| (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after Senate Democrats established enough votes to filibuster – procedurally block – the President’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch:
“Judge Gorsuch is an impressive jurist who will undoubtedly uphold the rule of law. His record clearly demonstrates he understands his role on the court is not to legislate from the bench, but rather to apply the law as written by elected representatives of the people. There’s not a more qualified judge to replace the late Antonin Scalia,â€Â said Bucshon. “Unfortunately, Senate Democrats today made clear their intent to block a vote on Judge Gorsuch. This obstruction flies in the face of the will of the American people. I call on Senate Democrats to put politics aside and allow a vote on this qualified nominee; and I support Leader McConnell’s intent to confirm Judge Gorsuch using all options available to the Senate if this political theater continues.† |
Dr. Bucshon Calls on Senate Democrats to Allow Vote on Gorsuch
Eagles sweep Pumas for third straight win BOX SCORE
The Screaming Eagles (9-8, 2-1 GLVC) won four singles matches by a score of 6-0, 6-0.  Those were by junior Kelsey Shipman (Olney, Illinois) at number two, senior Brenna Wu (Evansville, Indiana) at number three, freshman Alex Jamison (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) at number five, and junior Haley Jones (Ft. Branch, Indiana) at number six.
Freshman Lauren Hambrock (Terre Haute, Indiana) was victorious at number one after going three sets, winning 6-4, 4-6, 10-8. Senior Kymberly Brannon (Louisville, Kentucky) rounded out the scoring for the Eagles at number four with a 6-2, 6-3 win.
In doubles, Wu and Shipman teamed up at number one for an 8-3 win. The duo of Hambrock and Brannon won 8-1 at number two, and the pair of Jamison and Jones won 8-0 at number three.
The Eagles host NAIA Taylor University tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the USI Tennis Courts before returning to GLVC play Sunday when they host Bellarmine.
Southern Indiana 9, Saint Joseph’s 0
Apr 07, 2017 at RENSSELAER, IN (Saint Joseph’s College)
| Singles competition |
| 1. Lauren Hambrock (USI) def. Assya Trimari (SJC) 6-4, 4-6, 10-8 |
| 2. Kelsey Shipman (USI) def. Vanessa Olson (SJC) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 3. Brenna Wu (USI) def. Mary Huffine (SJC) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 4. Kymberly Brannon (USI) def. Clare Kost (SJC) 6-2, 6-3 |
| 5. Alex Jamison (USI) def. Lauren Jakubczyk (SJC) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 6. Haley Jones (USI) def. Matalene Gearhart (SJC) 6-0, 6-0 |
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| Doubles competition |
| 1. Brenna Wu/Kelsey Shipman (USI) def. Mary Huffine/Assya Trimari (SJC) 8-3 |
| 2. Lauren Hambrock/Kymberly Brannon (USI) def. Clare Kost/Vanessa Olson (SJC) 8-1 |
| 3. Alex Jamison/Haley Jones (USI) def. Matalene Gearhart/Lauren Jakubczyk (SJC) 8-0 |
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| Match Notes |
| Southern Indiana 9-8, 2-1 GLVC |
| Saint Joseph’s 0-4, 0-3 GLVC |
| Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (2,3,5,4,6,1) |
| T-2:58 A-35 |
Eagles pick up easy win over Pumas
Sophomore James Hardiman (Backwell Bristol, United Kingdom) won handily at number one singles, 6-0, 6-1. At number two, junior Samuel Kiladejo (London, England) got back on track with a 6-0, 6-1 win. Freshman Denis Davydov (Chorvatsky Grob, Slovakia) also picked up a win, taking a 6-0, 6-0 win at number three.
The Screaming Eagles (15-7, 3-0 GLVC) won singles matches four through six by default. The Eagles also picked up all three doubles wins by default as well.
USI continues GLVC play Sunday when they host Bellarmine at noon at the USI Tennis Courts.
#34 Southern Indiana 9, Saint Joseph’s (IN) 0
Apr 07, 2017 at RENSSELAER, IN (Saint Joseph’s College)
| Singles competition |
| 1. James Hardiman (USI) def. Derek Wappel (SJC) 6-0, 6-1 |
| 2. Samuel Kiladejo (USI) def. Joe Comerford (SJC) 6-0, 6-1 |
| 3. Denis Davydov (USI) def. Juan Montenegro (SJC) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 4. Aaron Barris (USI) def. No player (SJC), by forfeit |
| 5. Ilia Karelin (USI) def. No player (SJC), by forfeit |
| 6. Andrew Dones (USI) def. No player (SJC), by forfeit |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. No player/No player (USI) def. No player/No player (SJC), by forfeit |
| 2. No player/No player (USI) def. No player/No player (SJC), by forfeit |
| 3. No player/No player (USI) def. No player/No player (SJC), by forfeit |
| Match Notes |
| Southern Indiana 15-7, 3-0 GLVC; National ranking #34 |
| Saint Joseph’s (IN) 3-9, 0-3 GLVC |
| Order of finish: Doubles (); Singles (4,5,6,1,2,3) |
| T-1:12 A-35 |
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Enrico Collier Martin: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a cellular telephone or device while incarcerated (Class A misdemeanor)
Karen Ann Warpenburg: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Chastity Fisher: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
For fur
IS IT TRUE APRIL 7, 2017
IS IT TRUE that Susan Kirk is doing a credible job as County Treasurer?
IS IT TRUE that we miss the wisdom and the leadership skills of Curt John as a member of the Evansville City Council?
IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh County Republican party Chairman Wayne Parke is consider to be the most effective leader of that body in many years? …that Mark Owen and Larry Aiken both did a credible as party Chairman of the Vanderburgh Democratic party?
IS IT TRUEÂ that Marsha Abell Barnhart and Betty Knight Smith were the most effective Vanderburgh County Clerk we’ve had in many years?
IS IT TRUEÂ we are hearing that many people are wondering when will the current President of the Vanderburgh County Commission start taking back control of that elected body?
IS IT TRUE we are pleased to hear the Vanderburgh County Commission have decided to advertise the vacant position of the Director of Burdette Park?
IS IT TRUE we been told that the proposed $500,000 renovation project to combined the offices of the County Commission and County Council will be shelved this budget year?
IS IT TRUE that Frank McDonald Sr., Russel Lloyd Sr and Benjamin Bosse were the top three Mayors in Evansville history?
IS IT TRUE that long time County Councilman James Raben and Tom Shelter Jr are doing an excellent job as a leaders of that elected body?
IS IT TRUE that the Vanderburgh County jail is busting at the seam?  …we predict that during this coming budget hearings the subject of adding a new correctional pod to  the current jail shall be a hot topic once again?
IS IT TRUE That it is no surprise to thinking people that smokers rack up higher healthcare costs than non-smokers do?…the Fairbanks Foundation just completed a study to learn just how much more smokers on Medicaid cost the state of Indiana than non-smokers do?…the answer just in Indiana is more than half a billion dollars per year?…Indiana Medicaid members who smoke have monthly healthcare expenditures that are 51 percent higher than those who do not smoke?…taxpayers are spending spending $904.61 per month for smokers as compared to $597.58 for non-smokers?…we the taxpayers should exercise out right to impose penalties on people who enjoy the benefits of citizenship who choose to live recklessly and stick the taxpayers with the costs of their unhealthy lifestyles?…even in a universal healthcare option the limit of the public’s liability should be to cover the medical costs associated with choosing a healthy lifestyle?…it should be the expectation of the taxpayers that the smokers pick up the additional $307 per month due to the self inflicted nature of this additional costs?
IS IT TRUE if that $540 M number for Medicaid using smokers is extrapolated to national levels this amounts to $30 Billion per year?…that is on the order of the total of all medical malpractice insurance premiums?…if we as a society can’t impose some lifestyle penalties on those who are determined to do the wrong thing, we will never succeed in offering care to everyone?…this is of course a drop in the bucket when compared to the costs of opioid addiction related economic impacts?…the estimated cost to Indiana for opioid addiction is $8.2 Billion per year?…scaling that to a national level that will exceed $400 Billion or about 10% of the federal budget?…accountability must return to the United States of America and healthcare is a perfect place to start?
FOOTNOTES: Todays “READERS POLL” question is: Do you feel that Mayor Winnecke had any idea about the  amount of debt that the Thunderbolts has incurred since he agreed that the city taxpayers will cover all of their losses this year?
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