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Congressman Ellsworth addresses participants of the 2009 Smile on Down Syndrome Buddy Walk.

Congressman Ellsworth accepts the National Farmers Union Golden Triangle award for his work on the House Agriculture Committee.

Congressman Ellsworth inspects the John T. Myers Lock and Dam on the Ohio River with members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Jerry Fankhauser, Director of Purdue University's Agricultural Centers, discusses extension facilities at a recent meeting with Congressman Ellsworth and his 8th District Agriculture Advisory Committee.

Congressmen Ellsworth talks with faculty, staff, and students at Harrison College in Evansville.

Latest Press Releases

November 3, 2009: Ellsworth to House Leadership: Abortion Concerns Must Be Addressed

  Offers Solution to Prevent Taxpayer-Funded Abortions, Guarantee Pro-Life Insurance Options in Health Care Overhaul

WASHINGTON - As health care reform legislation makes its way through Congress, one pro-life Congressman has pledged to withhold his support unless his concerns about taxpayer funding for abortions are addressed. Rep. Brad Ellsworth has urged House Leadership to include stronger language to prohibit federal funds from funding abortions as part of the final bill. However, Ellsworth is preparing to pursue alternative means to address pro-life concerns and has been drafting a floor amendment.

 
October 30, 2009: Ellsworth Studying New Health Care Overhaul

  Remains Firm on 6 Principles of Reform

WASHINGTON - A new health care reform bill was introduced during a Capitol Hill press conference yesterday. Rep. Brad Ellsworth began reading H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, and issued the following statement about the legislation:

"Yesterday marked another important milestone in the effort to reform our nation's health care system. Now that we have the final framework of a House bill to consider, I will be spending the next several days reading it cover-to-cover and weighing it against the concerns and ideas of 8th District constituents.

"As I consider the proposal, I will be looking to see that it meets my 6 principles of reform:

 
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