Executive Action on Guns Draws Divided Reaction

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

Indiana’s elected representatives in Congress are reacting to action taken by President Barack Obama on the subject on guns.

Following statements made this week from the executive branch, Republican Senator Dan Coats said the President is trying to “sidestep Congress” to legislate. Coats went as far as to say that the changes proposed through executive action are unconstitutional.

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Sen. Donnelly Highlights Federal Progress with Pain Prescription Abuse

Joe Donnelly
Senator Joe Donnelly

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is touting efforts designed to curb prescription opioid abuse and drug addiction.

The Senator has been working for the past two years to find solutions: not only to Indiana’s addiction problems, but drug problems across the nation. Appearing via conference call with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Donnelly says training medical doctors with better prescribing practices could go a long way.
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Sen. Donnelly Care Package Looks to Increase Mental Health Services

Joe Donnelly
Senator Joe Donnelly

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is looking to provide additional mental healthcare to members of the armed services.

During a conference call with reporters Wednesday afternoon, Donnelly said the “Care Package” legislation – which is part of the broader National Defense Authorization Act – aims to increase access to healthcare services provided through the Department of Defense and community healthcare providers.
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Sen. Donnelly Believes Ample Time Exists For Hoosier Line Fix

Joe Donnelly
Senator Joe Donnelly

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is continuing comments on the operation of the Hoosier State Line.

The four-day per week train between Indianapolis and Chicago was initially anticipated to cease service on April 1st of this year. That announcement came after a Federal Railroad Administration decision that would require Indiana to serve as a railroad carrier.
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Donnelly Votes In Favor of Keystone XL, Supports Iran Sanctions

Joe Donnelly
Senator Joe Donnelly

Indiana State Senator Joe Donnelly has voted to approve legislation that authorizes the Keystone XL Pipeline.

In a 62-36 vote, Donnelly says he’s pleased with the result. The move brings the legislation one step closer to the White House. The Senate bill will either need to be approved by the House of Representatives, or merged with a similar bill previously voted on.
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Senator Participates in Talks To Combat Middle East Threats

Joe Donnelly
Senator Joe Donnelly

Indiana U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says he wants to make sure all of the country’s foreign partners are standing together.

Senator Donnelly sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee that was part of a bi-partisan Senate delegation to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel. The trip was described as important due to ongoing instability in the Middle East.
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Congressman Donnelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting Via Phone

Joe Donnelly
Congressman Joe Donnelly
Congressman Joe Donnelly will be holding a town hall meeting by phone on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. ET.

If you would like to discuss issues with Congressman Donnelly, go online to donnelly.house.gov and sign up. Constituents who live within the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana will be able to sign in for the town hall meeting.

On the evening of December 6th, you will receive a call with a recorded message from Congressman Donnelly, and then you will be added to the telephone town hall. You’ll be able to listen to Donnelly give an update on what he’s working on in Congress, and then he’ll take questions from you.

The town hall meeting is expected to last one hour.