Can a Donation Buy Legislation? Nov 12, 2009
Steve Buyer created that. And then there's his controversial support of smokeless tobacco. (CBS News)
Genachowski Commits To Feb. 17 Deadline For Universal Service Reform Options Sep 18, 2009
He was not as forthcoming with answers to some tough questions from Indiana Republican Congressman Steve Buyer. Buyer asked all the commissioners whether they supported exclusive handset deals, demanding a yes or no answer. (Multichannel News)
As Vets Await Checks, VA Workers Get Bonuses Aug 22, 2009
Steve Buyer, top Republican on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, urged quick action to fix the problems. "VA must appoint honorable individuals to these critical positions," he said. (Newsmax)
DHS' Domestic Terror Warning Angers GOP00004000 Apr 16, 2009
Steve Buyer, the ranking Republican on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, said it was "inconceivable" that the administration would consider military veterans a potential terror threat. The DHS assessment was made public on the same day that another report, from an organization that has tracked extremist groups for 40 years, found a 50 percent rise in the number of such groups since 2000 - to 926 today. (CBS News)
Republicans criticize report on extremists Apr 16, 2009
Steve Buyer, the ranking Republican on the House Veterans' Affairs committee, said it was "inconceivable" that the administration would consider military veterans a potential terrorist threat. More on. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
