Rep. Dan Burton

Republican  •  5th District, Indiana  •  15th Term  •  Sworn In 1983
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06/01/12
Medical Device Tax Repeal Moves Forward

“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.

Source: Inside Indiana Business
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06/01/12
Indiana lawmakers' pensions still beat those found in the private sector

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 ...

Source: Indianapolis Star
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06/01/12
Despite changes, Indiana lawmakers' pensions still beat those found in the private sector

$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 $ ...

Source: Indianapolis Star
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05/31/12
Anti-incumbent fever loses prevalence

...— 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

Source: Deseret News
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05/30/12
Anti-incumbent fever scarcely in evidence

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 ...

Source: AP
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05/29/12
Anti-incumbent fever scarcely in evidence in congressional campaigns

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 ...

Source: Republic
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05/29/12
In Defense of ‘Outside Groups’

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 ...

Source: Reason.com
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05/29/12
There most certainly is a war against women

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 ...

Source: Staten Island Advance
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05/27/12
Parties’ reaction to running mates stark

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 ...

Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
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05/25/12
Congressmen Baca, Burton, Ross, and Runyan Respond to USPSTF Recommendation

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 ..

Source: PolitickerNJ.com
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05/25/12
In the News - Lee calls for greater attention to N. Korea's human rights record

...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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05/22/12
Political Notebook - The blog

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 ...

Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
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05/22/12
The talk of Washington

...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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05/21/12
Speaker Is in No Danger

“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 .

Source: Roll Call Online
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05/21/12
Speaker Is in No Danger

“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 .

Source: Roll Call Online
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05/21/12
Shop Talk: Another Underdog for Gidley

...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

Source: Roll Call
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05/20/12
Christie Endorsement Helped Push Former U.S. Attorney Over the Top in GOP Primary

“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

Source: Main Justice
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05/18/12
Quayle: ‘Too Little, Too Late’ from GOP Leaders on ‘Fast and Furious’

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

Source: Roll Call Online
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05/17/12
Quayle: ‘Too Little, Too Late’ From GOP Leaders on ‘Fast and Furious’

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

Source: Roll Call Online
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05/17/12
Why are members eager to exit Congress?

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

Source: Politico.com
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05/16/12
GOP freshmen spent millions on mailings

Larry Bucshon, R-Newburgh: $139,622 (61st most in House) Rep. Dan Burton, R-Indianapolis: $103,696 (105th most in House) Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indianapolis: $87,263 (138th most in House) WASHINGTON — Republican freshmen who came to Congress ...

Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier
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05/15/12
Codels to Asia, anyone?

...with the lunatic North Koreans . Others tentatively going include GOP Reps. Thaddeus McCotter (Mich.), Jean Schmidt (Ohio), Dan Burton (Ind.), Jim Gerlach (Pa.) and Brad Miller (D-N.C.). This is not a particularly Loop-recommended trip. Ros-Lethinen run

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05/14/12
Darrell Issa Keeps Pursuing Contempt

I don’t think they’re opposed to going ahead with the contempt citation; it’s just that if we can get the Justice Department to move without having to move it, they would probably prefer that,” said Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), who forged a reputation

Source: Roll Call Online
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05/14/12
Issa Still Wants Contempt Citation for Holder

“With the other issues, the economy and everything else, I think they would like to focus on that,” Republican Rep. Dan Burton, a former chairman of the committee, told Roll Call. “I don’t think they’re opposed to going ahead with the ...

Source: NewsMax.com
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05/14/12
Retired 9/11 Firefighter Writes to President Obama About Urgency of Autism

...of disabled people. Throw down this gauntlet for all of us. See safeminds.org and if you get a chance talk to Rep. Dan Burton he is our only voice in congress. If you would like to meet to discuss, Thank you, Timothy P. Dwyer Tim Dwyer was a 20 year vet

Source: Age of Autism
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05/13/12
With four female candidates, Indiana delegation could see gender shakeup

Joe Donnelly, who is running for Senate, and Brooks hopes to win the 5th District seat held by retiring Republican Rep. Dan Burton. The candidates say they’ve gotten mixed messages about their efforts to represent the state in Washington. Yoder said she

Source: Chicago Sun-Times
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05/12/12
Indiana could see gender shake-up in D.C.

...former U.S. Attorney Susan Brooks are running for open seats. Walorskis 2nd District is being vacated by Democratic Rep. Joe Donnelly, who is running for Senate, and Brooks hopes to win the 5th District seat held by retiring Republican Rep. Dan Burton..

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05/11/12
IG offices thrive despite lack of permanent leadership

"I don't understand why at this point we still have these people who are in acting positions after 3-1/2 years," said Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.). "The administration is committed to strong Inspectors General, and we are working diligently to identify highly

Source: FederalNewsRadio.com
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05/11/12
Russ Pulliam: Conservative moments

Jackie Walorski, as Donnelly squares off for the Senate with Mourdock. Former U.S. Attorney Susan Brooks won the Republican primary to succeed Rep. Dan Burton, with much of the debate about claims over who would be the most effective conservative.

Source: Indianapolis Star
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05/11/12
Obama administration criticized for inspector-general vacancies

Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), criticized the Obama on the vacancies, saying, "You can excuse him for six months, you can excuse him for a year -- or even maybe 18 months -- but three and a half years ... is just too long." Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH ...

Source: Examiner
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