Site Map EMAIL CONGRESSMAN BARON HILL Press PLAY on the image above to view a welcome message from Baron. Download Windows Media Player November 17, 2008 Blake Maciel from Bloomington has recently completed his 10-month service with AmeriCoprs.  October 14, 2008 Madison Precision Products has joined the Environmental Protection Agency's National Environmental Performance Track program. This program recognizes environmental excellence by encouraging facilities with strong environmental records to go above and beyond legal environmental protection. October 6, 2008 David Trotter of Marysville was named to the 13-member Lamb Board by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The board is comprised of feeders, producers and handlers and develops markets for lamb products. September 10, 2008 Seven Floyd County high school seniors have been named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. Nearly 16,000 semifinalists have been named. Winners will be annouced next summer.

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11/6/2009
Hill Disappointed with FEMA's Appeal Denial Decision: Working on legislative fix for future disasters
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Baron Hill is extremely disappointed with and frustrated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny Indiana’s appeal for disaster assistance because of severe storm weather experienced in early August.  Hill has been working closely with Governor Daniels on this state issue, garnering support from the federal level.  ... view more

11/5/2009
Hill Continues Reviewing Health Care Reform Proposal
(Washington, DC) - On Thursday morning, October 29, 2009, the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled the health care reform bill that is the merged product of the three different bills passed by the House Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Ways and Means Committees - The Affordable Health Care for America Act, H.R. 3962.  Congressman Baron Hill continues reviewing both the bill and daily comments and concerns from his constituents.  Hill issued the following statement this morning: ... view more

11/4/2009
Hill Votes to Further Protect Hoosiers from Unfair, Abusive Credit Card Company Actions
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressman Baron Hill voted to accelerate critical reforms that will protect Hoosier consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. By moving up the start date of much of the Credit CARD Act, the worst practices of credit card companies will be limited before the full law takes effect. The Credit CARD Act implemented tough regulations on the credit card industry and empowered consumers by equipping them with the tools they need to manage their own credit.  ... view more

11/4/2009
Department of Labor Approves Trade Adjustment Assistance for Certain Employees of Office Furniture Group Shared Services in Jasper
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Baron Hill is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for employees of Office Furniture Group Shared Services – Jasper, including on-site leased workers from Action, Inc. and Personnel Management Inc., also of Jasper, who are engaged in employment related to wood office furniture.  The TAA Program provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports.  TAA offers a variety of benefits and reemployment services to assist unemployed workers prepare for and obtain suitable employment. Workers may be eligible for training, job search and relocation allowances, income support and other reemployment services. ... view more

11/3/2009
Department of Labor Approves Trade Adjustment Assistance for Certain Employees of National Office Furniture - Santa Claus
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Baron Hill is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for certain employees of National Office Furniture in Santa Claus.  The TAA Program provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports.  TAA offers a variety of benefits and reemployment services to assist unemployed workers prepare for and obtain suitable employment. Workers may be eligible for training, job search and relocation allowances, income support and other reemployment services. ... view more