Washington, D.C.—The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs this week unanimously passed H.R. 5684, a bipartisan bill to update and modernize the Montgomery GI Bill for a new generation of American veterans. 

VYING FOR A STRONGER COMMUNITY; BUYER TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF TIPPECANOE COUNTY

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04) testified today before Congress to help improve the quality of life for those who live and work around of the Wabash River and to put in place a plan to protect one of Indiana’s greatest resources.  Congressman Buyer testified before the Subcommittee on Energy Resources and Environment regarding the reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act-- asking Congress to include language that will authorize a conclusive study of the Wabash River Corridor Enhancement project.

STIMULUS CHECKS ROLLING OUT TO HOOSIERS

Washington, D.C.—The economic stimulus rebate checks will start arriving to those Hoosiers who qualified this week.  The first of the stimulus checks will arrive Friday, May 2, 2008, for direct deposit issuers.  

CONGRESS TO HOLD HEARING ON SAFEGUARDING PHARMACEUTICALS;

Washington, D.C.—Congress will hold a hearing this week, ensuring the safety and security of Americans’ prescription drug supply.  The hearing will include legislation Congressmen Steve Buyer (R-IN) and Jim Matheson (D-UT) recently introduced, the Safeguarding America’s Pharmaceutical Act.  

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