Yarmuth hears black veterans' concerns about health care, unemployment

U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth met with more than 100 African-American veterans to discuss veterans’ issues and listen to concerns, The Courier-Journal reports.

Yarmuth op-ed: Calling on Citizens to Unite Against Citizens United

In an op-ed in The Courier-Journal, Rep. Yarmuth writes that the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case has damaged our political system, and he asks citizens to speak out against money in politics.

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Energy Secretary Praises Louisville Ford Plants

Rep. Yarmuth joined U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu to discuss recent successes at Ford's Louisville plants, and the federal program that spurred more than $1.2 billion in new Ford investment and 3,100 new Louisville jobs.

Dozens of New Louisville Jobs with help of Federal Money

With unemployment levels still above 9% in Louisville, news of jobs is a welcomed announcement. Mayor Greg Fischer and Rep. John Yarmuth teamed up to tout dozens of new jobs at a west Louisville factory.

Yarmuth Applauds Ford, UAW Agreement

Responding to a new contract agreement between Ford Motor Company and Louisville’s local United Auto Workers, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., praised the automobile company and its employees for coming together.

Yarmuth Demands Immediate End to Big Oil Subsidies

[...] Joining an effort to end giveaways, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., announced his support of the Big Oil Welfare Repeal Act, which would revoke billions in tax subsidies given to oil companies.

Fischer, Yarmuth Attend KentuckianaWorks Graduation

[...]"It's not just something where we help them earn their way to a better life and you can't say that about every graduate from any program right now," Yarmuth said.

6,000 Brightside Volunteers Help Clean Up Louisville

[...] U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-3rd District, applauded the church’s efforts both for helping to clean up the neighborhood and for helping Haiti. He said they could take pride in helping people hey’ve never even met. “This is what citizenship is all about,” Yarmuth said. “That’s what makes a great community.”

Arizona Shooting Inspires Louisville Red Cross to teach lifesaving skills

We are all vulnerable to a medical emergency, and we are all capable of being a hero in a medical emergency.That was the message from Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville...

Fischer, Yarmuth announce Job Fair for teens

[...]"The showcase is a great chance for businesses in Louisville to be matched with eager and capable young people. This project gives young workers an invaluable head start in acquiring career skills, provides business owners with talented employees, and ultimately strengthens our community and our economy for the long-term," said Congressman John Yarmuth.

Students make valentines for vets

[...]This is a phenomenal thing for young people to show support for troops. I wanted to thank them, and it means so much for the men and women serving," said Yarmuth (D-KY 3rd).

Federal Grant Announced for Big Brother, Big Sister of Kentuckiana

[...]On this day, Atherton grad himself, Congressman John Yarmuth had to stop and say hello to Ben.  Yarmuth just landed $190,000 in federal money for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization. 

Yarmuth Says Message Will Be Clearer During New Health Care Debate

[...]"We couldn’t really go to the average American citizen and say, ‘Here’s what it means to you.’ Now we can do that and we can plan to continue do that and, more importantly, the President has made it clear to us that he intends to do that.”

 Louisville Seniors to Get Help With Prescription Drugs

Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., announced Thursday that at least 9,500 Louisvillians who are expected to fall into Medicare’s Prescription Drug “Donut Hole” coverage gap are eligible to receive a $250 rebate check to help them afford critically needed medicines as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that became law in March.

Yarmuth Reveals Legislation to Secure Jobs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Rep. John Yarmuth unveiled new legislation that will help make sure American workers and students are prepared to compete in the global economy and secure jobs for the future.

John Yarmuth is Trying to Create More Economic Development

(WHAS11)-Louisville representative John Yarmuth is trying to help create more economic development and will introduce new legislation to cut taxes for commercial real estate purchases.