Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Dan Burton [R, IN-5]

Medical Device Tax Repeal Moves Forward

2012-06-01T14:18:53Z

“We want to thank Rep. Larry Bucshon (IN-8); Rep. Dan Burton (IN-5); Rep. Joe Donnelly (IN-2); Rep. Mike Pence (IN-6); Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-4); Rep. Marlin Stutzman (IN-3); and Rep. Todd Young (IN-9) for being co-sponsors of this important legislation.

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Indiana lawmakers' pensions still beat those found in the private sector

2012-06-01T06:33:35Z

Rep. Dan Burton will get at least $117,000 a year, a watchdog group estimates. After serving 36 years, Sen. Richard Lugar is in line for $125,000 a year. Rep. Mike Pence would qualify for about $32,000 a year after he turns 62. If he loses his ...

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Despite changes, Indiana lawmakers' pensions still beat those found in the private sector

2012-06-01T05:00:32Z

$125,000$32,000 $16,000$117,000Rep. Dan Burton will get at least $117,000 a year, a watchdog group estimates.Seniority pays After serving 36 years, Sen. Richard Lugar is in line for $125,000 a year. Rep. Mike Pence would qualify for about $ ...

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Anti-incumbent fever loses prevalence

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...— even though he gained nearly 60 percent of the vote in a multi-candidate race — and cited the decision of longtime Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., to retire as evidence of their impact. "Congress has a disapproval rating of close to 90 percent in poll af

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Anti-incumbent fever scarcely in evidence

2012-05-30T21:59:23Z

Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., to a narrow win — even though he gained nearly 60 percent of the vote in a multi-candidate race — and cited the decision of longtime Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., to retire as evidence of their impact. "Congress has a disapproval ...

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Anti-incumbent fever scarcely in evidence in congressional campaigns

2012-05-29T19:58:52Z

In Defense of ‘Outside Groups’

2012-05-29T19:23:05Z

So far this super PAC, whose main backers are three rich guys, has taken credit for the retirement of Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) and the defeat of Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio). The New York Times reports that the group is making politicians ...

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There most certainly is a war against women

2012-05-29T15:55:30Z

It is a safe haven for women who have no one else to turn to. How about Rep. Dan Burton, who has proposed cutting birth control for women but has also proposed a bill that would provide contraception for wild horses? This is true. I won’t even ...

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Parties’ reaction to running mates stark

2012-05-27T02:57:37Z

Joe Donnelly, D-2nd; Republican Sen. Dan Coats; Rep. Mike Pence, R-6th; and Rep. Andre Carson, D-7th. Rep. Dan Burton, R-5th, is at 11.29, followed by Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, 11.18; Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-8th, 11.05; Rep. Todd Rokita ...

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Congressmen Baca, Burton, Ross, and Runyan Respond to USPSTF Recommendation

2012-05-25T09:40:51Z

Congressmen Joe Baca (D-CA) and Jon Runyan (R-NJ), Co-Chairs of the Prostate Cancer Task Force, along with Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) and Dennis Ross (R-FL), believe the PSA test, credited with saving thousands of men’s lives, should remain a vital ..

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In the News - Lee calls for greater attention to N. Korea's human rights record

2012-05-25T01:00:00Z

...nation. She has chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee since last year. The other lawmakers traveling with her are Reps. Dan Burton (R-Ind), Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI), Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Brad Miller (D-NC) and Jean Schmidt (R-OH). Their trip came a

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Political Notebook - The blog

2012-05-22T12:50:31Z

The talk of Washington

2012-05-22T01:00:00Z

...ascending order, Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-2nd; Republican Sen. Dan Coats; Rep. Mike Pence, R-6th; and Rep. Andre Carson, D-7th. Rep. Dan Burton, R-5th, is at 11.29, followed by Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, 11.18; Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-8th, 11.05; Rep. Todd

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Speaker Is in No Danger

2012-05-21T12:51:42Z

“In a month, it’s shirts versus skins, man,” one lawmaker who has been critical of Boehner quipped. Nevertheless, retiring Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) acknowledged that anytime a Speaker oversees a losing year, there might be pressure to step aside or .

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Speaker Is in No Danger

2012-05-21T10:07:04Z

Shop Talk: Another Underdog for Gidley

2012-05-21T01:00:00Z

...consultant Rob Aho of BrabenderCox and pollster David Kanevsky of American Viewpoint. The 5th, being vacated by retiring Rep. Dan Burton (R), is a safe Republican district. The Hoosier State could have two Republican women in Congress next year if ex-st

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Christie Endorsement Helped Push Former U.S. Attorney Over the Top in GOP Primary

2012-05-20T15:23:13Z

“I don’t know you could make that case, but it might have.” Brooks said last summer when she was mulling over the idea of running for retiring Rep. Dan Burton’s seat, she contacted a few old friends from her federal prosecutor day

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Quayle: ‘Too Little, Too Late’ from GOP Leaders on ‘Fast and Furious’

2012-05-18T16:22:51Z

In addition to the letter, Boehner also raised the issue briefly at a meeting with President Barack Obama on Wednesday. Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), a former chairman of the Oversight panel, said that indicated that the matter was on the Speaker’s “front

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Quayle: ‘Too Little, Too Late’ From GOP Leaders on ‘Fast and Furious’

2012-05-17T19:58:47Z

Why are members eager to exit Congress?

2012-05-17T15:41:05Z

Rep. Dan Burton Congressman (R-Ind.) : Congress is a very difficult place to get things accomplished; it’s much more difficult than you think it will be when you first get elected. When you first get elected, you anticipate coming into Congress and being

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