{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/indiana-delegation-urges-president-support-governors-request-public-assistance", "Indiana Delegation Urges President to Support Governor\u2019s Request for Public Assistance for Five Counties in Southern Indiana", "2012-03-15", "2012", "2012-03", "Democrat", "House", "IN", "Andr\u00e9 Carson", "C001072", "carson.house.gov", "carson", "https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 The Indiana congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Barack Obama expressing strong support for Governor Mitch Daniels' request that the administration provide Public Assistance to five counties in southern Indiana impacted by the recent severe tornadoes and storms. Yesterday the governor asked that a Major Disaster Area Declaration be declared for Clark, Jefferson, Scott, Ripley and Washington counties.\n\nIn the letter, the members state, \"After surveying the damage and consulting with state and local government officials, it is clear the recovery is beyond the combined capabilities and resources of the State of Indiana.\n\n\"Governor Daniels is requesting federal public assistance for Clark, Jefferson, Ripley, Scott, and Washington counties. These counties in particular need heightened assistance to cover the cost of debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster and repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, buildings, and utilities.\"\n\nThe full text of the letter follows:\n\nThe Honorable Barack Obama\n\nPresident of the United States\n\nThe White House\n\nWashington, D.C. 20500\n\nDear Mr. President:\n\nWe are writing to express our strong support for Governor Mitch Daniels' request for federal public assistance for five counties in the State of Indiana that were especially devastated following the tornadoes and severe storms that hit Southern Indiana from February 29 to March 3, 2012.\n\nThe disastrous weather caused extensive damage to public and private property throughout Southern Indiana. After surveying the damage and consulting with state and local government officials, it is clear the recovery is beyond the combined capabilities and resources of the State of Indiana. Governor Daniels is requesting federal public assistance for Clark, Jefferson, Ripley, Scott, and Washington counties. These counties in particular need heightened assistance to cover the cost of debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster and repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, buildings, and utilities.\n\nAs we previously wrote, Hoosiers have a long history of triumphing over tragedy and believe timely federal assistance will significantly assist Indiana's recovery efforts. We respectfully request you give careful consideration to Governor Daniels' request.\n\nThank you for your immediate attention to our previous request and for your continued consideration of this important matter.\n\nIn service,\n\nRichard Lugar\n\nUnited States Senator\n\nDan Coats\n\nUnited States Senator\n\nTodd Young\n\nMember of Congress\n\nDan Burton\n\nMember of Congress\n\nPete Visclosky\n\nMember of Congress\n\nMike Pence\n\nMember of Congress\n\nJoe Donnelly\n\nMember of Congress\n\nAndr\u00e9 Carson\n\nMember of Congress\n\nLarry Bucshon\n\nMember of Congress\n\nTodd Rokita\n\nMember of Congress\n\nMarlin Stutzman\n\nMember of Congress\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:10:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/indiana-delegation-urges-president-support-governors-request-public-assistance"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0816198773682117, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}