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Joe Donnelly

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Joe Donnelly is a Democratic politician from Indiana, born on September 29, 1955. He served as a U.S. Senator from Indiana from 2013 to 2019, after previously representing Indiana's 2nd congressional district in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013. During his time in the Senate, Donnelly focused on issues such as job creation, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often emphasizing bipartisanship and collaboration across party lines. He was known for his moderate stance and willingness to work with both Democrats and Republicans on various legislative initiatives.

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Jul 25, 2017

A steely eyed missile commander in Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen and Bob Casey, and everybody is all in to make sure that is protected.

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Jul 25, 2017

I have a motion to commit at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to Commit With Instructions The Senator from Indiana [Mr. Donnelly] moves to…

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Jul 24, 2017

crop insurance is a critical backstop for family farms, and we will continue to fight to make sure that is included in any farm bill, moving forward.

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Jul 12, 2017

So, please, keep them in mind about how we make sure that their chances for success are ahead and that we have trade laws that stand up for all our workers.

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Jul 12, 2017

I think the debt already has an impact on future generations as the cost of borrowing is increasing.

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Jun 28, 2017

for all of the discussion about delays, politics, the process, vote counts, budget scores and analysis, it is critical we remember that this healthcare debate is first and foremost about people, our friends and neighbors, and their…

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Jun 19, 2017

over the last several months, there has been an important debate about healthcare--a debate between those who believe we can strengthen the American healthcare system by improving the Affordable Care Act and those who believe the law must…

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Jun 7, 2017

last summer Senator Ben Sasse and I wrote a letter to CFPB Director Cordray, garnered roughly 70 signatures from our colleagues urging the CFPB to utilize their Dodd-Frank authority to more carefully tailor financial rules to match the…

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Jun 5, 2017

How can we help cities like Gary combat housing blight if the CDBG Program is eliminated?

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Jun 5, 2017

How do you plan to utilize HUD's resources to help house our homeless veterans?

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Jun 5, 2017

How can we help end veteran homelessness when we are cutting the very programs intended to help them?

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Jun 5, 2017

Can I have your commitment that, if confirmed, you will advocate for HUD to dedicate the resources needed...

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Jun 5, 2017

the elimination of CDBG makes this much, much more difficult, makes it much, much more challenging.

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Jun 5, 2017

the concern, the thought, the heartbreak of one veteran who does not have a place to go home to...

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May 24, 2017

We need to have a strong crop insurance sector in the farm bill.

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May 22, 2017

The way you learn is by trying and by doing.

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May 22, 2017

everyone back home in Indiana is very, very proud of you, and we feel more safe in our country having you in that position.

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May 22, 2017

They are learning all the time and it is becoming of increasing concern.

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May 17, 2017

We have budgets that dramatically increase spending in areas and tax reform that has huge cuts. And I think all you are doing is just adding to the deficit.

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May 17, 2017

What is actually happening is the appearance that we will be making those working-class families, the ones who are struggling the most are going to be the ones whose funds go away from to help the richest among us.

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May 17, 2017

I rise today to honor our law enforcement officers during National Police Week and to talk about the importance of supporting law enforcement, including their mental health. During National Police Week, we recognize and remember the…

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May 16, 2017

With so many important modernization activities underway, it's essential these operations move forward with minimal disruption.

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May 16, 2017

Ms. Cange, how does EM plan to handle the remaining waste drums not yet disposed of at WIPP that share contents similar to the one that caused the contamination at WIPP?

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