Donnelly Writes Wyden: Looking Forward to Working on Medical Device Tax Repeal
This morning, Senator Joe Donnelly sent a letter to the new Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), outlining his support for repeal of the medical device tax and noting that he looks forward to working with Chairman Wyden and their colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address this issue. Read More
Donnelly Calls on Air Force to Continue Air Combat Mission in Fort Wayne
This morning, Senator Joe Donnelly sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force responding to a preview on Monday of the Department of Defense FY 2015 budget. In the budget preview, it was announced that the Air Force intends to divest the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The 122nd Fighter Wing (FW) in Fort Wayne, Indiana currently flies A-10 fighter jets. Read More
Hoosier Views from the Senate: Joe Donnelly
Indiana's U.S. senators, Democrat Joe Donnelly and Republican Dan Coats sat down with The Tribune's Editorial Board during last month's congressional recess to talk about their respective legislative agendas. Read More
Donnelly Statement on Bipartisan Funding Bill
Senator Donnelly released a statement on the Senate consideration of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014, H.R. 3547. Read More
2013 sees new leadership for Indiana
Following in his predecessor's highly praised footsteps, Donnelly staked out a position as one of the few moderates willing to work across party lines in the sharply divided chamber. Read More
Donnelly Statement on Bipartisan Budget Proposal
Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement today in advance of a procedural vote to move forward with consideration of the bipartisan budget agreement. Read More
Donnelly, Kirk: Provide Tax Certainty for Continued Manufacturing Growth
Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) sent a letter to leaders of the Senate Finance Committee asking them to consider keeping in place expiring tax provisions that are important to the continued growth of the American manufacturing industry. Read More
ICYMI: Politico: Most Wall Street economists still rate government dysfunction as the leading risk factor for recovering economy
In case you missed it, Politico reported today that though our economy is recovering, government dysfunction could continue to threaten economic growth. According to Politico, Wall Street economists stil Read More
Collins, Donnelly, Murkowski, Manchin: 40 Hours is Full Time
Senators Collins, Donnelly, Murkowski, and Manchin sent a letter to the Budget Committee leadership asking them to address their legislation, the Forty Hours is Full Time Act, in their budget conference. Read More
Donnelly Prioritizes Economic Competitiveness and Deficit Reduction in Tax Reform Letter
Today, Senator Joe Donnelly submitted a letter to the Senate Committee on Finance outlining his focus on economic competitiveness and deficit reduction in any bipartisan tax reform effort. Read More