Jobs, opportunity fair Saturday

GARY | Congressman Pete Visclosky’s Jobs and Opportunity Fair will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Genesis Center in Gary.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Sequestration is no way to run a country

The episode of sequestration – the $85 billion in automatic, across-the-board spending cuts that take effect today – reminds us of what happens when legislators cease to legislate.

Grow economy through investment, collaboration

Today, I write as a devoted lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana and challenge us to relish in risk-taking once again, making real a vision of a brighter economic future.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Built on strong foundation, NWI has profound potential

There are some simple facts about Northwest Indiana that are frequently overlooked.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Opportunity knocks during federal debt crisis

With a projected fiscal year 2011 deficit of nearly $1.5 trillion and a massive $14.3 trillion national debt, addressing our nation's budget policies is a critical national priority. The need to tackle this crisis quickly brings with it an opportunity to put in place a comprehensive solution…

GUEST COMMENTARY: Don't send postal jobs away from Gary

Enshrined in Article One of the U.S. Constitution is the authorization to establish a postal system for the United States.

Pete Visclosky: A regional approach

Too often it seems those of us from Northwest Indiana take for granted the incredible assets our region offers.

GUEST COMMENTARY: I oppose U.S. borrowing nearly $1 trillion

I oppose the agreement between the White House and congressional Republican leaders that calls for borrowing nearly $1 trillion over the next two years.

We must continue to invest in Northwest Indiana

A headline in The Times a year ago today proclaimed Congress' passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, legislation designed to jumpstart our economy and retain and create jobs while addressing some of the nation's greatest challenges. At that time, the country was losing 600,00…

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky: A thriving region needs more than steel

In his inaugural address, President Barack Obama made the following declaration to the nation: "Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this America: They will be met."

Buy American to create jobs, revitalize economy

At a time when the country urgently needs to unite behind an economic recovery plan that can help jump-start the economy and create American jobs, it is disappointing to witness attacks on constructive efforts to ensure that jobs are created in the United States.

More progress needed at Little Cal Commission

It has been more than two months since Northwest Indiana was devastated by floods.

Make the Little Cal commission accountable

The extreme rainfall of Sept. 13 and 14 unleashed devastating floods across Northwest Indiana. Lives were lost, homes were ruined, and possessions were destroyed. I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction, and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all who are affected.

Make the Little Cal commission accountable

The extreme rainfall of Sept. 13 and 14 unleashed devastating floods across Northwest Indiana. Lives were lost, homes were ruined, and possessions were destroyed. I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction, and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all who are affected.

Confront the energy crises through smart investments

The United States is in the midst of an energy crisis. Skyrocketing gas prices have cut into the pocketbooks of every American. The cost of energy poses multiple threats to our economic stability, including higher prices for consumers and constraints on our ability to compete in the global m…

Come to the Lugar Visclosky Job Fair on Saturday

Creating and attracting quality jobs in professions that have a positive impact on our communities is an important part of improving the economy in Northwest Indiana and throughout our state.

Invest in South Shore for future of NWI

"Bold, persistent, experimentation" is what novelist Anthony Burgess said is needed for a nation to succeed. Because of bold action taken more than 100 years ago, Northwest Indiana became the manufacturing center of our nation. With the extension of the South Shore Rail Line, we have another…

Use federal dollars to improve county road

Their concern is that by widening the major thoroughfare of CR 100 south from Winfield (East 109th Avenue) to Ind. 2, commercial strip malls would line the countryside and ruin the rural charm of the area. This is a scare tactic.

Additional traffic is coming, ready or not

At one time, Porter County officials agreed it was in the public's best interest to make safety improvements to this road. They enlisted Visclosky's help. He was able to secure federal funds to offset the local costs, and Porter County was on the way to a safer road.

Come to the Lugar Visclosky Job Fair

Creating and attracting quality jobs in professions that have a positive impact on our communities is an important part of improving the economy in Northwest Indiana and throughout our state.

Let's honor our veterans every day

Each Nov. 11, our country comes together to remember the brave men and women who have served our country and made sacrifices for the freedom of this nation. The debt we owe to these veterans is immeasurable.

RDA is best opportunity since steel

At the turn of the last century, a few visionary industrialists began looking for a location to build the steel mills that would fuel America's rise to greatness. These mills had to be located near a natural supply of iron ore, coal and water, as well as close to their markets and existing r…

Strengthen Social Security for the future

Alexis Nagel is graduating from Hebron High School this year. Her future is full of exciting unknowns, but one guarantee Alexis should be able to count on is that Social Security will be there for her when she needs it -- just like it is for the 48 million Americans who currently receive ben…

Visclosky forums begin today

The first series begins today at 2:30 p.m., in the Portage Library, 2665 Irving St., 5:30 p.m. in the Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso and at 7:30 p.m. in the Thomas Library Service Center, 200 W. Indiana Ave., Chesterton

New generations, new challenges

Five generations ago, our ancestors transformed Northwest Indiana into one of the world's premier industrial and manufacturing centers. Their success was captured by Carl Sandburg, who wrote of the redness of our skies and the sweat of our workers. Both were worn with pride as economic oppor…