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Dr. Bucshon, House Force President’s Hand on ObamaCare Repeal, Planned Parenthood Funding

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On Wednesday, the House passed a budget reconciliation package that dismantles ObamaCare and defunds Planned Parenthood. This legislation will reach the President’s desk for the first time ever.

 

“ObamaCare isn’t living up to the president’s promises and families are worse off because of that failure. Meanwhile, the country’s largest abortion provider still receives taxpayer dollars, despite the organization’s questionable handling and possible sale of fetal tissue. With this vote, Congress finally sends a bill defunding Planned Parenthood and dismantling ObamaCare to President Obama’s desk after years of being stalled by Senate Democrats.

 

“As a physician, I want every American to have access to quality, affordable healthcare. I support this bill because it puts us on a path to healthcare reform that empowers patients, not bureaucrats. It also diverts money originally directed to Planned Parenthood to community health centers that do not participate in abortions, but provide more comprehensive healthcare services for women. At its core, this bill is about improving our healthcare system for everyone and protecting the most vulnerable among us.

 

“The president now has a clear choice to make, which he and his allies must defend to the American people.”

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. is a physician and Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee serving his third term representing Indiana’s 8th Congressional district. The 8th District of Indiana includes all or parts of Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, and Warrick counties.  

EPA Releases the First of Four Preliminary Risk Assessments for Insecticides Potentially Harmful to Bees

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First-of-its-kind assessment delivers on President Obama’s National Pollinator Strategy

WASHINGTON– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some pollinators. EPA’s assessment, prepared in collaboration with California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation, indicates that imidacloprid potentially poses risk to hives when the pesticide comes in contact with certain crops that attract pollinators.

“Delivering on the President’s National Pollinator Strategy means EPA is committed not only to protecting bees and reversing bee loss, but for the first time assessing the health of the colony for the neonicotinoid pesticides,” said Jim Jones Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “Using science as our guide, this preliminary assessment reflects our collaboration with the State of California and Canada to assess the results of the most recent testing required by EPA.”

The preliminary risk assessment identified a residue level for imidacloprid of 25 ppb, which sets a threshold above which effects on pollinator hives are likely to be seen, and at that level and below which effects are unlikely. These effects include decreases in pollinators as well as less honey produced. .

For example, data show that citrus and cotton may have residues of the pesticide in pollen and nectar above the threshold level. Other crops such as corn and leafy vegetables either do not produce nectar or have residues below the EPA identified level. Additional data is being generated on these and other crops to help EPA evaluate whether imidacloprid poses a risk to hives.

The imidacloprid assessment is the first of four preliminary pollinator risk assessments for the neonicotinoid insecticides. Preliminary pollinator risk assessments for three other neonicotinoids, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, and dinotefuran, are scheduled to be released for public comment in December 2016.

A preliminary risk assessment of all ecological effects for imidacloprid, including a revised pollinator assessment and impacts on other species such as aquatic and terrestrial animals and plants will also be released in December 2016.

In addition to working with California, EPA coordinated efforts with Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Canada’s Imidacloprid pollinator-only assessment – also released today – reaches the same preliminary conclusions as EPA’s report.

The 60-day public comment period will begin upon publication in the Federal Register. After the comment period ends, EPA may revise the pollinator assessment based on comments received and, if necessary, take action to reduce risks from the insecticide.

In 2015, EPA proposed to prohibit the use of pesticides that are toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids, when crops are in bloom and bees are under contract for pollination services.  The Agency temporarily halted the approval of new outdoor neonicotinoid pesticide uses until new bee data is submitted and pollinator risk assessments are complete.

EPA encourages stakeholders and interested members of the public to visit the imidacloprid docket and sign up for email alerts to be automatically notified when the agency opens the public comment period for the pollinator-only risk assessment. The risk assessment and other supporting documents will be available in the docket today at:http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketBrowser;rpp=25;so=DESC;sb=postedDate;po=0;dct=SR;D=EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0844.

EPA is also planning to hold a webinar on the imidacloprid assessment in early February.  The times and details will be posted at:  http://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/how-we-assess-risks-pollinators

 

Steve Lockyear Running for Coroner

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Steve Lockyear  is launching his campaign for Coroner Thursday, January 7th

Filing: 3:30 PM at the Vanderburgh County Election Office

Reception to follow at the Fraternal Order of Police 801 Court St

 

Food and Beverage provided

Adopt A Pet

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Anastasia is a 4-year-old female orange tabby! Griselda is her sister, but they do not have to go home together. Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Call (812) 426-2563 or visitwww.vhslifesaver.org for adoption information!

Adopt A Pet

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This handsome guy is Cass! He’s a 1 ½-yr-old male bicolor cat! He’s sweet and loveable. His family was moving and could not take him along. His $30 fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Call (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016.

Shakida Shontez-Nicole Hawthorne Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

False informing, Class B misdemeanor

Andrew James Hood Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, Level 6 felony

Shiquita Michelle Merriweather Battery against a public safety official, Level 6 felony

Public intoxication, Class B misdemeanor

ST. MARY’S HEALTH OFFERS TWO WINTER INSURANCE ENROLLMENT EVENTS

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St. Mary’s Health is offering application assistance appointments for health insurance plans. An additional date is now available for Warrick County residents.

Representatives from St. Mary’s Health Access Advocates, Anthem, MedAssist, and Cross Pointe Insurance will be available to assist the uninsured. They will offer education and help navigating the application process on ACA plans, Hoosier Healthwise, HIP 2.0, Medicaid and Medicare. There is no charge for these services.

Low-income, non-disabled adults ages 19 to 64 with incomes of up to $16,297 annually or $33,307 for a family of four are generally eligible to participate in the Healthy Indiana Plan.

Those interested are encouraged to schedule an appointment for a guaranteed spot by calling 812.485.5864. Walk-ins are welcome.

St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital

Phillips Room

1116 W. Millis Avenue, Boonville, IN

Thursday, January 21, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine

Fourth Floor, Room 4

901 St. Mary’s Drive, Evansville, IN

Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

 

 

IS IT TRUE January 6, 2016

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IS IT TRUE at Mondays night City Council meeting members of  City Council voted to oust community leader and political icon Rev Adrian Brooks from the Evansville Merit Commission by a vote of 7-2?

IS IT TRUE newly appointed City Attorney Josh Clayborn was asked by Rev Turner about the qualifications of people who wanted to serve on the Evansville Police Merit Commission during the Council meeting?

IS IT TRUE Rev Turner informed by City Council attorney Clayborn that one of the qualifications for being a member of the Evansville Police Merit Commission is that the appointee must  be a resident voters of the County?

IS IT TRUE yesterday we were informed that City Council appointee Brandon Scott to the Evansville Merit Commission isn’t a resident voters of the County?  …according to Tony Bushrod Co-Manager of the Vanderburgh County Voters Registration that Brandon Scott isn’t a resident voter of Vanderburgh County as of 4:30 P M January 5, 2016? .

IS IT TRUE  because Brandon Scott isn’t a resident voters of  Vanderburgh County does this disqualifies him from serving on the Evansville Police Merit Commission?

IS IT TRUE we are extremely pleased with todays Editorial in todays Evansville Courier and Press?  …the Courier and Press Editorial states how the  first meeting of City Council, under the new leadership of Missy Mosby and Jonathan Weaver, damaged its credibility and the credibility of the Police Merit Commission”.   …we urge you to go todays Evansville Courier and Press and read rest of this spot on Editorial?

IS IT TRUE we also find City Council Attorney Clayborne , Missy Mosby and Jonathan Weavers behavior towards Rev Brooks and his supporters  at Mondays City Council meeting was totally insulting and rude ?

IS IT TRUE that City Council member Anne Hargis remarks towards Rev Brooks before voting on the Police Merit Commission appointment was mis-guilded?

IS IT TRUE POSTED BELOW IS A COPY OF THE EVANSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE THAT MAKES REFERENCE TO THE CRITERIA OF BEING QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION? 

Evansville Municipal Code

2.175.020 Membership of Commission.

(A) The Police Merit Commission shall consist of three members who shall be resident voters of the County. One member shall be appointed by the Mayor, one member shall be appointed by the Common Council, and one member shall be appointed by the Police Department.

IS IT TRUE that todays “Readers Poll” ask the question; Are you pleased with the way Monday night City Council meeting was conducted?