Indiana

June 16, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of four Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Michael Toussiant-Hyle Washington, 20, of Tacoma, Washington

Lance Cpl. Layton Bradly Crass, 22, of Richmond, Indiana

Pfc. Dawid Pietrek, 24, of Bensenville, Illinois

Pfc. Michael Robert Patton, 19, of Fenton, Missouri

All four Marines died June 14 while supporting combat operations in Farah Province, Afghanistan.

They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Source: DOD

INDIANAPOLIS (06/16/2008) - Soldiers and Airmen from the Indiana National Guard began returning to home stations Sunday after spending eight days fighting floodwaters in southwest Indiana.

Sixty Soldiers from Joint Task Force-81 will remain behind in the vicinity of East Mount Carmel and New Harmony, Ind., working with local responders to observe the water level at local levees.    » read more »

INDIANAPOLIS – With the help of an advanced counterdrug aircraft, the Indiana National Guard has received live footage of flood damage throughout the state to assist with missions and help local governments plan to repair the damage.

Reconnaissance Cargo 26B aircraft used to photograph Indiana flood damage: The 130th Airlift Wing out of Charleston, W.V., flew the Reconnaissance Cargo - 26B (RC-26B) aircraft over Indiana June 11 to provide aerial footage of flood for the public. US Army photo by Staff Sgt. Marvin Cornell    » read more »

Relief efforts underway throughout Midwest, but also in West Virginia

WASHINGTON -- June 09, 2008 -- Storms and heavy rainfall have caused serious flash flooding in already saturated areas of the central United States. In response, the American Red Cross has mobilized relief workers to six states in the devastated areas.

Flooded midwestern home: Photo by cabakus (CC)

Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms of human hardship and economic loss.    » read more »

TERRE HAUTE - As the Air National Guard’s 181st Intelligence Wing and the Army National Guard’s 519th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion personnel made their way toward Hulman Field, they had an idea what their mission was going to be during June’s drill weekend.

National Guard fills sandbags in Indiana: 181 Intelligence Wing, Terre Haute, Ind., continuously fill sand bags in relief following the flood waters that hit early Saturday morning. Photo by SSgt Chris Jennings, 181IW/PA

More than six inches of rain dumped into the Wabash Valley on Friday evening and well into Saturday morning, stranding motorists and pouring storm water into local residents' homes.    » read more »

June 9, 2008 -- George W. Bush yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Indiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 6, 2008, and continuing.

Flooding in Columbus, Indiana, June 2008: Photo by Glenn J. Ward (CC)    » read more »

Agreement Affects Oil Change Customers of 16 Mr. Lubie Locations

May 28, 2008 -- (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) – Hukill Oil Company, Inc., doing business as Mr. Lubie, agreed to provide refunds to customers who paid for a specific, brand-name oil, but received a different, less expensive product announced Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter.

Mr. Lubie sign: Photo by John Stewart (CC)

Under terms of the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC), Mr. Lubie agreed to refund eligible customers $20 per oil change, within 60 days of the AVC filing in Jackson Circuit Court.    » read more »

John Edwards Endorses Barack Obama

May 14, 2008 -- John Edwards has officially endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president. The announcement was made at a rally Wednesday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In making his announcement, Mr. Edwards said, "The reason I am here tonight is that Democratic voters in America have made their choice and so have I."

John Edwards and Barack Obama: Photo by Beth and Christian Bell (CC)

"There is one man who knows in his heart that it is time to tear down that wall and make one America, Barack Obama," Mr. Edwards continued.    » read more »

May 13, 2008 -- Chicago, IL -- Today, Indiana Congressman Joe Donnelly endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his commitment to working families and building a real coalition for change:

"Today, I am pleased to announce my support for Barack Obama.

Barack Obama supporters at a rally in Indianapolis, Indiana: Photo by Barack Obama campaign    » read more »

May 12, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Joseph A. Ford, 23, of Knox, Indiana, died May 10 in Al Asad, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident.

He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 152nd Cavalry Regiment, 76th Brigade Combat Team, Indiana National Guard, New Albany, Ind.

The incident is under investigation.    » read more »

7 May 2008 -- In the U.S. presidential race, Democrat Barack Obama won a convincing victory Tuesday in the North Carolina primary. Rival Hillary Clinton claimed victory in a close race in Indiana.

Senator Obama regained his political footing with his win in North Carolina and a strong showing in Indiana, and took a major step toward securing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Barack Obama: Photo by Barack Obama campaign

Obama increased his lead in the delegate count and told jubilant supporters in North Carolina that his win was a victory against the politics of division and destruction.    » read more »

May 03, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Today, the Obama campaign announced that it will air new two-minute ads in Indiana and North Carolina entitled "Minute." The ads will air predominantly during the evening news on Monday, but will play in some markets as soon as Sunday evening.

Barack Obama: Photo by Barack Obama campaign

In the new spots, Obama makes his closing argument to Indiana and North Carolina voters, outlining his plans to put an end to the divisive, calculated politics in Washington. In the ads, Obama continues to speak out against a gas tax holiday, which is nothing more than Washington politics as usual at its worst.    » read more »

Indianapolis, IN - Indiana Congressman Baron Hill endorsed Barack Obama for President last week, citing his strength of character and ability to change the tone of Washington:

"Some have advised me to be cautious, to wait and see which way the electoral winds may blow.

Barack Obama supporters, Indiana: Photo by Barack Obama campaign

"I confess that I have listened to those voices and been tempted by their reasoning. But, the stakes are just too high. We cannot continue to pursue the same politics of personal destruction we have engaged in for a generation, some never-ending "groundhog day" endlessly playing out the cultural wars of forty years ago.    » read more »

April 28, 2008 -- This morning, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling upholding Indiana's undemocratic and restrictive voter identification law. The Supreme Court acknowledged that "The record contains no evidence of any such [impersonation] fraud actually occurring in Indiana at any time in its history," and acknowledged the law's burden on the elderly, low-income voters and other classes of voters covering hundreds of thousands of Indiana citizens.

Yet this Court, ignoring the realities of life for the less affluent and powerful of the state's citizens, shrugged off these burdens and found that the law should stand. [New Republic Blog, 4/28/08]    » read more »

April 26, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Obama campaign Communications Director Robert Gibbs released the following statement on Presidential debates.

"We have participated in 21 nationally televised debates, the most in primary history, including four exclusively with Senator Clinton. Senator Clinton refused an earlier invitation that had been accepted to debate in North Carolina.

Over the next 10 days, we believe it's important to talk directly to the voters of Indiana and North Carolina about fixing our economy, cutting the cost of health care and ending a war in Iraq that never should have been authorized in the first place," Obama campaign spokesperson Robert Gibbs said.

Source: Barack Obama campaign