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| Term Start | Term End | Role | State | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2012 | Senator | IN | Republican |
| See All 6 Terms | ||||
Committee Membership
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Sponsored Bill Statistics
Recent Voting History
| Bill | Voted |
|---|---|
| On the Concurrent Resolution (H. Con. Res. 398 ) |
Aye July 31, 2008 |
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S.3001 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 3001 ) |
Nay July 31, 2008 |
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H.R.4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 On the Conference Report (H.R. 4137 Conference Report ) |
Aye July 31, 2008 |
Voting Trends Analysis
- Most often votes with: Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R, AK]
- Least often votes with: Sen. Claire McCaskill [D, MO]
- Democrat most often votes with: Sen. Ben Nelson [D, NE]
- Republican least often votes with: Sen. Jim DeMint [R, SC]
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Richard Lugar in the News
September 05, 2008 Fact Check: Palin’s Dishonest Speech
The AP took a closer look at some of the claims in Sarah Palin’s speech Wednesday and found that the VP nominee, like some of her allies, is simply full of it on a number of points. PALIN: “I have protected the taxpayers by vetoing wasteful spending ..
September 04, 2008 Attacks, praise stretch truth at GOP convention
PALIN: "I have protected the taxpayers by vetoing wasteful spending ... and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress. I told the Congress 'thanks but no thanks' for that Bridge to Nowhere." THE FACTS: As mayor of Wasilla,
Source: The Washington Post
September 04, 2008 Democrats Rebuke Lieberman for Obama Comments
"Senator Reid was very disappointed in Senator Lieberman's speech, especially when he appeared to go out of his way to distort Senator Obama's record of bipartisan achievements in the Senate," said Reid's spokesman, Jim Manley. "The Democratic caucus
Source: The Washington Post
Richard Lugar in the Blogs
September 04, 2008 Podcasting Liberally returns
Goldy and panel ponder the important questions of our time: Was the Sarah Palin choice crazy or simply reckless? (And should the words “Palin” and “choice” ever appear together in the same sentence?) Will the Republicans get any real mileage out of
Source: HorsesAss.Org
September 04, 2008 Further Fact Checking On the Republican Convention
âI think that would be useful,â said Richard Lugar, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, when asked on ABCâs âThis Weekâ about having direct talks. âThe Iranians are a part of the energy picture,â saidLugar
Source: Liberal Values
September 04, 2008 Lieberman and Thompson make misleading claims about Obama on Day ...
Tom Coburn and Richard Lugar to pass laws enhancing government transparency and curtailing the proliferation of nuclear and conventional weapons Thompson repeated misleading claims about Obama's tax program, saying it would bring "one ...
Source: Beth's Blog
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Featured Members of Congress
On December 12, 2007 Richard Lugar was featured on the homepage of OpenCongress:
Richard Lugar's crop commodity reform bill, the FRESH Act, which is cosponsored by Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), was rejected on Wednesday as an amendment to the Farm Bill. The bill would reduce subsidies to the meat and cheese industries (among others) and funnel more to small growers of vegetables and fruits. It also seeks to provide schools with more fresh produce, leading to healthier lunches for children.
Campaign Contributions
Top Contributor: Barnes & Thornburg ($48,650)
| Industry | Donation | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance/Insur/RealEst | $550,473 | 16.5 % |
| Other | $530,455 | 15.9 % |
| Lawyers & Lobbyists | $471,590 | 14.2 % |
| Agribusiness | $353,859 | 10.6 % |
| Misc Business | $350,827 | 10.5 % |
| Health | $219,550 | 6.6 % |
| Ideology/Single-Issue | $182,482 | 5.5 % |
| Energy/Nat Resource | $176,256 | 5.3 % |
| Construction | $168,900 | 5.1 % |
| Communic/Electronics | $133,120 | 4.0 % |
| Transportation | $118,884 | 3.6 % |
| Defense | $52,250 | 1.6 % |
| Labor | $18,500 | 0.6 % |
| Total: | $3,327,146 |
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It's too bad that Indiana's elected officials don't answer letters that are written to them. I guess once they hit the beltway, they don't care any more.
Wouldn't you think that Barack could get back to work in the Senate and do SOMETHING concrete for this country?????
He's being paid for this job and doing nothing.
Why can't he pass Kennedy's bill 2544 (which he cosponsored)?
If he can't get things done in the Senate, don't EVEN make promises for when it's too late!!!!!!!!!!!
Give up a photo op, Barack, and get some work done in the Senate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been out of work since November 2007. My unemployment benefits have run out. My money has run out. I unable to obtain employment and need more time to continue my search for employment. I am at risk of losing my car. Gas prices continue to rise daily. I am highly skilled in my field. My State Rhode Island is one of the hardest hit with unemployment. I am 53 old and have worked hard all my life. I've paid taxes all my life, and this is how my country is treating me. Unbelievable. The Senate, House and President continue to play games as peoples life's are put in jeopardy. Totally disgusting. So all the extra time that I am not spending on looking for employment, I will dedicate to making sure any politician that votes nay on not extending unemployment insurance will be out of a job their next term by informing the public of their decision in every forum available. I will encourage others to do so as well. It is time in this country for the people to take control of their government again and take it out of the hands of the uninformed, out of touch, uncompassionate, ignorant, greedy, self absorbed fools that are the true terrorists ruining this country. Pass a fxxkxxg bill extending unemployment benefits or you will be out of a fxxkxxg job!!!!!!!!!
Stop stalling on HR5749 and pass that bill this week! Indiana needs it after the floods. We can't wait anymore for this emergency legislation both houses have argued about since January! Put politics aside and pass the bill this week.
Indiana is hurting after the floods. Pass HR5749 we need some relief quickly.
Senator Lugar, This is a request asking you to please push this War Funding Supplement, New GI Bill, Disaster Relief Funds ans Unemployment Extensions through the Senate. We all know you have strong Leadership in the Senate and with your great influence allot of people's lives will be in much better shape. We the People are asking to have the Senate pass this Legislation exactly the way Congress and the White House drafted the Bill. Please do not put any more additions to it. Just leave the Language as is and send it through the Senate and on to the President for his signature. Thank You for your time and consideration.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
dantk
Shame, shame, shame! I can't believe you voted against HR6331. Why? HR6331 bill contents is what got me back to walking good with only a cane because I had a granuloma on the spine it had damaged many nerves and muscles. I had continue my therapy through the outpatient pt but they told me that had done all that they could do. I went to a private therapist who put together a awesome program for me. I just not walking but I have coordination, better stability, balance. If I had of stop my therapy eight months ago I would have still needed assistance at home with day to day activies.
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