Press Releases

• February 2, 2012: Chandler Urges Congress to Move on STOCK Act

• January 27, 2012: Congressman Chandler Visits Strode Station Elementary School

• January 24, 2012: Chandler Response to State of the Union Address

• January 10, 2012: From the SBA: Deadline for Kentucky Private Non-Profit Organizations to Apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans is February 6

• December 21, 2011: Statement on Payroll Tax Cut

• December 9, 2011: Chandler Calls for Formal Review of Lexington Post Office

• November 28, 2011: Scott County WWII Veteran Receives Purple Heart

• November 18, 2011: Chandler Congratulates UK Professor on Prestigious Award

• November 7, 2011: Jessamine County Soldier Receives Bronze Star

• October 25, 2011: Rep. Chandler's Website Named One of Best in Congress

• October 11, 2011: Chandler Attends Groundbreaking of Mount Sterling Fire Station

• October 7, 2011: Lawrenceburg Healing Field Presented With Flags Flown Over U.S. Capitol Building

• October 5, 2011: Rep. Chandler: Congress Must Act Now to Create Jobs

• September 23, 2011: COLUMN: To Create Jobs, Cut the Fat in Washington

• September 21, 2011: Chandler to Hold Academy Day on September 24

• September 19, 2011: USDA and Chandler Announce Upgrades to Farmdale Water District in Franklin County

• September 15, 2011: Chandler Congratulates Medal of Honor Recipient

• September 8, 2011: Chandler Statement on President Obama's Jobs Address

• August 23, 2011: Statement on DC Earthquake

• August 22, 2011: Chandler Announces New Communications Director, Meghan Groob

• August 10, 2011: Chandler Summer Interns

• August 1, 2011: Chandler Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote

• July 29, 2011: Presenting Clark County Veteran With WWII Medals

• July 21, 2011: Chandler Urges Kentucky Farmers to Share Opinions with Federal Government

• July 19, 2011: Chandler Supports Blue Dog Constitutional Amendment to Balance Federal Budget

• July 8, 2011: Jessamine WWII Veteran Presented With Flag Flown Over U.S. Capitol Building

• July 7, 2011: Garrard County USDA Water Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

• July 6, 2011: Chandler With Scott County Students

• July 1, 2011: Chandler Commemorates 45th Anniversary of Medicare with Lexington Seniors

• June 22, 2011: VIDEO: Chandler Floor Speech on Supporting the Intelligence Community

• June 22, 2011: Jessamine County Veterans Center Celebrates 20 Years in the Commonwealth

• June 8, 2011: Chandler Filling USO Care Packages

• June 1, 2011: Chandler Congratulates Jessamine Student for Appointment

• May 26, 2011: Lexington Student's Art to be Displayed in U.S. Capitol

• May 26, 2011: Want to learn more about working with the federal government?

• May 25, 2011: Davis and Chandler Introduce the Aged Distilled Spirits Competitiveness Act of 2011

• May 23, 2011: COLUMN: Republican Budget Building American House on Sand

• May 20, 2011: Courtesy of the Winchester Sun: Chandler: Medicare program threatened

• May 16, 2011: Flag Presentation in Woodford County

• May 2, 2011: Chandler Statement on Osama bin Laden

• April 8, 2011: 2011 Government Shutdown Facts

• April 6, 2011: Chandler: Republican Budget Hurts Seniors

• April 4, 2011: Talking with Small Businesses in Bourbon County

• March 30, 2011: Chandler, Courtney Announce Wager Over UK-UConn Final Four Game

• March 24, 2011: In Mercer County

• March 22, 2011: Montgomery County Veteran Receives WWII Medals

• March 19, 2011: Congressman Ben Chandler Participates in ‘Gabrielle Giffords Honorary Save-a-Life Saturday’

• March 18, 2011: In Franklin County

• March 18, 2011: At Fava's in Georgetown

• March 14, 2011: Meeting With the Farm Bureau

• March 9, 2011: Chandler Fights High Gas Prices

• March 3, 2011: Chandler Votes to Repeal Healthcare Reform Provision Hurting Small Businesses

• March 2, 2011: Kentucky Author Wendell Berry Receives Presidential Recognition

• February 28, 2011: Need a National Solution to Pill Abuse Problem

• February 24, 2011: Tax Credits to Help Lexington Organization Create Jobs, Spark Investment

• February 23, 2011: White House Official Hears From Central Kentuckians About State’s Drug Problems

• February 16, 2011: Chandler New Chair of National Task Force to Cut Government Bureaucracy

• February 3, 2011: Jessamine Company Hit by Recession Now Exporting Products Overseas

• February 2, 2011: Sarah Brachman Named National Down Syndrome Advocate of the Year

• January 25, 2011: Congressman Chandler Responds to the State of the Union

• January 19, 2011: Chandler: Repeal the Bad and Keep the Good in Healthcare Law

• January 13, 2011: Chandler: Intelligence Committee Is Crucial In Fight Against Terrorism

• January 10, 2011: Chandler Statement on Moment of Silence

• January 8, 2011: Statement From Congressman Chandler

• December 14, 2010: Chandler: Tax Package to Help Economy

• December 13, 2010: Chandler Speaks with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

• December 13, 2010: Congressman Chandler Meets With Berea College Students

• August 27, 2010: USDA and Chandler Make Announcement in Harrodsburg

• August 25, 2010: 320 Jobs Saved in Jessamine County

• August 24, 2010: Chandler Kicks Off Jobs Tour, Visits BCTC Winchester Campus

• August 24, 2010: Central Kentucky Leaders and Chandler Announce Program to Create Local Jobs

• August 18, 2010: USDA and Chandler Announce New Wastewater System for Estill County

• August 13, 2010: Out and About in Boyle County

• August 12, 2010: Chandler and Stumbo Fight to Prevent Domestic Violence in Kentucky

• August 9, 2010: Chandler: 81 Jobs in Saved in Madison County

• August 3, 2010: Chandler Announces Equipment for Winchester Fire Department

• July 25, 2010: Speaking at the New Garrard County High School

• July 13, 2010: Kirksville Fire Department Receives Funding for New Fire Truck

• July 12, 2010: Chandler Speaks at New UK Emergency Department

• July 8, 2010: On the Tom and Judy Show in Mt. Sterling

• July 7, 2010: Announcing Grant for Bourbon County Fire Departments

• June 30, 2010: Congressman Chandler Responds to Passage of Financial Reform Legislation

• June 7, 2010:  Chandler Announces Recovery Act Funding for Montgomery Co. Fire Dept. and Tours Flooded Areas

• June 7, 2010: Chandler Announces $185,250 for Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department

• May 17, 2010: Chandler Helps Additional Counties Receive Disaster Declaration

• May 11, 2010: COLUMN: No More Bailouts

• May 11, 2010: Chandler Tours Flooded Areas in Garrard and Announces Art Winners

• May 10, 2010: Chandler and McConnell Announce $217,550 in Lawrenceburg

• May 7, 2010: Chandler Urges Assistance for Kentucky Farmers After Flooding

• May 4, 2010: Kentucky Congressmen Request Assistance for Kentucky Floods

• April 28, 2010: Chandler Joins Bill to Break Up Too Big to Fail Wall Street Banks

• April 12, 2010: Wilmore Fire Department Receives Federal Funding for New Equipment

• April 9, 2010: Franklin County Receives $900,000 for New Farmdale Wastewater Treatment Plant

• April 8, 2010: Congressman Chandler Announces Federal Funding for Legacy Trail with Mayor Newberry and First Lady Jane Beshear

• April 8, 2010: On Danville's Hometown Radio

• April 8, 2010: Montgomery County Fire Department Receives $126,000 for New Equipment

• April 8, 2010: Saying Hello in Ravenna

• April 7, 2010: Stamping Ground Law Enforcement Receives $30,000 in Federal Funding

• April 7, 2010: Bourbon County Receives $50,000 to Aid Law Enforcement

• April 6, 2010: Visiting the Kentucky Association of Letter Carriers in Fayette County

• April 6, 2010: Speaking With Lexingon Firefighters

• April 6, 2010: Chandler Helps Winchester and Stanton Police Combat Drug Use and Distribution

• April 5, 2010: Chandler Announces $145,000 in Garrard County

• March 21, 2010: Chandler Statement on Healthcare Reform Legislation

• March 15, 2010: Rep. Chandler Announces $1.1 Million from Recovery Act to Urban League

• March 9, 2010: Rep. Chandler Announces $71,725 for Red Lick Volunteer Fire Department

• March 6, 2010: Chandler Attends Lexington Job Fair Made Possible by the Recovery Act

• March 4, 2010: Chandler Supports Small Business Initiative to Create Kentucky Jobs

• March 4, 2010: VIDEO: Chandler Speaking on the HIRE Act

• February 27, 2010: National Journal Ranks Chandler as Centrist in House

• February 25, 2010: Chandler's Green Schools Bill Named One of the Top Ten Pieces of Legislation by the U.S. Green Building Council

• February 24, 2010: Congressman Chandler Statement on Toyota

• February 22, 2010: Rep. Chandler Announces $1.3 Million for City of Harrodsburg

• February 15, 2010: Chandler Visits Georgetown Toyota Plant

• January 31, 2010: VIDEO: PSA on Seniors and Preventing Fraud

• January 26, 2010: President Obama and Chandler Congratulate Coach Cal on Hoops for Haiti

• January 19, 2010: Congressman Chandler on the Earthquake in Haiti

• January 12, 2010: Congressman Chandler Fighting for Lexington Veterans Facility Funding

• December 16, 2009: Rep. Chandler Supports Bill to Create Local Jobs and Update Infrastructure

• December 11, 2009: Chandler Responds to Passage of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009

• November 13, 2009: Chandler Announces Federal Funding for Bluegrass PRIDE

• November 7, 2009: Chandler Statement on the Affordable Health Care for America Act

• November 5, 2009: Chandler Supports Extension of Homebuyer Tax Credit

• October 14, 2009: Aviation Safety Legislation Passes House with Chandler Support

• October 12, 2009: Column: Protect Our Signature Industries

• October 2, 2009: Chandler Announces $1.1 Million to Rebuild Mt. Sterling Fire Station

• September 18, 2009: Speaking at the Annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony

• September 16, 2009: Woodlawn Elementary School Visits Washington

• September 1, 2009: Chandler Delivers Flag in Montgomery County

• August 30, 2009: VIDEO: Chandler Talks About Healthcare and Cap and Trade on Kentucky Newsmakers

• August 28, 2009: Touring East Kentucky Power Cooperative with Clark County Officials

• August 21, 2009: Chandler Helps Distribute Books in Scott County

• August 20, 2009: Chandler Visits Stewart Home School in Franklin County

• August 19, 2009: Chandler Participates in Reading Program at Bourbon County School

• August 18, 2009: Chandler Speaks to Woodford County Farm Bureau

• August 18, 2009: Red River Health Care in Stanton Visited by Chandler

• August 18, 2009: Chandler Announces Funds for Appalachian Business Initiative in Berea

• August 18, 2009: Chandler Distributes Books in Estill County

• August 17, 2009: Speaking at the Poverty Forum in Downtown Lexington

• August 15, 2009: Visiting the 3rd Annual Zion Hill Day Celebration

• August 14, 2009: Chandler Presents American Flag to WWII Veteran in Lawrenceburg

• August 14, 2009: Congressman Chandler Announces Grant for Lincoln County Fire Department

• August 14, 2009: Chandler Visits Garrard County High School

• August 14, 2009: Stopping by the Mercer County Courthouse

• August 13, 2009: Congressman Chandler Visits the Franklin County Health Department

• August 12, 2009: Chandler Tours Electronic Waste Recycling Facility in Scott County

• August 4, 2009: Chandler Applauds the Start of New GI Bill College Benefits

• July 31, 2009: Chandler Champions Emergency House Legislation to Fund Cash for Clunkers

• July 16, 2009: Chandler Announces $8 Million for Lexington Veterans Affairs Facilities

• June 30, 2009: Chandler Statement on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

• June 15, 2009: Statement: Chandler Response to Obama Administration Mining Announcement

• June 3, 2009: Chandler Congratulates Estill Co. National Award Recipient

• May 21, 2009: Congressman Chandler Votes for Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights

• February 4, 2009: Congressman Chandler Supports Health Insurance Legislation for Children

• January 15, 2009: Chandler's Education Bill Included in the Economic Recovery Package

• January 5, 2009: Chandler Pushes to Mandate Strict Government Oversight in Stimulus

• December 10, 2008: Congressman Chandler Casts Vote to Aid Auto Industry

• October 3, 2008: Congressman Chandler Responds to Vote on Wall Street Bailout Plan

• August 27, 2008: Congressman Chandler, Senator McConnell and Senator Bunning Applaud Decision at Blue Grass Army Depot

• July 31, 2008: McConnell and Chandler Team Up to Secure Funding for Kentucky State University

• June 19, 2008: Congressman Chandler Presents Congressional Award to Laura Webb of Berea

• June 19, 2008: Chandler Announces Appointment of New Legislative Assistant, Robert Kramer

• June 4, 2008: Chandler's School Repair Bill Passes House of Representatives

• April 30, 2008: Committee Passes Chandler's Landmark Bill to Repair Public Schools

• April 18, 2008: Chandler Announces New Communications Director, Jennifer Krimm

• March 6, 2008: Chandler Votes for Landmark Mental Health Parity Legislation

• February 22, 2008: Chandler Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Credit Cardholders

• February 13, 2008: Chandler Delivers Strong Testimony on School Facilities

• February 12, 2008: Chandler Encouraged President's Budget Does Not Include Sale of National Forests

• February 8, 2008: Chandler Announces Added Funding for Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center

• January 28, 2008: Chandler Responds to State of the Union

• December 18, 2007: Chandler Votes for Historic Energy Legislation

• December 11, 2007: Chandler Votes to Strengthen the National Do Not Call Registry

• November 15, 2007: Chandler Announces $2.4 Million for Blue Grass Army Depot

• November 9, 2007: Chandler Votes to Extend Major Tax Relief to Millions of Americans

• September 20, 2007: Chandler's Aviation Safety Bill Passes the House as Part of the FAA Reauthorization Act

• August 20, 2007: Chandler Presents Medals to Family of World War II Veteran James Mitchell Rison

• August 3, 2007: Chandler Introduces Bill to Curb Criminal Gang Activity

• July 26, 2007: Chandler Responds to NTSB Findings

• July 20, 2007: Chandler Responds to Explanations Provided by the NTSB, the National Air Disaster Alliance Foundation, and the FAA

• July 13, 2007: Chandler Files Key Education Bill

• July 11, 2007: Chandler Votes for Historic Increases in Funding for Higher Education

• June 22, 2007: Chandler's Aviation Safety Bill Accepted by Committee

• June 19, 2007: Chandler Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Mine Safety and Health Conditions

• June 14, 2007: Chandler Announces $100,000 for Alzheimer's Research in Lexington

• June 13, 2007: Chandler Introduces Bill to Improve Aviation Safety

• June 8, 2007: Chandler Votes for Historic Increases in Funding for Veterans

• May 30, 2007: Chandler Announces New VA Clinic Coming to Berea

• May 25, 2007: Chandler Votes to Expand Energy Research

• May 24, 2007: Chandler Increases Funding for Historic Preservation

• May 15, 2007: Chandler Votes to Restore Critical Funding for Local Law Enforcement

• May 7, 2007: Chandler Announces Winners of 2007 Congressional Art Competition

• May 1, 2007: Chandler makes presentation at West Jessamine High School

• May 1, 2007: Chandler makes presentation at Scott County High School

• May 1, 2007: Chandler makes presentation at Lexington Catholic High School

• May 1, 2007: Chandler makes presentation at Franklin County High School

• April 25, 2007: Chandler to Announce Winners of Art Competition

• March 23, 2007: House Passes U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act

• March 22, 2007: Chandler Sponsors Bill to Protect Kentucky Farms and Rural Landscape

• March 5, 2007: Chandler Urges Colleagues to Oppose Sale of National Forests

• February 15, 2007: Chandler Statement on Iraq War Resolution

• February 7, 2007: Chandler Co-Chairs New Anti-Terrorism Caucus

• February 7, 2007: Chandler Supports Bill to Help Clean Up Meth Labs

• February 1, 2007: House Increases Law Enforcement Funding

• February 1, 2007: House Increases Pell Grants Funding

• January 24, 2007: Chandler Announces Seat on Science and Technology Committee

• January 23, 2007: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Lancaster Elementary School

• January 20, 2007: Congressman Chandler Launches New Website

• January 12, 2007: Chandler Chosen for Democratic Whip Team

• December 19, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Irvine Health and Rehabilitation Center

• December 13, 2006: Chandler Lands Seat on Coveted Appropriations Committee

• November 16, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School

• September 11, 2006: Chandler Announces Recipient of Congressional Award

• September 6, 2006: Chandler Honors Victims of Comair Flight 5191 with House Resolution

• August 2, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Anderson County Senior Citizens Center

• August 1, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Versailles Montessori

• August 1, 2006: Congressman Chandler to Address Lincoln County Rotary

• August 1, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Scott County Senior Citizens Center

• July 31, 2006: Chandler to Visit Clark County

• July 27, 2006: Congressman Chandler to Take Boat Tour of Herrington Lake

• July 26, 2006: Chandler to Announce $38,000 for Powell County Senior Citizens Center

• July 19, 2006: Chandler Statement on the President's Veto of Stem Cell Research

• July 12, 2006: Chandler and Democratic Members of Congress to Visit Louisville

• July 6, 2006: Chandler Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition

• June 15, 2006: Chandler Sponsors Bill to Aid College Students

• May 24, 2006: Congressman Chandler Calls on House to Pass Mine Safety Legislation

• May 10, 2006: Congressman Chandler to Visit Clark County

• May 10, 2006: Turkish Ambassadors to Visit Lexington

• May 3, 2006: Chandler Votes Against Sham Lobbying Bill

• April 19, 2006: Chandler to Present Purple Heart to PVT First Class Elwood L. Byrd

• April 19, 2006: Chandler to Visit Boyle County Library

• April 19, 2006: Chandler to Address Kentucky Association for Economic Development

• April 19, 2006: Chandler to Attend Powell Co. Veterans Park Groundbreaking

• April 19, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Stamping Ground Elementary School

• April 18, 2006: Chandler to Announce $38,000 for Anderson Senior Citizens Center

• April 12, 2006: Chandler to Attend 25th Annual YMCA Black Achievers Awards Banquet

• April 12, 2006: Chandler to Announce $38,000 for Clark County Generations Center

• April 11, 2006: Chandler to make Academy Presentation at Danville High School

• April 11, 2006: Chandler to Announce $38,000 for Woodford Senior Citizens Center

• April 10, 2006: Congressman Chandler to Visit Lincoln County

• April 10, 2006: Chandler to Visit Estill County

• April 7, 2006: Congressman Chandler to Visit EKU

• March 20, 2006: Chandler to make Academy Presentation at Tates Creek High School

• March 16, 2006: Chandler Delivers Strong Testimony on Mine Safety

• March 16, 2006: Chandler Challenges Governor to Keep Newtown Pike Promise

• March 15, 2006: Chandler Meets with Bourbon County Resident Working in Brussels

• March 10, 2006: Chandler to Visit Blue Grass Army Depot

• March 10, 2006: Chandler to make Academy Presentation at Sayre School

• March 9, 2006: Chandler to make Academy Presentation at Trinity Christian Academy

• March 8, 2006: Chandler to make Academy Presentations at Woodford County High School

• March 8, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to King Middle School

• March 7, 2006: Chandler Urges Colleagues to Oppose Sell of our National Forests

• March 6, 2006: Chandler Fights to Preserve Land Protection Program

• March 3, 2006: Chandler to make presentation at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

• March 3, 2006: Chandler to make presentation at Lexington Catholic High School

• February 8, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Central Elementary in Winchester

• February 6, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Estill County High School

• February 1, 2006: Chandler Decries Hypocrisy of Republican Leadership

• January 23, 2006: Chandler to Deliver American Flag to Camargo Elementary School

• December 7, 2005: Chandler Secures $150,000 for Powell County

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