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IS IT TRUE JULY 19, 2017

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IS IT TRUE that a group lead by the Chamber of Commerce employee Josh Armstrong is trying to cram a new tax down on downtown businesses?…they want to charge for Main Street frontage, space, fees, and they somehow expect more taxes to help a struggling collection of businesses?…downtown businesses are already wearing the yoke of excessive utility bills because of the old poorly insulated buildings and vigilant meter maids writing tickets against shoppers and diners?…this tax has got to be one of the most insane things proposed if downtown revival is a goal?…we say Josh, this is not Michigan Avenue or Madison Avenue?…Josh, you seem to have lost any perspective on where you are?…this is not LA, New York, or South Beach in Miami?…this is Evansville, where people earn paltry salaries and pay exorbitant utility bills?…you really just need to forget about taxing these struggling businesses if you want to succeed in your Chamber of Commerce subsidized job?
IS IT TRUE that the City of Evansville is trying to develop about 8 to 10 parcels of land in the Second,Third, Sycamore and Vine streets areas in hopes it will attract a multi-million  residential and retail development? …that Kelley Coures, Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development predicts that a RFP will attract some awesome development proposals?  …wouldn’t it be wise if Mr. Coures spend his time on correcting the expensive North Main Street curb mistake and also trying to get rid of the dilapidated and vacant North Main CVS building he purchased several years ago for the city around $650,000?
 IS IT TRUE that the Ford Center management In the shape of one Executive Director, Scott Schoenike of VenuWorks owned up that athletic events drew sparse crowds last year but he sure did put a positive spin on things?…Schoenike actually said the Ford Center is doing great, right before he said overall attendance was down due to low attendance for Evansville Thunderbolts and University of Evansville basketball games?…these are the only two sports teams that use the Ford Center and there are reasons for the attendance to be down?…the Aces simply didn’t have a very good season last year so it should not surprise anyone that attendance was down after the previous year that was a decent team?…the Aces have been losing fans ever since moving downtown and the only thing that will cure this situation is winning over 25 games a year while beating some good teams like Wichita State?
IS IT TRUE that the Evansville Thunderbolts is a different situations altogether?…Schoenike says they will work on promotions and giveaways to try and pull hockey fans in?…this is no,way to put together a winning team in a second tier hockey league?…even with a private businessman on board the Thunderbolts put an inferior product on the ice?…it is time to face the fact that Evansville crammed a $127 Million hockey rink down the taxpayer’s throats and a hockey team that has not caught on?…it isn’t likely to do so either?…all of the talk about this just being a fluke down year are delusional?…we wonder how many of out elected members of the City Council actually believes this nonsense?…we can’t wait to see how many hundreds of thousands of dollars that the Evansville Thunderbolts costs the taxpayers of Evansville this hockey season?
IS IT TRUE that the City County Observer would like to thank and congratulate the law enforcement members who took down a drug gang in Evansville and confiscated 10 pounds of fentanyl laced heroin?…there were eight people arrested who we’re operating a sophisticated heroin franchise in Evansville from Riverside Drive to Franklin Street?…it is not widely publicized that there have already been 43 deaths from illegal drug overdoses in Evansville in 2017?…five years ago Evansville was the meth capital of America and it now seems like our addict citizens have moved on to heroin?…we hope the fight to eradicate this scourge continues and that some public education programs will be launched to hopefully keep the deaths and destruction of heroin addiction?
IS IT TRUE that a group of private citizens has formed a group to “Support Those Who Protect US”?  …that people from all walks of life shall be holding a “Public Safety Appreciation Ceremony” on August 23, 2017 on the steps of the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum?  …stay turned for additional information concerning this long overdue public event thanking the “Public Service Employees” of Vanderburgh County for doing an outstanding job in protecting us?  …its time for citizens of Evansville to stand up and be counted by attending the “Public Safety Appreciation Ceremony” on August 23, 2017 on the steps of the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum?
Todays READERS POLL question is: Do you feel that the city should add an additional tax on downtown businesses to encourage development?

 

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Unique War Memorial to be Added Outside of Warrick Co. Courthouse

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Unique War Memorial to be Added Outside of Warrick Co. Courthouse

The Boonville Square has had some new additions recently, but now there is a project in the works that will honor Warrick County Veterans in a big way. Earlier this year, Warrick County Commissioner and members of local non-profit ‘Boonville…

Joe Donnelly’s Outsourcing – The Plot Thickens

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Joe Donnelly’s Outsourcing – The Plot Thickens

Things are getting a bit strange in the wake of the AP’s revelation that Joe Donnelly has been profiting off of his family business’s outsourcing jobs to Mexico.

After the AP reported on the company’s outsourcing activity and Joe Donnelly was called out for the rank hypocrisy of attacking other businesses for outsourcing jobs while profiting from the same practice, Mexico Joe, in a panic, announced that he would sell his stock, locking in his profits. And now, his family’s company has removed reference to the Mexico facility from their website (compare the website as it stands today to as it appeared before Donnelly’s scandal). So did Mexico Joe and his family have a change of heart and move these jobs back to the United States? Or are they continuing to outsource manufacturing jobs to Mexico and just trying to hide it from Indiana voters?

“No amount of website editing can hide the fact that Joe Donnelly and his family business profited from shipping jobs to Mexico,” said NRSC Spokesman Bob Salera. “Mexico Joe has been caught in the act engaging in astonishing hypocrisy, and Hoosiers are not likely to forget.”

Air Quality – Ozone Alert 7/19/17

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Please be advised that outdoor ozone levels may reach the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for the 8-hour Ozone Standard.

About This Alert:  Abundant sunshine with little cloud cover will create an opportunity for ozone to breach the 8-hour standard on Wednesday. Even if the 8-hour standard isn’t exceeded, hourly readings could reach the USG category. High dew points and increasing humidity could potentially help stall ozone production, but uncertainty in the forecast models is too great not to call an alert.

Air Quality Index Ozone 8-hr average
Good (0-50) 0-54 ppb
Moderate (51 – 100) 55-70 ppb
→   Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101 – 150) 71-85 ppb
Unhealthy (151 – 200) 86-105 ppb
Very Unhealthy (201 – 300) 106-200 ppb
HAZARDOUS (301 – 500+) >200 ppb

 

The U.S. EPA recommends that sensitive groups such as children, older adults, those with respiratory diseases, and people who are active outdoors limit prolonged outdoor exertion especially between the hours of 12:00 and 7:00 p.m. when the highest ozone concentrations are most likely to occur.

Within a few hours or days, exposure to higher levels of Ozone can cause lung and throat irritation, shortness of breath, and aggravate respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.  For more information about ozone and your health please go to: http://www.epa.gov/airnow/ozone-c.pdf

To do your share to protect air quality and reduce pollution levels:

  • Conserve energy – turn off lights, reduce air conditioner use, etc.
  • Use Public transit, or limit driving and avoid unnecessary idling and drive-through windows, especially if there are long lines.
  • Postpone refueling your vehicle until after 6:00 p.m.; don’t ‘top-off’ the tank when filling up.
  • Consider using electric or manually operated lawn and garden equipment.   If you use gasoline-powered equipment, try to avoid use between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Limit the use of cleaning fluids, paint thinners or other materials containing volatile organic compounds (VOC).
  • Postpone painting projects or use low-VOC coatings.
  • OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED during an air quality alert.  The use of gas and charcoal grills for cooking is permitted, however delaying until after 6 p.m. is recommended.

Indiana’s Parratto Qualifies for 10-Meter Final at World Championships

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Indiana University diver Jessica Parratto qualified for the championship final of the 10-meter platform dive at the 2017 FINA World Championships on Tuesday in Budapest, Hungary.

In the preliminaries, Parratto qualified 12th overall with a score of 306.85 to earn a spot in the semifinals. Parratto then totaled a 322.75 (T-8th) in the semis to earn a spot in the 12-diver championship final on Wednesday, which is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET.

The championship final is the second this week for Parratto at the FINA World Championships, who also placed sixth in the 10-meter synchro on Sunday.

Parratto will be one of three current IU divers scheduled to compete on Wednesday at the World Championships. Both Team USA’s Michael Hixon and Team Australia’s James Connor will dive in the 3-meter. Preliminaries are set to start at 4:00 a.m. ET, with semifinals at 9:30 a.m. ET.

 

Ivy Tech to Hold 13th Annual CRUISE-IN Event

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The public is invited to Ivy Tech Community College’s 13th Annual CRUISE-IN Saturday, July 29 from 4 – 8 p.m. at the main campus in Evansville, 3501 N. First Avenue.

The annual event is free and open to the public, and typically attracts between 200-400 visitors. Food will be for sale, provided by NOM food truck.

Attendees can expect to see street rods, trucks, and other unique cars from around the Tri-State. The event is coordinated by students in Ivy Tech’s popular Automotive Technology program and is sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts and Expressway Dodge .

Local companies such as Car Quest, Advanced Auto, Barton Automotive, and many more will be in attendance.

In addition, tours of the Automotive Technology department will be offered between 5 and 6 p.m.

Adopt A Pet

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Cindy Lou is a female torbie. She is about 7 years old, and is one of 4 cats remaining from the Hillview hoarding case. Cindy Lou is outgoing & likes other cats. She recently went to Dave & Leslie’s morning show on 99.5 WKDQ! Her adoption fee is only $15. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

 

Aaron Lewis/Blackberry Smoke FINAL

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AARON LEWIS AND BLACKBERRY SMOKE CONFIRM CO-HEADLINING FALL TOUR 

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Aaron Lewis and Blackberry Smoke will team up for the “Sinners and Sanctified Tour” this fall. The extensive co-headlining tour will kick-off on October 12 at Shreveport’s Municipal Auditorium and includes stops at Houston’s Ziegenbock Festival, Charlotte’s Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, Little Rock’s Verizon Arena, New York’s Terminal 5 and Philadelphia’s Tower Theatre among many others. Pre-sale begins tomorrow with general on-sale launching this Friday at 10:00am local time. See below for complete itinerary.

About Aaron Lewis: 

Aaron Lewis, the self-proclaimed “Northern Redneck” and Staind front man, achieved critical and commercial success with his latest album, SINNER, which earned him the #1 position on the Billboard Top 200 Albums, Top Country Albums and Top Digital Albums Charts upon release. The 12-track project, voted one of Whiskey Riff’s 40 Best Country Albums of 2016, was recorded in 16 hours at Nashville’s Blackbird Studios with producer Buddy Cannon (George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones). Lewis penned eight of the songs, in addition to covering Chris Stapleton’s “Whiskey and You” and The Dixie Chicks’ “Travelin’ Soldier.” Additionally, Lewis collaborates with Willie Nelson on the album’s title track while Grammy Award-winning artists Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski and Vince Gill are also featured. SINNER was also one of Billboard’s 10 Best Country Albums of 2016, while The Boot raves, “Aaron Lewis shows a surprising understanding and respect for country music with his latest album, SINNER. Drawing from his childhood influences of listening to country music in his grandfather’s car, SINNER shows Aaron’s abilities as a singer, songwriter, musician and stylist. SINNER might just be the record that propels Aaron to a permanent place in country music.”

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photo credit: Jim Wright  

About Blackberry Smoke: 

Blackberry Smoke’s acclaimed new album Like An Arrow debuted at No. 1 on both Billboard’s Country Albums and Americana Albums charts as well as No. 3 on Billboard’s Rock Albums chart. Recorded just outside of the band’s native Atlanta at The Quarry Recording Studio in Kennesaw, GA, the 12-track album was self-produced and features very special guest Gregg Allman on the album’s closing track, “Free On The Wing.” Of the album, American Songwriter praises, “…Blackberry Smoke fills the bill for the next generation of gutsy, heartfelt and honest Southeast rocking with plenty of talent, tons of drive and no apologies,” while the Boston Globe asserts, “…the needle can be dropped on Like An Arrow until its grooves become as well-worn as the classic albums that inspired this band of country-rock workhorses.” Named “Country music’s most ferocious live band” by Rolling Stone, Blackberry Smoke has toured relentlessly since their debut in in 2001, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The five-piece band is made up of: Charlie Starr (lead vocals, guitar), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), and Brandon Still (keyboards).

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photo credit: Rob Blackman 

BLACKBERRY SMOKE AND AARON LEWIS CO-HEADLINING TOUR 

October 12—Shreveport, LA—Municipal Auditorium

October 13—Irving, TX—The Pavilion at Irving Music Factory

October 14—Houston, TX—Ziegenbock Festival

October 26—Charlotte, NC—Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

October 27—Oxon Hill, MD—MGM National Harbor

October 28—Pikeville, KY—Eastern KY Expo Center

October 29—Macon, GA—The Macon Centreplex

November 2—Little Rock, AR—Verizon Arena

November 3—Tupelo, MS—BancorpSouth Arena

November 4—Evansville, IN—Old National Events Plaza

November 5—Huntsville, AL—Von Braun Center

November 8—Indiana, PA—Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex

November 9—Grand Rapids, MI—20 Monroe Live

November 11—Warren, OH—Packard Music Hall

November 14—New York, NY—Terminal 5

November 15—Salisbury, MD—Wicomico Civic Center

November 16— Upper Darby (Philadelphia), PA—Tower Theatre

November 17—Charleston, WV—Charleston Municipal Auditorium

www.blackberrysmoke.com

www.aaronlewismusic.com

For more information, please contact
Asha Goodman 615.320.7753 or Carla Sacks 212.741.1000 at Sacks & Co., asha.goodman@sacksco.com or carla@sacksco.com.

HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE

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Medical Support Assistant
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration 2,793 reviews – Evansville, IN
$26,150 – $42,702 a year
Updating and verifying demographic information, scheduling appointments, collecting insurance information, data entry, managing order entry and supportingarea…
Jul 15
Receptionist/Switchboard Operator
Atlas World Group Inc. – Evansville, IN
Answering incoming calls courteously and assisting with user questions conference calls and maintaining/updating PBX directory….
Jul 15
Administrative Assistant
Q Services, LLC – Evansville, IN
If the answer is yes to these questions, Metronet is interested in hearing from you! Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele….
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Accounts Payable Data Coordinator
Atlas World Group Inc. – Evansville, IN
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agents, and other outside organizations….
Jul 15
Help Desk Technician (Part Time)
Berry Global, Inc. – Evansville, IN
Attend the Help Desk call center phones. To provide technical support to Berry Global. Work on Help Desk Level 1 tickets. Active Directory password resets….
Jul 15
Account Representative
Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. 4 reviews – Princeton, IN
Sales correspondence, site visits, meeting minutes.Provide effective telephone & written communication. Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and…
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Material Handler
Synovos 6 reviews – Evansville, IN
Valid driver’s license. Including receiving, stocking, issuing, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, client interface, customer service and computer transaction…
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Driver Qualifications Coordinator
Atlas World Group Inc. – Evansville, IN
The Driver Qualifications Coordinator is responsible for setting up and tracking all drivers and driver files to comply with Atlas Van Lines policies and…
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Host
Texas Roadhouse 2,338 reviews – Evansville, IN
As a host, your responsibilities would include going out of your way to assist every guest, serving our fresh-baked bread, exhibiting teamwork, effectively…
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Sales Associate
Rural King 332 reviews – Evansville, IN
Job Title: Sales Associate Reports To: Store Manager Job Location: Store FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Merchandise
Easily apply
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Dishwasher
Texas Roadhouse 2,338 reviews – Evansville, IN
Do you mind getting your hands dirty to achieve legendary guest satisfaction? As a dish machine operator, your responsibilities would include operating the dish…
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Customer Service Representative
Check into Cash 392 reviews – Evansville, IN
Valid Driver’s License. This position involves sales and service desk activities as well as performing marketing functions….
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Microbiology Aide (Laboratory) 36 hours/week Day/Evening
Methodist Hospital 311 reviews – Henderson, KY
Provide clerical and technical support in the preparation of data for use in diagnosis and in treatment of. Laboratory and clerical experience preferred, but…
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Customer Service Associate III – Inside Lawn and Garden
Lowe’s Inc. 18,918 reviews – Evansville, IN
Associate’s Degree in Business, Retail Management, Specialty related to department (e.g., design, appliances) or related field OR Certification in trade related…
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Per Diem Volunteer Services Manager
Kindred At Home 115 reviews – Evansville, IN
Proven ability to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate Volunteer Services to include recruitment, training, placement, and retention of volunteers to…
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Field Technician-Environmental Sample Collection Technician
Microbac Laboratories, Inc. 30 reviews – Evansville, IN
Working under the direction of the Field Service Manager, Field Technicians support the overall operation of the laboratory by ensuring samples are picked up,…
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Server
Texas Roadhouse 2,338 reviews – Evansville, IN
As a server, your responsibilities would include providing legendary service to our guests, showing our guests care and concern, , having fun and showing…
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Clinic Assistant / St.Vincent Medical Group / Urology / FT Days
St. Mary’s Health System, IN – Evansville, IN
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date….
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Baker
Texas Roadhouse 2,338 reviews – Evansville, IN
At Texas Roadhouse, we want individuals who don’t mind getting a little messy while baking up some delicious bread!…
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Security Officer (Security) Supplemental
Methodist Hospital 311 reviews – Henderson, KY
Maintains valid driver’s license. Three years’ experience in a security related field; Install barricades and perform traffic control for construction projects….
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Patient Liaison (Emergency Department) 20 hours/week Days
Methodist Hospital 311 reviews – Henderson, KY
Must maintain a valid driver’s license. O Accurately and frequently communicate with Assessment Nurse and Registration Specialists to assure a smooth flow of…
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Part-Time Customer Service Reprensentative
Check into Cash 392 reviews – Evansville, IN
Valid Driver’s License. Answer the telephone. Make courtesy calls on customers. This employee handles customer transactions, assists the Manager in…
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Patient Ambassador (Patient Transport) 40 hours/week All Shifts
Methodist Hospital 311 reviews – Henderson, KY
Responsible for staffing of Information Desk as appropriate. If requested to transfer patient involving equipment that is unfamiliar to the Ambassador, training…
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Henderson Behavior Technician/RBT
ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education – Henderson, KY
Must have 12 semester hours of college coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral sciences, human development or related fields and currently…
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Henderson Behavior Technician/RBT
Early Autism Project, Inc. 4 reviews – Henderson, KY
Must have 12 semester hours of college coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral sciences, human development or related fields and currently…
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Sales Associate – Management Trainee
Furniture Row 88 reviews – Evansville, IN
This is an entry level management opportunity where we will provide experienced Sales Associates with the tools you need to succeed!…
Easily apply
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Loss Control Consultant
York Risk Control 8 reviews – Evansville, IN
York Risk Control Services, is seeking independent Loss Control Consultants to work on an independent contractor basis….
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Medical Assistant – Evansville IN
Activate HealthCare 14 reviews – Evansville, IN
Prefer certification (AAMA) or equivalent. The medical assistant is involved in a wide range of tasks which includes administrative, front office and clinical…
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Cashier
Kmart Corporation 19,012 reviews – Henderson, KY
Responsible for providing excellent customer service, efficiently and accurately completing sales and service transactions at the cash wraps, as well as handle…
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Equipment Prep- Temporary
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Clean and store tools and equipment and clean work sites. Knowledge of DOT, EPA, and OSHA rules and regulations is a plus….
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Messer Urges Senate to Heed President’s Call and Pass Full Obamacare Repeal Now

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U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) urged the Senate today to heed President Trump’s call to pass a full Obamacare repeal bill now and then work on a replacement package.

President Trump tweeted last night, “Republicans should just REPEAL failing ObamaCare now & work on a new Healthcare Plan that will start from a clean slate. Dems will join in!”

The President’s tweet follows another setback in the Senate’s efforts to pass an Obamacare repeal and replace bill.

“Hoosiers are sick and tired of endless debate on the Obamacare repeal bill, and the failure of Congress to act. This is DC politics as usual, and exactly why Americans sent the President to Washington to shake things up and get something done,” Messer said. We’ve had more than enough time to deliver on this promise to Americans, who have sent us here for three election cycles to repeal this failed law.  I agree with President Trump that we must repeal Obamacare NOW and then work together on a plan to ensure Hoosiers get the health care they want and deserve.”

The House of Representatives passed their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare back in May.

 

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