Congressman Jim Banks today greeted an Honor Flight from northeast Indiana at the World War II Monument in Washington, D.C. Photos of Congressman Banks with the group are below. Congressman Banks and veteran Everett Grable Congressman Banks and veteran Mac Talton Congressman Banks and veteran Owen Gross Congressman Banks and veteran Dick Dawson with his guardian, Mr. Todd Bowen Congressman Banks and veteran Vic Depew ### Interested members of the media may contact Anna Swick at anna.swick@mail....
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Congressman Jim Banks today made the following statement about President Donald Trump’s budget proposal. "President Trump's proposed budget for 2018 sends the clearest message yet that he intends to change the status quo in Washington. This proposal takes much-needed steps to rein in out-of-control spending and balance the budget while prioritizing our national security. I appreciate the President's leadership and his efforts to restore the federal government's proper focus. Congress should use ...
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Today Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) led a letter with 40 other members of Congress to President Donald Trump asking him to consider replacing the current Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with a director who is more aligned with the President’s pro-life agenda. “President Trump has made great strides in advancing pro-life policy, and I applaud his work so far,” said Banks. “I encourage him to continue this momentum by ensuring the personnel within his administration reflect his...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced a bill directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work to eliminate excess printed material the agency spends millions of dollars a year storing. “This bill would increase oversight of the EPA, make better use of taxpayer funds, and reduce the size of the EPA’s footprint,” said Banks. “It’s important in the modern digital age to make sure the management procedures of government agencies are up to date. Increasing accountability at these agenci...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that a member of his staff will visit LaGrange and Kendallville, Thursday, May 25, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in LaGrange Date: Thursday, May 25 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Commissioners’ Courtroom 105 N Detroit Street Ste 1 What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Kendallville Date: Thursday, May 25 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. E...
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Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that a member of his staff will visit Woodburn Tuesday, May 23, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Woodburn Date: Tuesday, May 23 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Woodburn City Hall 22735 Main Street ### 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 Montpelier and Bluffton on Thursday, May 18, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Montpelier Date: Thursday, May 18 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET Location: Montpelier Public Library 301 S. Main Street What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Bluffton Date: Thursday, May 18 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Locati...
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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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