaries in the district who enter the Part D donut hole, forcing them to pay an extra $104 million for drugs over the next decade. Eliminate new preventive care benefits for 117,000 Medicare beneficiaries in the district. Deny 500,000 individuals age 54 and younger in the district access to Medicares guaranteed benefits. Increase the out-of-pocket costs of health coverage by over $6,000 per year in 2022 and by almost $12,000 per year in 2032 for the 112,000 individuals in the district who are between the ages of 44 and 54. Require the 112,000 individuals in the district between the ages of 44 and 54 to save an additional $26.2 billion for their retirement an average of $182,000 to $287,000 per individual to pay for the increased cost of health coverage over their lifetimes. Younger residents of the district will have to save even higher amounts to cover their additional medical costs. Raise the Medicare eligibility age by at least one year to age 66 or more for 60,000 individuals in the district who are age 44 to 49 and by two years to age 67 for 386,000 individuals in the district who are age 43 or younger. [Committee on Energy and Commerce, June
2011]
Not Necessarily Opposed to Returning to 2006 Spending Levels After voting against an amendment that proposed an across-the-board spending cut to the federal budget, a spokesman for Bucshon said, "While the congressman is not necessarily opposed to returning spending to FY 2006 levels, he would have liked more debate on the issue and to understand how it would have impacted Indiana's 8th Congressional District. [Indianapolis Star, 2/27/11] Voted against Funding Cuts to Poverty-Reduction Programs and the NLRB In February 2011, Bucshon voted against his party and opposed during debate over the continuing resolution ending a grant program for services that reduce poverty. And he opposed zeroing out funding for the National Labor Relations Board. [Indianapolis Star, 2/27/11]

Voted against Funding Cuts to Poverty-Reduction Programs and the NLRB In February 2011, Bucshon voted against his party and opposed during debate over the continuing resolution ending a grant program for services that reduce poverty. And he opposed zeroing out funding for the National Labor Relations Board. [Indianapolis Star, 2/27/11] Bucshon Supported Funding for Wasteful Jet Engine In February 2011, a representative for Bucshon said the representative was hopeful that we can restore funding for an alternative engine for the militarys new Joint Strike Fighter. Parts for the engine, called the F136, were made at Terre Hautes Unison Engine Components, a high-tech manufacturing business on U.S. 41 South. Continued funding for the alternative engine could mean up to 200 new jobs at Unison, local economic development officials have stated. The F136 was slated to cost $450 million in 2011. President Obama and Defense Secretary Robert Gates were strongly opposed to the engine, calling it unnecessary and a waste of money. The House voted 233-198 to cut funding for the engine. [Terre Haute Tribune Star, 2/17/11] Bucshon: Said He Doesnt Possess a Magic WandBut Will Address Entitlement Programs In an April 2011 Op-Ed in the Terre Haute Tribune Star, Bucshon argued that Congress must reform Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, but admitted that he did not know how to do it or how long it would take.

He said, The way to avoid another crisis in the long-run is to address mandatory spending, made up mostly of entitlement spending. This means well have to reform entitlement programs in a way that will ensure promises are kept to current and future seniors. I often get asked for the solution and I often reply that there isnt a silver bullet and that I dont possess a magic wand. [Terre Haute Tribune Star, 4/1/11]
Agreed to Making Cuts to Defense In April 2011, Bucshon said that he agreed that defense cutting should be explored while not undermining the military. [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/19/11] Said Republican Budget Could Give Tax Breaks to the Wealthy In April 2011, when asked if the Ryan Budget gave tax breaks to the wealthy, Bucshon said, It depends. He touted the plan as revenue-neutral and does reduced elements of the tax code as well as eliminates many tax write-offs and other deductions. [Tribune Star, 4/27/11] Called Fights over the Budget Class Warfare Bucshon said the arguments over the Ryan budget were class warfare. He told his constituents to not believe the rhetoric that taxing the wealthy will change the fact that the federal government spends $12 billion a day while taking in $8 billion. He argued the real issue is spending, not revenue. [Tribune Star, 4/27/11] Called Obamas Budget Disingenuous In February 2012, Bucshon called Obamas 2013 budget proposal disingenuous. [Courier Press, 2/18/12] Called Obamas Budget Irresponsible and Referred to the President as a Constant Campaigner

In February 2012, Buchon said [i]t is irresponsible for President Obama to release yet another budget that is filled with more reckless stimulus spending, a $1.5 trillion tax increase, accounting gimmicks, and a fourth consecutive trillion dollar deficit. The release of this budget once again shows that President Obama is putting politics ahead of policy as he continues to be a constant campaigner and failed leader, Bucshon said. [Evansville Courier & Press, 2/19/12]

Praised Paul Ryans 2013 Budget In March 2012 while speaking on Paul Ryans 2013 budget, Bucshon said the House Republicans are going to pass a budget that shows the American people what can be done, and not only what can be done but what has to be done if were to get this country back on a fiscally sustainable path. [WIBC, 3/20/12] Note: a clip of this interview is saved on the drive. Said he is Likely to Support Ryan Budget In March 2012, Bucshon said of the Ryan budget, Im likely going to support it, but were in the process of reviewing it. [Brazil Times, 3/25/12]

Business and Consumer Issues Campaign Finance Issues

Evansville Courier & Press Column: For Bucshon, getting elected was easy, staying in office may not be A PDF is saved on the drive. [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/24/11]

Evansville Courier and Press: Rep. Larry Bucshon takes fire from all sides A PDF is saved on the drive. [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/19/11]
Received Donations from the President of a Transportation Company In 2010, Bucshon received a combined $3,400 from Ronald Romain, and his wife, Connie Romain. [opensecrets.org, accessed 2/17/12]. Romain is the president of the parent company of Professional Transportation, Inc (PTI). [Huffington Post, 2/17/12] that Lobbied to Exempt Workers from the Fair Labor Standards Act PTI has lobbied lawmakers to have its workers exempted from the protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Buschon sits on both the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which produced the transportation bill and the House Education and the Workforce Committee, which oversees workplace laws and protections. [Huffington Post, 2/17/12]

Crime & Public Safety Issues District Issues

Appeared at Town Hall in Virginia Beach During the congressional August recess in 2011, Bucshon appeared at a Health Care Town Hall in Virginia Beach for Rep. Scott Rigell (VA-02) along with Phil Gingrey of Georgia and Phil Roe of Tennessee. [Rep. Scott Rigell Press Release, 8/03/11] The Tristate Unhappy Postal Workers Picket A PDF is saved on the drive. [The Tristate, 9/27/11] Postal Workers Marched in front of Bucshons Office Urging His Support for a Bill to Save Jobs In September 2011, The Tristate reported that Hoosier postal workers and community residents are outraged at politicians. In particular, Congressman Larry Bucshon who isn't in support of legislation that union workers believe can benefit the postal service. The legislation allows more than 50 billion dollars of overpaid retiree funds to be used towards the agency's current financial needs. In response to their picketing Bucshon released a statement which read: Congressman Bucshon is in the process of reviewing all of the options towards the goal of preserving this vital public service. In saying that, Congressman Bucshon realizes the USPS has been operating with deficits for many years now and needs to develop a modern business strategy that can handle the challenges 21st century communication has presented to their overall revenue while maintaining access and service for all Americans while also providing a safe and secure retirement for current and future retirees." [The Tristate, 9/27/11] Former Lobbyist Joined Bucshons District Staff In August 2011, Steve Schaefer, a former lobbyist for the Evansville-based Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana, joined Bucshons district office in the newly created position of director of special projects. Schaefer had two weeks earlier been dismissed from the Chamber of Commerce, along with two other employees, for undisclosed reasons other than restructuring. [Courier Press, 8/10/11] Acknowledged the Economic Growth of Company within Own District In January 2012, Bucshon visited Great Dane Trailers, a business within in his district that plans to expand by hiring 200 more people starting in March 2012. Upon hearing the news of Great Danes expansion, Buschon said he was optimistic other companies would follow suit but that the federal government needed to fix the federal tax code and regulation, before that takes place. I do think we're making progress on getting those two in line, Bucshon said. But there's so much uncertainty out there. You have to compete on a global scale. [The Brazil Times, 01/04/12]

Spent Second-Highest Amount of Money on Mass Mailings of Tri-State House Members In 2011, Bucshon had the second-highest totals among Tri-State House members, in total spending for mass mail postage, printing, production and distribution (overall 60th), cost per occupied housing unit (overall 62nd) and number of pieces distributed (overall 69th). [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/21/12] Open to Voting to Prohibit Taxpayer-Funded Mailers

Bucshon said he is open to voting for and initiative to prohibit taxpayer-funded glossy, four-color mailers but will have to determine whether it pertains to four-color, glossy end-of-year newsletters. The ones that are indistinguishable from campaign mailers, I would agree with [Congressman Flake] on that, Bucshon said. [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/21/12] Bucshon: No Debt to Taxpayers with Mass Mailings According to WTVW, Bucshon says he uses mailers only on the official side of business and not during his campaign. These mailers are budgeted through congress, so theres no debt to taxpayers. Bucshon says he handles the mailing himself. [Tristate Homepage, 4/23/12] Refused to Disclose Number of 499 Mailings House rules forbid members to send mass mail within 90 days of their own primary and general elections. Members can still at anytime send what House offices routinely refer to as 499s letters, glossy mailers or any other taxpayer-funded official mail in amounts up to 499 pieces. In 2012, Bucshon refused to disclose the number of 499 mailings he sent out since Feb 9, 2012 blackout period began. According to the Evansville Courier & Press, Bucshon said he had pretty serious concerns that disclosing more of the mailings his office has sent this year could be misconstrued as him campaigning on the taxpayer dime, when all of the letters he sent are issues-based. I just dont want any people saying, Hey, this is not right. You shouldnt have done that, he said.
[Evansville Courier & Press, 4/21/12]

Debt Ceiling
Promised that the US Would Surpass the Debt Ceiling In June 2011 during a Clay County Chamber of Commerce meeting, Bucshon said, "We will be going across the debt ceiling no matter what we doThat is a significant issue worldwide. It's totally unclear what will happen because we've never actually gone over the debt ceiling. That uncertainty, I think, is hurting us. We can't continue to spend the way we are. We have tough choices to make." [Brazil Times, 6/28/11] Then Said of the Aug. 2 Deadline: I dont think we should take it lightly and just blow past it. In July 2011 with just 10 days until the Aug. 2 deadline to raise the federal debt limit, Bucshon said, "I'm very concerned about the August 2nd deadline. I don't think we should take it lightly and just blow past it." [Indianapolis Star, 7/22/11] Said the President Was Just Trying to Scare Seniors In July 2011, Bucshon said of President Obamas warning that the debt ceiling would delay or stop Social Security checks, What the president is resorting to is scaring Americas seniors. [Roll Call, 7/14/11] Promised the Debt Ceiling Would Be Raised

In April 2011, Bucshon said that the debt ceiling would undoubtedly need to be raised in the short-term, but the more important issue is to have a plan to reduce spending as well. [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/19/11] Will Fight against Raising the Debt Limit In April 2011, Bucshon pledged to fight against raising the federal debt ceiling. But, he said that the debt limit vote will most likely pass if Democrats agree to make concessions on spending. [Tribune Star, 4/27/11]

Risk: Bucshon Has Committed a John Kerry Flip-Flop In September 2011, Risk called Bucshons vote to raise the debt ceiling a John Kerry flip-flop. She said that he has previously said we do not need more deficit spending and thus his contradiction. [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/19/11] Risk: Bucshon Has Lost His Way Risk said that Bucshon "has already lost his way." She added, "In addition to being a representative that will actually vote against deficit spending, I believe we need someone who will stop the Washington doublespeak. This is further confirmation that it was the right decision for me to answer the request of 8th District Hoosiers to challenge Bucshon." [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/19/11] Said He Believed the Bill to Raise the Debt Ceiling Was a Step Toward Financial Responsibility In September 2011, a spokesman for Bucshon said, "Congressman Bucshon believes the Budget Control Act was a step toward financial responsibility. [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/19/11] Stood by Debt Ceiling Vote Responding to criticism from primary challenge Kristi Risk that he should have voted against raising the debt ceiling, Bucshon said Theres a lot of rhetoric out there about that particular situation, but I stand by it, he said. It was the right thing to do for the country then. It is now. [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/24/12] I wish they had not accrued that debt that had to be paid. But I feel that as an elected official who has to look at the greater good, you cannot allow America to default on its debt based on an unbending ideological position that you might take. Its just not responsible [] All youre going to do is hurt the country. All youre going to do is hurt your constituents. And in the end, youre going to get a much worse outcome from your argument by doing that. [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/26/12]

Economic and Financial Issues

Wanted to Revamp the Unemployment Insurance Program In January 2012 at a Noon Rotary Club meeting, Bucshon said unemployment insurance needed to be changed. He pointed to statistics that said the longer someone remains unemployed, the less motivated they are to seek a job because unemployment

can be more lucrative than returning to work. He said, It cant be an open-ended program. [Evansville Courier & Press, 1/10/12]

Education Issues Energy Issues

Accused Obama of Waging War on Fossil Fuels In March 2012, Bucshon wrote an op-ed accusing the Obama administration of waging war on fossil fuels. [Evansville Courier and Press, 03/01/12] Called for Restarting Offshore Leasing In a February 2012 op-ed, Bucshon called for restarting offshore leasing for oil drilling. He called the idea commonsense and implied the Obama administration delayed the leasing process. [Evansville Courier and Press, 03/01/12] Admitted Republican Energy Plan Will Not Lead to Relief Immediately In a March 2012 op-ed, Bucshon admitted that the Republican plan for energy will not see relief at the pump immediately. [Evansville Courier and Press, 03/01/12]

Environmental Issues Ethics Issues

Spent No Money on Franked Mail Bucshon spent no money on franked mail during the first quarter of 2011. [Politico, 6/08/11] Spent over $10,000 on Supplies in First Three Months of 2011 In the first quarter of 2011, Bucshon spent $11,494.37 on supplies and materials. Such purchases included $5,000 to Aristotle Inc. for reference materials and publications, over $2,000 to the National Journal Group, over $2,000 to Alliance Micro for and over $200 in bottled water. [Q1 Statement of Disbursement, Jan.-March 2011] Bucshon Hired Former Lobbyist(s) to Work on Official Staff In March 2011, the Center for Responsive Politics released a database showing that Bucshon had hired Jonathan Causey to be his Chief of Staff. According to CRP, Causey had previously lobbied for the American College of Radiology and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 3/8/11] Spoke at Chamber of Commerce Event Sponsored by G.E. In April 2011, Bucshon spoke at a Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce event at the Idle Creek banquet center at an event sponsored by GE after voting to protect funding for the companys alternative Joint Strike Fighter. The Terre Haute plant leader of the areas GE Aviation said Bucshon was a big supporter of retaining federal funding of the alternative engine. [Indianapolis Tribune Star, 4/22/11]

FEC-2011 Second Quarter

Contributions of Note:
Received over $20K from Healthcare Professionals. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Bucshon has received over $20,250 in 2011 from those in the healthcare industry in the 2012 cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 7/18/11] Received Nearly Half of His Individual Contributions from CEOs, Executives, Presidents, Board Chairmen and the Like. From April 1 to June 30 of 2011, Bucshon has received $67,400 from CEOs, executives, presidents, vice presidents, board chairmen and owners of businesses. He raised a total of $145, 610 from individuals. [Bucshon for Congress

Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

DONOR COMPANY POSITION DATE AMOUNT

Mr. Michael J. Alley Mr. Ted J. Brunner Mr. James L. Burdick Mr. Thomas T. Dinkel Mr. David R. Doerr Mr. Larry E. Dunigan Mr. Fred Mehlert Fehsenfeld, Jr. Mr. James C. Fehsenfeld Mr. Joseph Nathaniel Fisher Mr. Timothy Flesch Mr. Frederick Geissinger Mr. Bill Gillenwater Mr. Glen S. Graber Mr. Rashid G. Hallaway Mr. James Headlee Mr. Daniel S. Hermann

Patriot Investments Milestone Contractors Wabash Valley Asphalt Sycamore Engineering Union Hospital Holiday Management Co. Heritage Group U.S. Aggregates The Shelly Company St. Mary's Medical Center American General Finance BMG, Inc. Graber Post Buildings, Inc. American Patriot Group Summit Energy Services, Inc. American Patriot Group LLC

Executive Senior Vice President President Engineer, Pres. & CEO CEO CEO Board Chairman President Vice-President CEO Executive Executive Owner Vice-President CEO Executive

4/13/2011 6/30/2011 6/30/2011 6/30/2011 6/23/2011 6/7/2011 6/30/2011 6/30/2011 6/30/2011 6/16/2011 5/23/2011 4/27/2011 6/29/2011 6/23/2011 6/21/2011 6/7/2011

$1,000 $1,000 $500 $1,000 $500 $2,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 $750 $5,000 $1,000 $5,000 $500 $500 $5,000

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Mr. Thomas G. Hoback Mr. Allan B. Hubbard Mr. Steven W. Jones Mr. Jeff Kimbell Mr. Fred S. Klipsch Mr. Mark Lemond Mr. Keith Lochmueller Mr. Peter B. Mogavero Mr. Bartley Scott Mulzer Mr. Jeffrey B. Mulzer Mr. Richard B. Murphy Mr. Ersal Ozdemir Mrs. Izabella Ozdemir Mr. Kent L. Parker Mr. Ronald D. Romain Mr. Gary Schahet Mr. Charles E. Taylor, Jr. Mr. Michael Weaver Mr. William Weaver Mr. David J. Wulf Mr. Robert D. Young
TOTAL

Indiana Railroad E & A Industries United Consulting Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associate Klipsch Audio Technologiees Shoe Carnival Inc. Bernardin Lochmueller & Assoc. Anchor Industries Inc. Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. R.B. Murphy & Assoc. LLC Keystone Construction Corp. Pure Design Movement Anba United Companies Schahet Hotels C.E. Taylor Oil, Inc. Weaver Popcorn Weaver Popcorn Templeton Coal Company Inc. Robert D. Young Construction

President Director Vice-President CEO Owner President / CEO CEO CEO Executive Owner President President Owner Executive President & CEO Chairman President President Owner Vice President Administration Owner

6/30/2011 6/24/2011 5/23/2011 6/2/2011 5/10/2011 6/30/2011 6/24/2011 4/27/2011 4/27/2011 4/27/2011 6/7/2011 6/30/2011 6/30/2011 6/7/2011 5/23/2011 4/27/2011 6/16/2011 5/17/2011 4/27/2011 6/30/2011 6/30/2011

$5,000 $1,000 $1,000 $500 $2,000 $2,500 $2,000 $500 $2,400 $2,400 $500 $2,500 $2,500 $500 $5,000 $2,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $500 $350
$67,400

ERICPAC Donated $5,000. On June 7, Eric Cantors leadership committee, the ERIC PAC, donated $5,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11] SARAH PAC Donated $2,000. On June 23, Sarah Palins PAC donated $2,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Agriculture

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Archer Daniels Midland Donated $1,000. On June 23, Archer Daniels Midland PAC donated $1,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11] T&I
Rolls Royce North America Holdings Inc. Donated $1,000. On June 23, the Rolls Royce PAC donated $1,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Association of American Railroads PAC Donated $1,000. On June 16, the Association of American Railroads PAC donated $1,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11] BNSF Railway Company PAC Donated $2,000. On June 23, AT&Ts PAC donated $2,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]
CSX Corporation Good Government Fund Donated $2,000. On June 16, CSX Corp. donated $2,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11] Union Pacific Corp. Fund for Effective Government. On June 16, the Union Pacific Corp. Fund for Effective Government donated $2,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC

Report, Filed 7/15/11] Science, Space & Technology

AT&T Federal PAC Donated $1,000. On June 23, AT&T donated $1,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon

for

Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

Boston Scientific Corporation PAC Donated $2,000. In June 2011, Boston Scientific Corporation PAC donated a total of $2,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report,

Filed 7/15/11] Norfolk Southern Corp. Good Government Donated $2,000. On June 7, the Norfolk Southern Corp. Good Government [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11] Verizon Communications INC/Verizon Wireless PAC Donated $1,000. On June 30, the Verizon Communications Inc./Verizon Wireless PAC donated $1,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11] Expenditures of Note:

Spent nearly $30K on Fundraising Consultants. From April 1 to June 30, Bucshon spent $28,841.99 on fundraising consultants BKD Inc in Louisville, KY, Erin Casey in Washington, D.C. and Steven Reeves in Princeton, IN. [Bucshon

for

Congress Committee, 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 7/15/11]

FEC-2011 Third Quarter

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Debts: Owed over $1,100 to DC Metro Area Legal Team. Owed $1,107.25 to Huckaby Davis Lisker in Alexandria for a compliance consulting fee. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/14/11] Received Extra Assistance from the Advanced Medical Technology Association. The Advanced Medical Technology Association donated $1,850 and $150 in-kind for staff time and preparation of an event on August 17. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/14/11] Received $9,000 in Coal-Related Donations. On September 27, Bucshons campaign committee received $5,000 from Alliance Coal in Tulsa, OK, a $2,000 contribution from COALPAC (August 3) and $2,000 from Patriot Coal Corp. PAC (September 30). [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/14/11] Coal Exec and Wife Donated $10,000. On September 30, Steven Chancellor and Terri Chancellor maxed out in contributions to Bucshons campaign committee. Mr. Chancellor is an Executive at Black Beauty Coal. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/14/11] Black Beauty Coal Settled in Lawsuit with EPA over Environmental Violations. In 2008, Black Beauty Coal paid penalties amounting to $75,000 after the company was caught filling in streams and wetlands without a permit while mining in IN and IL causing an adverse affect on ditches, stream, creeks and wetlands. [Environment, Health and Safety Today, 5/12/08] Has Received Max Donations from Eric Cantor. On September 30, Eric Cantors leadership committee, ERICPAC, maxed out at $10,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/14/11] Received $1,000 Contribution from Rep. Rokita. On July 11, Hoosiers for Rokita donated $1,000 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/14/11] Received $2,500 from Rep. Kevin McCarthy. On September 30, Kevin McCarthys leadership committee, Majority Committee PAC, donated $2,500 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/14/11] TRANSPORTATION/CONSTRUCTION (Bucshon was recently pushing again for I69 construction through Bloomington) Bucshon received $6,000 in the third quarter from PACs standing to benefit from the construction of Interstate 69. On August 31, Bucshons campaign committee received a $500 contribution from American Concrete Pavement Association. On August 31, Bucshons campaign committee received a $2,000 contribution from the American Council Of Engineering Companies.

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On August 31, Bucshons campaign committee received a $1,000 contribution from the National Asphalt Pavement Association PAC. On September 22, Bucshons campaign committee received a $1,000 contribution from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association PAC. On August 31, Bucshons campaign committee received a $500 contribution from the Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc Federal PAC based in Goshen, IN. o Rieth-Riley Has Received State Contracts for Interstate 69 Contracts before. In September 2006, Rieth-Riley completed work on a $2 million I-69 project in Fishers, IN. [Inside Indiana Business, 9/13/06] On September 30, Bucshons campaign committee received a $1,000 contribution from the Trucking Political Action Committee of the American Trucking Associations PAC. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/14/11]

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea Health Care Issues
Warned a Constituent that Health Care Reform Would Make Their Children Reliant upon Medicaid and Government Programs At a February 2011 listening session, Bucshon responded to a constituent who was angered with Bucshons vote to repeal health care reform and the provision to allow children stay on their parents health care until the age of 26 saying he favored that portion of bill but feared that the family would lead to relying on the government for health care. He said to the constituent, if the bill passed, the constituents daughters would end up on Medicaid. He added, "I've been in health care for years and you do not want that. You do not want your daughters on a federally run program. Don't get me wrong, there are huge problems with our health care. All I'm saying is the federal government can't solve the problem. It's a tough problem, but the status quo is not acceptable."[Brazil Times, 2/21/11] Pointed to Vote to End Medicare as a Defining Feature of His Term According to the Evansville Courier & Press, Bucshon sees his votes for measures such as Ryan's budget proposal as a feature, not a bug, of his time in office. [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/12/11] Of the Presidents Plan for Medicare Reform: Thats What Ive Been Saying After Obama emphasized the need for Medicare reform in his American Jobs Act speech, Bucshon praised Obama and said, thats what Ive been saying for months. He added, "The Medicare program, one of the most relied upon and successful programs in history, is in trouble and needs to be reformed to protect it for current seniors and secure the program for future generations." [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/12/11] Reiterated Remarks on Medicare Reform Saying Reform Will Preserve and Protect It

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A spokesman for Bucshon's campaign said: "Even the President has recognized doing nothing in not an option. Congressman Bucshon supports the only proposal that guarantees benefits to current seniors and near retirees while preserving and protecting the program for future generations." [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/12/11]

Courier & Press: Ryan Budget Would Limit Medical Services for Seniors and Disabled; Most Elderly Would Pay More for Their Health Care In August 2011, the Evansville Courier & Press reported that in addition to raising the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67, according to reports from the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Ryan budget would fundamentally change the way that Medicare works by limiting the amount of money the federal government spends on medical services for seniors and the disabled.'' Additionally, the Evansville Courier & Press referred to the Congressional Budget Offices report that outlined the negative impact of the Ryan budget in which "most elderly people would pay more for their health care than they would under the current Medicare system." And they would assume greater financial risk if their health care needs turn out to be greater than expected. Bucshon downplayed the import of the issue, saying simply that Medicare represents "a pretty big problem'' and that he believed the issue ultimately would be resolved. [Evansville Courier & Press, 8/20/11]
Called for Fundamental Healthcare Reform In August 2011, Bucshon said that he sees the American healthcare system tumbling toward a crisis, and said that he felt nothing short of fundamental reform will preserve the program for future generations. He also noted that Medicare does represent a pretty big problem, but remained confident that the problem will be eventually resolved. [Evansville Courier & Press, 8/20/11] Emphasized the Need for Cuts to Medicare In August 2011, Bucshon said, We have to recognize the severity of the problemWe have to recognize that only putting more money into the system isn't going to fix the problem because that program and others will overwhelm the entire budget.'' [Evansville Courier & Press, 8/20/11]

Voted for the Repeal of the IPAB Board In March 2012, Bucshon voted to block the creation of the Independent Payment Advisory Board. Bucshon said Without any chance of judicial or congressional oversight, IPAB will become one of the most powerful agencies within our government. [Palladium Item, 3/22/12] Favored Scratching Entire Healthcare Bill In March 2012, Bucshon said he favored throwing out the Affordable Care Act and starting from scratch. Bucshon said I think we start from Scratch. [YouTube, 3/29/12] and Replacing it with Tort Reforms, Shopping Across State Lines, and Expanding Health Savings Plans

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Buschon suggested replacing the Affordable Care Act with tort reform, insurance across state lines, expanding health savings accounts, these are the things that we know that will get the private sector marketplace to be more effective and drive down costs. [YouTube, 3/29/12] Lauded Rural Health Care Programs In April 2012, Bucshon visited Greene County General Hospital where according to the Greene County Daily World, he lauded rural health care medical school programs. Were trying to do what we can (in Washington), and lend our support to those programs and help them thrive and bring attention to what they are doing, said Bucshon. [Greene County Daily World, 4/3/12] And Expressed Concerns Regarding Reimbursements to Primary Care Physicians Bucshon also said there is a real problem with reimbursements to primary care physicians. We really are at a critical point, on reimbursements, especially to primary care. Those people cant just hang up their shingle any more. They are going to have employed almost. The problem with that is it makes it difficult to attract people to rural facilities like yours, said Buschon. [Greene
County Daily World, 4/3/12]

Immigration and Border Issues Israel Labor and Working Family Issues Legal Issues LGBT Issues
Used $500 in Taxpayer Money to Send a Staffer to an Anti-Gay Marriage Organizations Training Seminar In September 2011, Roll Call reported that Bucshon, along with four other House Republicans, used taxpayer money to send five staff members to a training seminar run by a conservative Christian group in Indiana, the Indiana Family Institute, that is leading the charge in the state for an amendment to ban gay marriage. The expense was amounted to $500 per staff member and is reportedly legal. Indiana Family Institute is the state affiliate of the Family Research Council. [Roll Call, 9/13/11]

Other Issues
Said USPS is Playing Politics with the Future of their Employees In February 2012, Bucshon issued a statement in response to the closing of the Terre Haute processing center, in which he claimed that the USPS was playing politics with the future of their employees. He also claimed that centers closing was

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nothing more than placing a band aid on the real problems they face. This was flatly denied by USPS spokesperson Mary Dando, who blamed inaction in Congress. [Hispanic Business 2/23/12]

Criticized the President for Allowing Malia Obama to Travel to Mexico In a March 2013 interview on the Greg Garrison show, Buschon criticized Obama for allowing Malia Obama to travel on a school trip to Mexico with 25 secret service agents. Bucshon said this shows, you know that, the excesses of Washington D.C. the privilege that people think that because they are elected by the American people and that they work for the American people that they can do these things like this. It does show in my view, you know, an arrogance, that, and an expense to the American people that could be avoided. Buschon went on to call the President arrogant and a liberal elitist. [WIBC, 3/20/12] Note: a clip of this interview is saved on the drive.

Political
Endorsed by Evansville Mayor In 2012, Evansville mayor Winnecke endorsed U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon in his re-election bid against tea party favorite Kristi Risk, who Bucshon narrowly defeated two years ago. [Chicago Tribune, 2/27/12] History of Donations Between Bucshon and Winnecke Winnecke's wife, Carol McClintock, made two $500 contributions to Bucshon before the 2010 primary; McClintock sent another $970 to Bucshon in four contributions later in 2010 and 2011. Bucshon supports Winnecke, too. Winnecke's year-end campaign finance report indicates the congressman, contributed $2,500 to his campaign against Democrat Rick Davis. [Chicago Tribune, 2/27/12]

Said that Democrats Control the Federal Government In February 2012, during a speech before the Vanderburgh County Republicans, Buschon said that the Democrats control the federal government because they control the presidency and a majority in the senate. We can't force the president to cut more spending, Bucshon said. We can't force him to address the mandatory spending because we only control the House of Representatives. Everything we pass, if it doesn't pass the Senate, doesn't do any good. [Courier Press, 2/18/12] Said he Leaves D.C. Every Weekend To Go Back to Civilization In February 2012, during a speech before the Vanderburgh County Republicans, Buschon told the group that he comes home every weekend to spend time with his family. I tell people in Washington D.C., that when I leave I have to go back to civilization, he said. You don't want get trapped inside that Beltway and start thinking like people do sometimes. [Courier Press, 2/18/12] Called Democratic Challenger a Liar and an Out-of-Touch Liberal

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In a February 2012 letter to supporters, Bucshon claimed that Democratic challenger Dave Crooks was lying about Bucshons record on Medicare. The letter also called Crooks an out-of-touch liberal who doesnt share the values of working families across the 8th district... [Campaign Release, 2/15/11] Then Claimed that He Did Not Believe in Bashing Your Opponent In 2012, Buchson said I believe that you have to point out the differences in policy, but also tell people what your plans are, what you plan to do because that's what people want to hear. People don't want to here [sic] what think is bad about the other guy or other lady, Bucshon said. [WTHI, 2/21/12]

Said being a Congressman is Pretty Much What I Expected it to Be In March 2012, Buschon said House Republicans have pushed as far as we can to get things done [] You cant force people to bring things up for a vote. But (being a Congressman) is pretty much what I expected it to be. [Brazil Times, 3/25/12] and Suggested that Many People are Not Interested in Politics According to the Brazil Times, Bucshon suggested many people nationwide are not interested in the political world, especially seeing political leaders constantly at odds. However, he said he would continue pressing forward. The message is always difficult in politics, said Bucshon. A lot of people are disengaged from the process. Its hard to get a message across. But we must engage as many people as we can
[Brazil Times, 3/25/12]

Recognized that he Could not Stick to Ideological Position In an April 2012 interview with the Evansville Courier & Press, Bucshon cast his contest with Risk as a choice between his realistic and responsible approach to implementing conservative reform and Risks misplaced pursuit of ideological purity. Youre in a position (as a member of Congress) that you want to stick to your moral and ethical values and your conservative principles, but you also have to recognize the fact that you cannot stick to an ideological position which clearly is not tenable for the country or for the constituents so that you can pound your chest and say, I stuck by this ideology, said Bucshon. [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/24/12]

Second Amendment Rights Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Entitlements

Said Ryans Medicare Plan Was Modeled after Congressmembers Insurance Plans In May 2011, Bucshon said the Ryan budgets Medicare plan resembled the type of insurance that Congressmembers received. He said, There is a lot of discussion that needs to be done. On the Medicare side, [Ryans budget] would provide insurance for our seniors that is modeled after the type of insurance that members of Congress and 8.2 million federal employees currently have. [Tribune Star, 5/17/11] Wanted State Control for Medicaid Block Grants

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In May 2011, Bucshon said he would want the states to create their own programs for the Medicaid block grants in Ryans budget. I agree we should allow states to create novel ways to administer that program that will be more cost effective but maintain an appropriate social safety net for citizens, he said. [Tribune Star, 5/17/11] Said Current Medicare System Will Lead to Rationing In May 2011, Bucshon said, In my view, if we try to control spending within the current structure of the system, it will lead to rationing and access issues. One third of physicians now are limiting the number of Medicare patients they take in and one in eight physicians are not taking any new Medicare patients, Bucshon said. That will only get worse. [Tribune Star, 5/17/11] Sought Bipartisan Social Security Agreement In May 2011, Bucshon stated that he would like to see a bipartisan effort to solve the Social Security problem. I dont know what the solution to that is right now. I think it needs to be a bi-partisan agreement and we need to come up with solutions for that going forward, he said. [Tribune Star, 5/17/11] Said Medicare Plan Would Be Need-Based, Not Impact Current Seniors In May 2011, Bucshon said the Republican Medicare plan would not impact current seniors and would create a premium support system for future seniors. He said, It is important to point out that this approach does not put seniors on the open market for health care coverage and will continue to guarantee benefits. Future seniors, including me, will have a choice of multiple Medicare approved plans competing for their business, which will drive down health care costs. He also said the premium support system would be based on need: The premium support system would be based on need. Lower-income, middle-income and sick individuals will receive higher support levels while Bill Gates and Donald Trump will receive less because their need is less. [Evansville Courier & Press, 5/28/11] Floor Speech: Praised Indianas Health Care and Medicaid Coverage In March 2011 on the House floor, Bucshon spoke very highly of his states own health care coverage for those 200 percent below the poverty line calling the Health Indiana Plan an innovative and effective solution. Bucshon said that Indiana wanted to use its own program as a coverage vehicle for additional enrollees under health care. He said the plan was, a commonsense, market-based solution to a broken Medicaid system that ObamaCare does nothing to fix, but only further burdens my State, and all States, and will ultimately continue to hurt patients access to quality health care in America. [Bucshon Floor Remarks, 3/1/11] Bucshon: Said He Doesnt Possess a Magic WandBut Will Address Entitlement Programs In an April 2011 Op-Ed in the Terre Haute Tribune Star, Bucshon argued that Congress must reform Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, but admitted that he did not know how to do it or how long it would take.

He said, The way to avoid another crisis in the long-run is to address mandatory spending, made up mostly of entitlement spending. This means well have to reform entitlement programs in a way that will ensure promises are kept to current and future seniors. I often get asked for the solution and I often reply that there isnt a silver bullet and that I dont possess a magic wand. [Terre Haute Tribune Star, 4/1/11]
Supported Raising the Retirement Age In April 2011, Bucshon said funding for Social Security is possible but the system would have to account for much longer life spans than when the program was first implemented. [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/19/11]

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Defended Changes To Medicare and Said the Benefits Would Be the Same as Congress In May 2011, Bucshon defended Ryans changes to Medicare in the budget claiming the new plan is the same type members of Congress have. Are you aware [the Ryan plan is] designed after the same type of plan that members of Congress currently have, and would you call that putting members of Congress onto the open market? he said. Clearly it is deceptive to say to the American people that its putting seniors into the open market when, in fact, you know that thats not true. [Politico, 5/05/11]

Tax Issues
Bucshon: The Rich Are Paying Their Fair Share Bucshon said in an interview with a local newspaper, "Arguing right now that the higher income earners aren't paying their fair share is not true. The data shows that. The top 1 percent of income earners are paying about 38 percent of the taxes. The top 10 percent are paying about 70 percent of the taxes." [Green County Daily World, 11/18/11] Wanted Tax Reform to Include Simpler Personal Tax Codes and Lower Corporate Rates In April 2011, Bucshon said he supports simplifying the personal and corporate tax codes. He also wanted to lower the corporate tax code to make the country more competitive. He also said he did not want huge tax breaks. He said, "Decrease the tax rates but get rid of all the loopholes so that people actually pay they're supposed to pay. [Evansville Courier & Press, 4/19/11] Said the Payroll Tax Cut Was Not Very Good Public Policy In January 2012 at a Noon Rotary Club meeting, Bucshon said that extending the payroll tax cut was not very good public policy and complained that congressional Republicans' message that revenue for the cut comes from Social Security was difficult to get across. [Evansville Courier & Press, 1/10/12] Called Higher Taxes for the Wealthy Divisive According to The Courier Press, Buschon opposes the higher taxes for the wealthy that Obama has sought and called them divisive. [The Courier Press, 2/21/12]

Tea Party
March 2011: Would Not Say If Hed Support Lugar in 2012 Senate Race A spokesman for Bucshon said the congressman is "focused on being an effective representative for Indiana's 8th Congressional District during the 112th Congress rather than worrying about who he will support in the states 2012 senatorial race. The spokesman added, "When it comes to 2012, the congressman will be focused on presenting his accomplishments and goals to his constituents and will support the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. [Evansville Courier & Press, 3/06/11]

Previously Courted Tea Party Challenger for Her Support

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In 2010, Risk said she would help Bucshon, and Bucshon welcomed her support. He had said, I'm absolutely hoping to have her involvement in my campaign. It all depends on what Kristi wants to do and what she's willing to do. [Evansville Courier & Press, 9/24/11]
Responded to Tea Party Challengers Criticisms with Anger In response to an accusation by Tea Party challenger Kristi Risk calling Bucshon a placeholder rather than a fighter, partly due to his vote for the debt-ceiling compromise, Bucshon responded by saying, "Anyone who wants to can put their name on the ballotThis is America and you can do that. But the things I saw printed in the (Courier & Press) this morning are not true. The fact of the matter is, I have been working very hard for the people of the 8th District in all aspects of the government. Ms. Risk is off base, and her comments about me were not correct." [Evansville Courier & Press, 8/18/11]. Said Vote against Debt Ceiling Increase Would Have Been Irresponsible In August 2011, Bucshon said in response to accusations from Tea Party challenger Kristi Risk, "She is wrongThe problem that would have happened if we had not come to an agreement in Congress would have been catastrophic. That's not just my opinion. That is the opinion of economists and former treasury department officials, both Republican and Democrat. (Without a deal) past the first week of August, the U.S. government would not have been able to pay its bills, and that is an irresponsible position to take." [Evansville Courier & Press, 8/18/11]

Transportation Issues
Supported Allowing State Transportation Officials to Override Local Planners In March 2012, an editorial in the Evansville Courier and Press stated that Bucshon supported an amendment to the controversial transportation bill that would allow state transportation officials to override local planning officials for interstate projects. The editorial cited the Interstate 69 project as an example. [Editorial, Evansville Courier and Press, 3/06/12]

Womens Issues
Bucshon: Abortion under Any Situation Is Wrong During February 2011 debate over the Houses version of the Continuing Resolution, Bucshon said that "abortion under any situation is wrong" and thus he voted in favor of an amendment that potentially could wipe $330 million from the funds allotted to Planned Parenthood through the end of the year. The amendment, sponsored by Mike Pence, passed 240-185. [Evansville Courier & Press, 2/18/11] Floor Speech: Bucshon - Abortion, of course, for any reason, is wrong In February 2011 on the House floor, Bucshon spoke in support of the Pence amendment to defund Planned Parenthood and said that he supported the amendment because it prohibits any funds from the underlying bill going to Planned Parenthood of America and, unfortunately, Planned Parenthood uses taxpayer funds to cut these lives short. Bucshon then added, that Abortion, of course, for any reason is wrong. [Bucshon Floor Remarks on Pence Amendment to HR1, 2/17/11] Said Contraception Mandate was not a Womens Healthcare Issue In February 2012, during a speech before the Vanderburgh County Republicans, Buschon told the group to push-back against Obamas contraception mandate. This past week religious freedom was on the line. They want to make it about health care for women, the issue is not that, the issue is liberty, religious freedom and the First Amendment, he said. [Courier Press, 2/18/12]

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Endorsed by Indiana Right to Life In April 2012 Indiana Right to Life endorsed Bucshon. Bucshon responded to the endorsement by saying As a physician, I feel a responsibility to protect the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn. I am very proud to have the endorsement and support of Indiana Right to Life. [TristateHomepage, 4/2/12]

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