Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Joe Donnelly [D, IN-2]

Immigrants deserve fairness

2009-01-07T00:00:00Z

OUR OPINION The Nicodemus family's story of making their way home for Christmas ended happily. Staff Sgt. Kenneth Nicodemus, his wife, Myriam Baldizon, and their 6-year-old son were a week late, but they made it to South Bend. U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly,

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Family enjoys holidays at South Bend home, despite immigration setback

2009-01-02T00:00:00Z

...home in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., they checked into a hotel. Back home, a family member reached out to the office of U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, which was in touch with the U.S. consulate in Frankfurt to offer assistance. The Tribune ran a story ab

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Big 3’s future still perilous

2008-12-23T00:00:00Z

...only buys it the time to craft a plan to sustain itself. Congress wants to see the strategy by March 31 of next year. Rep. Joe Donnelly, a Hoosier Democrat and roundtable participant, said lawmakers will want to see a long-term plan for viability, accou

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Factory cities meet to explore auto options

2008-12-23T00:00:00Z

...Friday by President George W. Bush. "We either get (the plan) right now, or there is no next time," said U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, whose district includes Kokomo, where more autoworkers are employed as a proportion of the work force than in any

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Mayors watching auto industry

2008-12-23T00:00:00Z

...is a recession. It could well reach into Depression-era conditions if there is an auto industry shutdown," he said. U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, an Indiana Democrat whose district encompasses both Marion and Kokomo, said he and other supporters of the automo

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Indiana mayors hope fed loans preserve auto makers

2008-12-23T00:00:00Z

...is a recession. It could well reach into depression era conditions if there is an auto industry shutdown," he said. U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, an Indiana Democrat whose district encompasses both Marion and Kokomo, said supporters of the automotive industry

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Job search seminar offers help for those looking for work

2008-12-22T00:00:00Z

On Monday, Congressman Joe Donnelly (D-South Bend) sent a letter to President-Elect Barack Obama asking for federal economic stimulus money to help Elkhart ...

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Marion, Kokomo mayors in auto industry round table

2008-12-22T00:00:00Z

...think is a recession. It could well reach into depression era conditions if there is an auto industry shutdown, he said. U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, an Indiana Democrat whose district encompasses both Marion and Kokomo, said supporters of the automotive ind

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Four of 11 Hoosiers in Congress will reject their automatic pay raise

2008-12-22T00:00:00Z

...Pence and Reps. Steve Buyer, R-Monticello, and Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, voted to prevent a debate. Reps. Ellsworth, Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, and Baron Hill, D-Seymour, voted for the debate. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indianapolis, was not in Congress.

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He knows if you've been naughty or nice

2008-12-21T00:00:00Z

Congressman Joe Donnelly. A GPS navigational system so he can stay in the middle of the road. Congressman Fred Upton. A General Motors car with 50 miles to ...

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Donnelly's air miles help soldiers

2008-12-20T00:00:00Z

...the Midwest, but he also saved a lot of money. Nihart's air fare was taken care of by a program called Hero Miles. U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, annually donates his frequent flier miles to the charity. "I really believe these donations represent

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Pence among four Hoosier congressmen who won't take raise

2008-12-20T00:00:00Z

...any of at least three bills, including one introduced by Burton, to block next year's automatic pay raises. Ellsworth, Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, and Rep. Baron Hill, D-Seymour, were among co-sponsors of one of the bills. Since Congress passed a law

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7 other Hoosiers in Congress haven't committed

2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

Ellsworth, Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, and Rep. Baron Hill, D-Seymour, were among co-sponsors of one of the bills. Since Congress passed a law in 1989 ...

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A few Congressmen forgoing pay raise

2008-12-19T00:00:00Z

...take up any of at least three bills, including one introduced by Burton, to block next years automatic pay raise. Ellsworth, Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, and Rep. Baron Hill, D-Seymour, were among co-sponsors of one of the bills. Since Congress passed

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Precision Parts will seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy

2008-12-18T00:00:00Z

Rep. Joe Donnelly in an effort to find a solution for the plant, which employs 323. Plant workers were told of the bankruptcy filing Friday. ...

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MPI files bankruptcy, buyer being sought

2008-12-16T00:00:00Z

Joe Donnelly has also said he will help in whatever way possible," Weaver said. PPI filed Chapter 11 papers, which will allow it to wind-down operations, ...

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Roundtable to Discuss Effect of Big 3 on Indiana

2008-12-16T00:00:00Z

... suppliers and vendors to follow suit. He says Congressman Joe Donnelly and Senator Evan Bayh's Chief of Staff are expected to attend the roundtable.

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Schools chief defends gargantuan transition team

2008-12-14T00:00:00Z

Steve Buyer, R-4th, Dan Burton, R-6th, and Joe Donnelly, D-2nd. Rep. Mark Souder, R-3rd, who never raises more than he needs for an election, has $32000 to ...

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Area lawmakers look to White House :Donnelly, Upton, Lugar want help for auto industry.

2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

...swift action is necessary so the companies can hold on until the next Congress convenes Jan. 6. South of the state line, U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, said he was "frustrated" the deal stalled in the Senate. About 15,000 people in Donnelly's distri

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US Rep. Joe Donnellyâ€™s aide Hodge Patel talks with the Leadership ...

2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

By Carol Anders Staff Writer By Carol Anders Staff Writer PLYMOUTH â€” The final meeting of a committee of administrators, parents, teachers and other ...

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