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Aug 10, 2012
| NBC News
Vietnam veteran receives Silver Star 44 years after service
Issues: Veterans
Forty-four years ago, Frank Spink, a 22-year-old Army sergeant who had been drafted into the Vietnam War, spotted enemy forces approaching in the middle of the night and warned his sleeping platoon leader. Their company was quickly receiving rocket and grenade fire; Spink lost his right arm in the attack and attempted to shoot with his left hand until he passed out.
Aug 3, 2012
| ABC News
Politicians Support Their Home State Olympic Heroes
Rep. Rokita recognized for his US Olympic Team Tweet-support.
Jul 30, 2012
| http://www.chronicle-tribune.com/ftimes/news/rokita-meets-with-constituents/article_f4a22d04-d9c0-11e1-89cc-001a4bcf887a.html
Rokita meets with constituents
Issues: Congressional Issues
Drought and gun control were on the minds of U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita’s constituents during a meet-and-greet Saturday afternoon at the Hot Dog Festival in Frankfort.
Jul 29, 2012
| WLFI
Congressman Rokita visits Frankfort and Monticello (video)
Issues: Congressional Issues
Congressman Todd Rokita was in both Monticello and Frankfort Saturday to meet with members of the community.
Jul 27, 2012
| WBAA
Congress on your Corner in Monticello & Frankfort
Issues: Congressional Issues
Congressman Todd Rokita (R-IN4) is holding constituent events Saturday in White and Clinton counties.
Jul 27, 2012
| Hoosier Access
Rokita Takes Stand to #StopTheTaxHike
Issues: Economy and Jobs
For too long in Washington, we’ve heard the same message from those who think government is the solution to all of our problems. They tell you that you don’t deserve to keep what you’ve earned because you’re not responsible for earning it. They say that you didn’t achieve your own success, Washington helped you. They say, “Give us your money, and we’ll spend it for you. And while we’re at it, we’ll spend your children’s and grandchildren’s money as well.”...
Jul 27, 2012
| Heritage Foundation
House Considers RAISE-ing Workers’ Wages
Issues: Economy and Jobs
The RAISE Act would rewrite the National Labor Relations Act to make union rates only a minimum wage. If employers wanted to, they could always pay hard-working union members more. Unions would lose the power to turn down raises on workers’ behalf.
Jul 26, 2012
| Wall Street Journal
Opinion: Why Unions Oppose Raises (video)
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Heritage Foundation policy analyst James Sherk on proposed reforms to the National Labor Relations Act that would allow employers to reward union employees with higher pay. Photos: Getty Images
Jul 15, 2012
| Investment News
DC playing chicken at edge of fiscal cliff
When President Barack Obama last week called on Congress to extend the Bush-era tax breaks for one year for households making less than $250,000 annually, he expressed views that contrasted sharply with those of congressional Republicans, who want to extend them for all income levels for one year. Both sides want Congress to tackle comprehensive tax reform during the one-year reprieve.
Jul 13, 2012
| Investment News
Amid fight over Bush tax cuts, lawmaker sees desire for broad tax reform
Issues: Tax Reform
For the moment, Washington is assuming its usual posture – conflict – regarding Bush-administration tax cuts. Both parties are wrestling over the scheduling of show votes that they believe will help them frame the debate in their favor for this fall's election.
