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Districtwide Mobile Office Hours Announced for May

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Staff for Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) will host mobile office hours during the month of May in Rensselaer, Lebanon, Delphi, West Lafayette, Greencastle, Williamsport, Fowler, Crawfordsville, Mooresville, and Morocco. Constituents are encouraged to stop by for assistance with any federal issue. Jasper County Public Library 208 W. Susan St., Rensselaer, IN 47978 Thursday, May 9th 12:00PM(CT) – 3...

Congressman Baird to Hold Military Academy Day at Lafayette Family YMCA

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Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) invites all students, parents and school officials from Indiana’s 4th Congressional District who are interested in learning more about attending our nation’s military academies to come to Academy Day on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Lafayette Family YMCA. The event will include presentations from all five U.S. Service Academies with information about each academy an...

Congressman Baird’s Statement on the Passing of Senator Richard Lugar

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Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) released the following statement regarding the passing of former Indiana Senator Richard Lugar: “Senator Richard Lugar was a statesman to his very core, as he exemplified leadership and civility in his service to Indiana. I join Hoosiers and our nation as we mourn the passing of a truly remarkable public servant. Our prayers go out to the Lugar family and their love...

ADVISORY: Veterans History Project Volunteer Training Workshop on May 14th

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Congressman Jim Baird’s (R-IN-04) office is partnering with the Library of Congress to offer a training session for volunteers wishing to assist in collecting the oral history of veterans for the Veterans History Project (VHP). The mission of the VHP is to protect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of wartime veterans so future generations may hear directly from them and better u...

Congressman Baird Leads Letter to USDA Endorsing Relocation of Agriculture Institutions to Indiana

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Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) led a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue endorsing Indiana’s bid to host the Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Last month it was announced that Indiana made the next round of candidates for the proposed ERS and NIFA relocation out of Wa...

Congressman Baird Encourages Submissions for 2019 Congressional Art Competition

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Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) encourages high school students from Indiana’s 4th Congressional District to submit artwork for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, May 1, 2019. “I am excited to have high school students from across our 4th District participate and showcase their artistic ability,” said Con...

Districtwide Mobile Office Hours Announced for April

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Staff for Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) will host mobile office hours during April in Logansport, Kokomo, Frankfort, Monticello, Attica, and West Lafayette. Constituents are encouraged to stop by for assistance with any federal issue. Logansport-Cass County Public Library E. Broadway & 7th St, Logansport, IN 46947 Friday, April 12th 1:00PM (ET) – 4:00PM (ET) Kokomo-Howard County Public Library -...

Congressman Baird Named Co-Chair of Congressional Research & Development Caucus

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Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) announced he was named co-chair with Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11) of the Congressional Research and Development (R&D) Caucus, a bipartisan group that advocates on behalf of continued U.S. leadership in research and development. Primary caucus activities include hosting briefings to better inform Members of Congress of accomplishments across the country in all s...

Congressman Baird Statement on Special Counsel Mueller’s Report

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Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) released the following statement after the conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation: “Special Counsel Mueller’s final report confirmed what President Trump has been saying for two years – there has never been collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Hoosiers should be relieved that this investigation is over, and the report should end spe...

Congressman Baird Announces Program to Recognize Hoosier Veterans

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In partnership with the Library of Congress, Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) announces the Veterans History Project to recognize and honor veterans in the 4th Congressional District. The program is designed to assist the Library of Congress in archiving their stories. “The extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of our veterans inspire us, and they deserve to be remembered forever. We look forward to...