Congressman Pete Visclosky

Representing the 1st District of Indiana

Press Releases

Jan 31, 2012 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Senators Dan Coats (R-Ind.) and Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) and Congressmen Peter Visclosky (D-Ind.) and Mike Pence (R-Ind.) today responded to a study released by the Great Lakes Commission and the Great Lakes and St.

Jan 5, 2012 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced federal funding to fight flooding, promote economic development, and preserve our vital natural resources throughout Northwest Indiana.

Dec 30, 2011 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –  On December 19, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit dealt a potentially major blow to trade sensitive American industries when it ruled that countervailing duties cannot be imposed in addition to antidumping duties against non-market economies. The case, GPX International Tire Corp. V.

Dec 29, 2011 Press Release

Hammond, IN – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced that federal funding has been awarded to the Hammond Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Dec 22, 2011 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced the January 2012 schedule for town forums throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District. These 24 forums provide the opportunity for constituents and media to hear important updates for Northwest Indiana and share their views on the federal issues impacting the region.

Dec 22, 2011 Press Release

Whiting, IN – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced a federal award for improved operations and safety programs for the Whiting Fire Department. The grant comes through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

Dec 20, 2011 Press Release

Gary, IN Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced that federal funding has been awarded to Community HealthNet of Gary by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Dec 9, 2011 Press Release

Washington, DC Today the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled to extend existing anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on cut-to-length carbon steel on imports from India, Indonesia, and Korea for five years.

Dec 7, 2011 Press Release

Valparaiso, IN  Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced a federal award to Valparaiso University Professor Gretchen Buggeln through the Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars program.

Dec 5, 2011 Press Release

East Chicago, IN  Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced federal funding has been awarded to East Chicago Community Health Center (ECCHC), by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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