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LARRY BUSCHONBudget Issues ............................................................................................... 3Business and Consumer Issues .................................................................... 5Campaign Finance Issues ............................................................................. 5Crime & Public Safety Issues ...................................................................... 6District Issues ............................................................................................... 6Debt Ceiling ................................................................................................. 7Economic and Financial Issues .................................................................... 8Education Issues .......................................................................................... 9Energy Issues ............................................................................................... 9Environmental Issues ................................................................................... 9Ethics Issues ................................................................................................. 9

FEC-2011 Second Quarter ......................................................................... 10FEC-2011 Third Quarter ............................................................................ 12Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea .................. 14Health Care Issues ..................................................................................... 14Immigration and Border Issues .................................................................. 16Israel ........................................................................................................... 16Labor and Working Family Issues ............................................................. 16Legal Issues ................................................................................................ 16LGBT Issues .............................................................................................. 16Other Issues ................................................................................................ 16Political ...................................................................................................... 17Second Amendment Rights ....................................................................... 18Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Entitlements ............................. 18Tax Issues .................................................................................................. 20Tea Party .................................................................................................... 20Transportation Issues ................................................................................. 21Womens Issues ......................................................................................... 21


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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 CongressmanBucshons district in the following ways:

Increase prescription drug costs for10,600 Medicare beneficiaries in the district whoenter the Part D donut hole, forcing them to pay an extra $104 million for drugs over thenext decade. Eliminate new preventive care benefits for117,000 Medicare beneficiaries in thedistrict. Deny 500,000 individuals age 54 and younger in the district access to Medicaresguaranteed benefits. Increase the out-of-pocket costs of health coverage by over $6,000 per year in 2022 andby almost $12,000 per year in 2032 for the 112,000 individuals in the district who arebetween the ages of 44 and 54. Require the 112,000 individuals in the district between the ages of 44 and 54 to save anadditional $26.2 billion for their retirement an average of$182,000 to $287,000 perindividual 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 theiradditional medical costs. Raise the Medicare eligibility age by at least one year to age 66 or more for60,000individuals in the district who are age 44 to 49 and by two years to age 67 for386,000individuals in the district who are age 43 or younger. [Committee on Energy and Commerce, June2011]

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 haveliked 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.



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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.


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 upmostly of entitlement spending. This means well have to reform entitlement programs in a way that willensure promises are kept to current and future seniors. I often get asked for the solution and I often replythat 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


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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 aregoing to pass a budget that shows the American people what can be done, and not only what can be donebut 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, accessed2/17/12]. 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. [HuffingtonPost, 2/17/12]


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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 Tristatereported 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 postalservice. 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 earlierbeen 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 othercompanies 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 formass 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


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Bucshon said he is open to voting for and initiative to prohibit taxpayer-funded glossy, four-colormailers but will have to determine whether it pertains to four-color, glossy end-of-yearnewsletters.

The ones that are indistinguishable from campaign mailers, I would agree with [CongressmanFlake] 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 duringhis campaign. These mailers are budgeted through congress, so theres no debt to taxpayers. Bucshon sayshe 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, glossymailers 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 blackoutperiod began.

According to the Evansville Courier & Press, Bucshon said he had pretty serious concerns thatdisclosing more of the mailings his office has sent this year could be misconstrued as him campaigning onthe 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 CeilingPromised 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 ceilingno 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


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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 mostlikely 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, Ibelieve we need someone who will stop the Washington doublespeak. This is further confirmationthat it was the right decision for me to answer the request of 8th District Hoosiers to challengeBucshon." [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 ControlAct 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 thedebt ceiling, Bucshon said Theres a lot of rhetoric out there about that particular situation, but I stand byit, 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 tolook at the greater good, you cannot allow America to default on its debt based on an unbendingideological position that you might take. Its just not responsible [] All youre going to do is hurt thecountry. All youre going to do is hurt your constituents. And in the end, youre going to get a muchworse 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 tostatistics that said the longer someone remains unemployed, the less motivated they are to seek a job because unemployment


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

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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 toAristotle 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 thealternative engine. [Indianapolis Tribune Star, 4/22/11]


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FEC-2011 Second Quarter

Contributions of Note:

Received over $20K from Healthcare Professionals. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Bucshon has receivedover $20,250 in 2011 from those in the healthcare industry in the 2012 cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed7/18/11]

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

DONOR COMPANY POSITION DATE AMOUNT

Mr. Michael J. Alley Patriot Investments Executive 4/13/2011 $1,000

Mr. Ted J. Brunner Milestone ContractorsSenior VicePresident 6/30/2011 $1,000

Mr. James L. BurdickWabash ValleyAsphalt President 6/30/2011 $500

Mr. Thomas T. Dinkel Sycamore EngineeringEngineer, Pres.& CEO 6/30/2011 $1,000

Mr. David R. Doerr Union Hospital CEO 6/23/2011 $500

Mr. Larry E. DuniganHoliday ManagementCo. CEO 6/7/2011 $2,500

Mr. Fred MehlertFehsenfeld, Jr. Heritage Group

BoardChairman 6/30/2011 $1,500

Mr. James C.Fehsenfeld U.S. Aggregates President 6/30/2011 $1,500

Mr. Joseph NathanielFisher The Shelly Company Vice-President 6/30/2011 $1,000

Mr. Timothy FleschSt. Mary's MedicalCenter CEO 6/16/2011 $750

Mr. FrederickGeissinger

American GeneralFinance Executive 5/23/2011 $5,000

Mr. Bill Gillenwater BMG, Inc. Executive 4/27/2011 $1,000

Mr. Glen S. Graber

Graber Post Buildings,

Inc. Owner 6/29/2011 $5,000Mr. Rashid G.Hallaway

American PatriotGroup Vice-President 6/23/2011 $500

Mr. James HeadleeSummit EnergyServices, Inc. CEO 6/21/2011 $500

Mr. Daniel S. HermannAmerican PatriotGroup LLC Executive 6/7/2011 $5,000


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Mr. Thomas G. Hoback Indiana Railroad President 6/30/2011 $5,000

Mr. Allan B. Hubbard E & A Industries Director 6/24/2011 $1,000

Mr. Steven W. Jones United Consulting Vice-President 5/23/2011 $1,000

Mr. Jeff KimbellJeffrey J. Kimbell &Associate CEO 6/2/2011 $500

Mr. Fred S. KlipschKlipsch AudioTechnologiees Owner 5/10/2011 $2,000

Mr. Mark Lemond Shoe Carnival Inc.President /CEO 6/30/2011 $2,500

Mr. Keith LochmuellerBernardinLochmueller & Assoc. CEO 6/24/2011 $2,000

Mr. Peter B. Mogavero Anchor Industries Inc. CEO 4/27/2011 $500

Mr. Bartley ScottMulzer

Mulzer CrushedStone, Inc. Executive 4/27/2011 $2,400

Mr. Jeffrey B. Mulzer

Mulzer Crushed

Stone, Inc. Owner 4/27/2011 $2,400

Mr. Richard B. MurphyR.B. Murphy &Assoc. LLC President 6/7/2011 $500

Mr. Ersal OzdemirKeystone ConstructionCorp. President 6/30/2011 $2,500

Mrs. Izabella OzdemirPure DesignMovement Owner 6/30/2011 $2,500

Mr. Kent L. Parker Anba Executive 6/7/2011 $500

Mr. Ronald D. Romain United CompaniesPresident &CEO 5/23/2011 $5,000

Mr. Gary Schahet Schahet Hotels Chairman 4/27/2011 $2,000

Mr. Charles E. Taylor,Jr. C.E. Taylor Oil, Inc. President 6/16/2011 $1,000

Mr. Michael Weaver Weaver Popcorn President 5/17/2011 $2,500

Mr. William Weaver Weaver Popcorn Owner 4/27/2011 $2,500

Mr. David J. WulfTempleton CoalCompany Inc.

Vice PresidentAdministration 6/30/2011 $500

Mr. Robert D. YoungRobert D. YoungConstruction Owner 6/30/2011 $350

TOTAL $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 toBucshons 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


Association of American Railroads PAC Donated $1,000. On June 16, the Association of AmericanRailroads 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 toBucshons 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


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

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Debts: Owed over $1,100 to DC Metro Area Legal Team. Owed $1,107.25 to Huckaby Davis Lisker inAlexandria for a compliance consulting fee. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FECReport, 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 anevent 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 committeereceived $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 QuarterlyFEC Report, Filed 10/14/11]

Coal Exec and Wife Donated $10,000. On September 30, Steven Chancellor and TerriChancellor maxed out in contributions to Bucshons campaign committee. Mr. Chancellor is anExecutive 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 instreams and wetlands without a permit while mining in IN and IL causing an adverse affect onditches, stream, creeks and wetlands. [Environment, Health and Safety Today, 5/12/08]

Has Received Max Donations from Eric Cantor. On September 30, Eric Cantors leadershipcommittee, 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 toBucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon for Congress, 2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed10/14/11]

Received $2,500 from Rep. Kevin McCarthy. On September 30, Kevin McCarthys leadershipcommittee, Majority Committee PAC, donated $2,500 to Bucshons campaign committee. [Bucshon forCongress, 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 ofInterstate 69.

On August 31, Bucshons campaign committee received a $500 contribution from AmericanConcrete Pavement Association.

On August 31, Bucshons campaign committee received a $2,000 contribution from the AmericanCouncil Of Engineering Companies.


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On August 31, Bucshons campaign committee received a $1,000 contribution from the NationalAsphalt Pavement Association PAC.

On September 22, Bucshons campaign committee received a $1,000 contribution from theOwner-Operator Independent Drivers Association PAC.

On August 31, Bucshons campaign committee received a $500 contribution from the Rieth-RileyConstruction Co Inc Federal PAC based in Goshen, IN.

o Rieth-Riley Has Received State Contracts for Interstate 69 Contracts before. InSeptember 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 theTrucking 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 favoredthat 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 inhealth 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 Medicareeligibility age from 65 to 67, according to reports from the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Ryan budgetwould fundamentally change the way that Medicare works by limiting the amount of money the federalgovernment spends on medical services for seniors and the disabled.''

Additionally, the Evansville Courier & Press referred to the Congressional Budget Offices report thatoutlined the negative impact of the Ryan budget in which "most elderly people would pay more for theirhealth care than they would under the current Medicare system." And they would assume greater financialrisk 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 bigproblem'' 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 theentire 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 themost 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 statelines, expanding health savings accounts, these are the things that we know that will get theprivate 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 CountyDaily 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 themthrive 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 peoplecant just hang up their shingle any more. They are going to have employed almost. The problemwith that is it makes it difficult to attract people to rural facilities like yours, said Buschon. [GreeneCounty 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 closingwas


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nothing more than placing a band aid on the real problems they face. This was flatly denied by USPS spokesperson MaryDando, 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 thinkthat because they are elected by the American people and that they work for the American people thatthey can do these things like this. It does show in my view, you know, an arrogance, that, and an expenseto 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 homeevery weekend to spend time with his family. I tell people in Washington D.C., that when I leave I have to go back tocivilization, 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 Iexpected 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 hewould continue pressing forward.

The message is always difficult in politics, said Bucshon. A lot of people are disengaged fromthe 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 achoice between his realistic and responsible approach to implementing conservative reform and Risksmisplaced pursuit of ideological purity.

Youre in a position (as a member of Congress) that you want to stick to your moral and ethical valuesand your conservative principles, but you also have to recognize the fact that you cannot stick to anideological position which clearly is not tenable for the country or for the constituents so that you canpound 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 ineight 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 willensure promises are kept to current and future seniors. I often get asked for the solution and I often replythat 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 wouldyou 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 10percent 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 wasdifficult 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 8thCongressional 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 whatKristi 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 onthe 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 andsaid 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 sayingAs a physician, I feel a responsibility to protect the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn. I am veryproud to have the endorsement and support of Indiana Right to Life. [TristateHomepage, 4/2/12]

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