Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today issued the following statement regarding reports that President Donald Trump revealed classified information to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador: “President Trump has the authority to disclose intelligence information but the implications of sharing sensitive material must be carefully considered. The lives of intelligence professionals around the globe and vital international partnerships depend on the responsible safeguarding of sensitive informat...
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Fort Wayne – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement regarding reports that the Trump Administration is considering sending more American troops to Afghanistan: “I am glad that President Trump is willing to seriously consider the request of his commanders on the ground, who are asking for additional forces. We've been at war in Afghanistan since 2001, but in recent years, decisions about troop levels have been based on p...
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Fort Wayne – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today released the following statement regarding the firing of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey: “The leader of our nation’s top law-enforcement agency must have the trust of the American people. Through a variety of questionable decisions, Director Comey lost the trust of both Republicans and Democrats. “While President Trump must explain the rationale behind this decision, he now has the opportunity to name a new FBI director...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will address the Huntington University Foundation on Wednesday, May 10. Rep. Banks will provide an update on Congress during the last Foundation breakfast of the year, which will be held at the Habecker Dining Commons. WHAT: Banks speaking at Huntington University Foundation Breakfast WHEN: Wednesday, May 10, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. EDT WHERE: Habecker Dining Commons, 2303 College Ave, Huntington PRESS: This event is open to press. ### Media inquiri...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that a member of his staff will visit Huntington on Thursday, May 11, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Huntington Date: Thursday, May 11 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Huntington County Courthouse Annex 1350 S. Jefferson St. ### Interested members of the media may contact Anna Swick at anna.swick@mail.house.gov
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that a member of his staff will visit Ligonier and Huntertown on Tuesday, May 16, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Ligonier Date: Tuesday, May 16 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Town Hall 301 S. Caven St. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Huntertown Date: Tuesday, May 16 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Location: Town Hall 15617 Li...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will address the Columbia City Rotary and visit with the Churubusco boys basketball team on Tuesday, May 9. Rep. Banks will provide an update on Congress at the Columbia City Rotary meeting, which will be held at the Parkview Whitley Hospital Cafeteria. Congressman Banks will then meet with the Churubusco Eagles boys basketball team and congratulate them on winning the school’s first sectional title in the 99-year history of its boys basketba...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he will host a showcase to display the artwork entries from Indiana’s Third Congressional District in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition on Monday, May 8 at the Allen County Main Public Library. Congressman Banks will be in attendance at the beginning of Monday’s event to present the winner with a certificate. WHAT: Banks hosting Art Competition Showcase WHEN: Monday, May 8, 2:30-7:00 p.m. EDT WHERE: Allen County Main Public Library, 900 Lib...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today made the following statement regarding his vote in favor of H.R. 1644, the Korea Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act, which passed the House yesterday: “North Korea’s disastrous ambitions must be stopped, period. While I remain concerned that these new sanctions may not be effective in deterring Kim Jong-un’s progress toward a nuclear weapon, it is clear that the status quo is not sustainable. It is time to do everything in our power to stop Kim Jo...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) made the following statement regarding his vote in favor of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare that passed the House this afternoon: “While this is not a perfect bill, it is a significant step forward from the failures of Obamacare. This legislation has many important reforms that will benefit Hoosier families. These include permanently repealing the medical device tax, eliminating the individual mandate, opening up new ...
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