Jul 12 Local News Hill, Young Spar Over Social Security By Rick Howlett Indiana Congressman Baron Hill said today he’ll oppose any new effort to privatize the Social Security system. The 9th District Democrat is responding to a proposal from Republican Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin that would allow workers to invest their Social Security taxes through individual accounts. During a stop in New Albany, […] By Rick Howlett Jul 12 Local News Hill, Young Spar Over Social Security Rick Howlett
May 5 Local News Despite Loss, Sodrel Pledges to Help Republicans in November The tight Republican primary race for Indiana’s 9th Congressional district turned out to be a shock for one campaigns. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Faces were a bit glum Tuesday at the gathering place for those who supported business owner and former Congressman Mike Sodrel of New Albany as they watched election results come in. Deputy […] By Elizabeth Kramer May 5 Local News Despite Loss, Sodrel Pledges to Help Republicans in November Elizabeth Kramer
May 4 Local News Hill Wins Nomination For 9th District Seat Democratic Congressman Baron Hill has easily won another nomination for his 9th District House seat. Hill defeated Dubois County Democratic Party Chairman John Bottorf and three other candidates to win the party’s nod for the seat he first captured in 1998. By Rick Howlett May 4 Local News Hill Wins Nomination For 9th District Seat Rick Howlett
Feb 27 Local News Hill Won't Seek Bayh's Senate Seat By Rick Howlett Indiana Congressman Baron Hill announced today he will not seek his party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by fellow Democrat Evan Bayh. Bayh announced this month he would not seek re-election. Hill had been mentioned as a possible primary candidate for the seat, but said today he will endorse […] By Rick Howlett Feb 27 Local News Hill Won't Seek Bayh's Senate Seat Rick Howlett
Feb 22 Local News Hill Says He's Undecided On Senate Run Indiana Congressman Baron Hill has made his first public remarks about a possible run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the retirement of Democrat Evan Bayh. Bayh announced just before last Friday’s filing deadline that he would not seek re-election, which means the Democratic nominee will be chosen by the party’s central committee […] By Rick Howlett Feb 22 Local News Hill Says He's Undecided On Senate Run Rick Howlett
Feb 22 Local News LaHood Discusses Bridges Project With Local Leaders U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was in southern Indiana Monday morning to talk about the proposed Ohio River Bridges Project. LaHood held a roundtable discussion with Congressmen John Yarmuth of Kentucky and Baron Hill of Indiana and members of the bi-state bridges authority, which is trying to come up with funding streams for the project. […] By Rick Howlett Feb 22 Local News LaHood Discusses Bridges Project With Local Leaders Rick Howlett
Feb 15 Local News Bayh's Announcement Could Affect Indiana's 9th District U.S. Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana’s surprise announcement today that he won’t seek re-election has Hoosier Democrats scurrying to find a nominee for the race. Clark County Democratic Party Chairman Rodney Pate says if 9th District Congressman Baron Hill becomes a candidate for the Senate seat, it will put the district in a lurch. “It […] By Stephanie Crosby Feb 15 Local News Bayh's Announcement Could Affect Indiana's 9th District Stephanie Crosby
Jan 11 Local News Yarmuth Files For Re-Election; Sodrel To Run Again In Indiana Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville has filed candidacy papers to seek a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Yarmuth, a Democrat, was first elected to the Third District seat in 2006, defeating five-term Republican incumbent Anne Northup. He also defeated Northup in their 2008 rematch. Yarmuth says he’s eager to defend his record, […] By Rick Howlett Jan 11 Local News Yarmuth Files For Re-Election; Sodrel To Run Again In Indiana Rick Howlett
Oct 28 Local News Familiar Names Vying For S. Indiana Congressional Seat Democratic incumbent Baron Hill and Republican challenger Mike Sodrel are the ballot for the fourth straight time. Libertarian Eric Schansberg is running for the office for the second time. By Rick Howlett Oct 28 Local News Familiar Names Vying For S. Indiana Congressional Seat Rick Howlett