Dan Coats Republican- Indiana 

Recap 

- One April 1st Dan Coats announced that he will not be returning to the senate. According to Daily Kos Elections Eric Holcomb is running for Coats' senate seat. This site also mentions how "Holcomb has close ties to influential state Republicans, including former Gov. Mitch Daniels, and he should be able to easily raise the money he'll need to win here." At this time the democrats have no official candidate.

DW-Nominate Score

 Conservative or Liberal?

- Receive a 0 you are a moderate

- Receive a -1 you are liberal

-Receive a 1 you are a conservative 

These DW-Nominate Scores were recorded from the 113th Congress. Senate_113 Ranking Order
Coats DW-Nominate Score: 0.370 (same score he received while serving in the 104th Congress:1995-1997)
Donnelly's  DW-Nominate Score: -0.125 
      - Joe Donnelly is the democratic senator from Indiana 

ADA- Americans For Democratic Action

- Coast ADA is a 10% 

Party Voting

Dan Coats is a loyal republican polling at a 93% party voting record, one of the highest in the party behind those such as Thune and Paul. Out of the 86 bills Coats has cosponsored, in 2013, only 24% of the bills were introduced by a member not of the republican party.GovTrack.us The Washington Post has a chart displaying some key issues that Coats has voted against his party for. Such votes include a Farm Bill and a Gun Privacy Bill, both issues that if passed would be favorable to his constituency.

Dan Coats' Interests

Dan Coats received a 100% rating from Campaign For Working Families. Coats constantly speak out on how he has and still hopes to make jobs within his states. This is a major issue that Coats has put on his main agenda since reentering the senate in 2010. Coats also received a rating of 86% from Financing and Banking. This ranking comes as no surprise as Bank of American was on of Coats' biggest contributors to his campaign in 2010 and is still a major interest group for the senator. Vote Smart

Coats vs. Obama

Coats and Obama have a very love hate relationship, if you take out the love part. Coats is constantly speaking out against actions Obama has done, will be doing, or is working on. Coats, supported by senator Rubio, challenged Obama and his power to ‘unilaterally’ lift Cuba sanction.The Washington Times Coats Facebook page is also littered with articles of how he does not support the president and how basically any other actions than that of which the president is taking would be better. 

Coats Committees Assignments 

On Coats' senate page there a statement pointing out why Coats decided to return to the senate. Meet Dan stated that "Dan Coats returned to the U.S. Senate in January 2011 to focus on cutting wasteful spending, reducing the national debt and promoting a pro-growth economic policy to put Hoosiers and Americans back to work. Dan has proved that he plans to tackle these issues with the committees he's found himself on. As of the start of the 114th congress Coats sits on the Finance, Select Intelligence, and Joint Economic Committee.

 

Joint Economic Committee

- Coats is the Chairman of this bicameral committee. 

- The Joint Economic Committee consists of ten members from both chambers. 

- According to the committees' website it was established by the the Employment Act of 1946 to deal with issues that relate to the United States economy. Joint Economic Committee

- Recently Coats, acting as the chairman, released the annual Joint Economic Report. During his report Coats stated that "Despite good intentions. many of the policies that the administration details in the Economic Report of the President would do very little to promote the economic well-being of our economy unless the president words cooperatively with Congress to enact sensible policy changes...... my hope is that we can find ways to jump-start our economy, particularly through tax reform, new trade agreements and increased energy production."

- The Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers must issue an annual Economic Report of the President. The Joint Economic Committee is required by law to response to the report. In the 2015 report the Joint Economic Committee went through and pointed out issues they believed the Council ignored. Dan Coats

- On March 27th Dan Coats voted for a senate resolution that would balance the budget in ten years. This resolution included two amendments introduced by Dan Coats. Coats Supports Senates Budget Resolution

Extra Info on the Committee
Joint Economic response to the Council of Economic Advisers. Dan Coats

Employment act of 1946 Employment Act of 1946

Other Joint Economic Committee Hearings Joint Economic Committee

Select Intelligence Committee 

- Chairman Republic Richard Burr
- Established in 1976 as a committee to 'oversee and make continuing studies of the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government.' The president is required to keep the members 'fully and currently informed.' The fifteen members meet 1-2 times a week.Intelligence Committee
- A list of laws and issues that the committee has dealt with in past years is listed on the committee's webpage. Select Intelligence Committee
- The committee recently published a study of the CIA's Detention and Integration program.
The committee made a number of findings first being that 'The CIA's use of its enhanced interrogation techniques was not an effective means of acquiring intelligence or gaining cooperation from detainees.' Read the rest of the findings on the committees website listed above. 

- In March the committee introduced the Cybersecurity Bill. The bill is intended to 'create additional incentives to increase sharing of cybersecurity threat information while protecting individual privacy and civil liberties interests and offering liability protection to the private sector.'

Fiance Committee 

-Chairman Orrin G. Hatch 

- Established in 1816 during the second session of the 14th congress. 

- The Committee has an upcoming hearing to be held on the 14th of April. Creating a More Efficient and Level Playing Field: Audit and Appeals Issues in Medicare, is the official name of the hearing. The witness list is yet to be released.The United States Senate Committee on Fiance

- Hire more Hero's Act has passed through the House and is now in consideration by the Fiance Committee. The act is a 'bill to amend the Internal Revenue Cold of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." Hire More Hero ACt 

- Coats has buddy up with 26 other senators to try and repeal the Federal Estate Tax, aka the death tax. These senators hope that their bill, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015, will permanently repeal the death tax. 

- In February of this year Coats was successful in getting the NOTICE Act through the Fiance Committee. The NOTICE Act is a bill that requires a timely notice to non-profits that their tax exempt status is being revoked. If the notice is not done in a timely matter the organization is automatically reinstated as a tax exempt organization.Dan Coats

Coats Fiance Subcommittees

-  Taxation and IRS Oversight
- Subcommittee for Heath Care
- Coat is in favor of repealing Obamacare, on March 23rd Coats released this statement about the five-year anniversary of Obamacare. “The effects of Obamacare are clear—costs are rising, choices are reduced and family budgets are strained. On top of the massive load of job-killing regulations Obamacare has imposed on businesses, the president’s signature law has not delivered on its promises. It remains an unpopular, massive intrusion of the federal government into the individual lives of Hoosiers. As the Senate considers a budget plan this week, we have an excellent opportunity to set up a framework to repeal and replace this disastrous law once and for all.” Dan Coats

Dan Coats 2010 Election

Dan Coats Return to the Senate 

Dan Coats returned to the senate in 2010 after he had served in both the house and senate in the 1990's. Coats had retired from politics after his first full term as senator but returned to the senate saying he had some business he'd left unfinished. During his bid for his old seat back The Washington post wrote an article displaying Coats success during the Indiana primary stating that "Former senator Dan Coats triumphed in Indiana's Republican Senate primary..... beating out two candidates who had sought to upend the longtime legislator." Coats defeated Marlin Stutzman and John Hostetter during the primary. Coats lead with 39 percent of the votes with Stutzman claiming 30 percent and Hostetter mustering up 22 percent. The Washington Post With the primary out of the way Coats was to face Brad Ellsworth. Ellsworth had been in the House since 2006. Coats defeated Ellsworth with a victory margin of 58 percent to 39 percent. The New York Times

Whats Ahead for Senator Dan Coats

Coats will be up for reelection in 2016. Though the question if he is going to run is still up for debate, Dan Coats is still regarded as a safe candidate for the 2016 senatorial elections. An Indiana newspaper, the IndyStar, states that though "Coats has not officially announced that he will seek re-election....Sen. Dan Coats seems headed to a free ride to his party's nomination in 2016."IndyStar

If Coats does seek re-election in 2016 he should not have to face Tea Party challengers in 2016 "nor that a Democrat would have good odds at unseating him, even in a presidential election cycle."Smart Politics There are no official reports for who will could be challenging Coats but republicans are keeping their eyes on democrat Evan Bayh. Evan Bayh is a former senator and governor who seems to be getting overly excited about the 2016 senate race. The Courier Press

Even if Bayh runs Coats has an upper hand in the race as Indiana is red state that almost always tends to vote republican. As seen when the state voted for Romney in the 2012 presidential election 270 to Win. 

Campaign Finance Status 

All Data is collected from or prior to 2014. Coats has yet to hold any fundraising events in 2015. All data reported was collected from Open Secrets. 

Cycle Fundraising, 2013- 2014, Campaign 

Raised:	$6,250,908
Spent:	$5,256,381
Cash on Hand:	$937,475
Debts:	$0
Last Report:	Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Cycle Source of Funds, 2013-2014, Campaign Cmte only

	Individual Contributions   - Small Individual Contributions  - Large Individual Contributions	$3,717,694 $285,789 (5%) $3,431,904 (55%)	(59%)
	PAC Contributions	$2,048,694	(33%)
	Candidate self-financing	$82,050	(1%)
	Other	$402,470	(6%)

Fundraising Events

Kinloch Golf Outing

Held on June 14th and April 26th of 2013

Located at Kinloch Golf Club

Beneficiaries: COATS PAC

Lunch at Johnny's Half Shell on June 14th and May 24th 2012 

Beneficiaries: COATS PAC

More of Dan Coats fundraising events and the contributions that were made can be found on the Open Secrets website. 

Major Issues Going into the Election of 2016

- Voted for the Keystone Pipeline and voted to override Obama's veto of the bill.

- Dan does not approve of the current Iran deals that the Obama administration has been making, he inquires that there will be 'grave consequences' to these deals.  

- Coats biggest issue with the government is the way we spend money and the increased debt we get ourselves into. Coats new hopes is to speak weekly on programs/ activities that are wasteful and could be cut. Coats is on the Finance Committee in the Senate. 

- On February 25th, 2015 Coats along with other senate supporters re-proposed a bill that rewards anyone for information that leads to the capture or killing of ISIL members that had a part in the death of four Americans. 

- Dan is a main supporter for almost any economic growth projects.

- Indiana is an agricultural state. Most agricultural legislation will most likely have Coats as a supporter.  

Dan Coats legislation, bills, and sponsorship can be found on his United States Senate page. United States Senator

          Into the Pan For Dan

Republican Senator for Indiana, Dan Coats, is up for reelection in 2016. Rumors have be circulating the senator and his intents to run again for the 2017 senatorial seat.  On December 8th, 2012 the Courier and Press released an article stating that Senator Coats "hosted a table of seven key political operatives and funders Sept. 25 at Amalfi Ristorante Italiano in Indianapolis, where he told them that he intends to be on the ballot."  The Courier and Press continued on accounting for Senator Coats fundraiser at the Meridian Hills Country Club, also in Indianapolis. Those present at during the fundraiser were those of the "Coats Club" "who pledged annual contributions to the senator's campaign account."The Courier and Press  With such support and his new opportunity at a getting a seat on the Finance Committee its hard to believe Coats would not run again.  Coats himself stated that "I think I'm in line for chairmanship of the Joint Economic Committee.... There will be some key subcommittees on Appropriations that I'll have the opportunity to be the chairman of." As put on WishTv.com "Coats did make it clear that he had no desire to continue on in the Senate. But the likelihood of Coats campaign in 2016 is definitely greater now than it was before." Coats is a currently a member of the Finance Committee, Joint Economic Committee, and Select Intelligence Committee. Coats was also recently named the Senate Republican Whip Team.

Franking Privileges

During Coats first run for senator his opponent Baron Hill accused Coat "as being the most expensive senator in Indiana history." During this race Dan cost taxpayers $1.8 million for his use of the Franking Privileges. That was back in 1998. The amount is surly to have increased during his last election though the exact amount is uncertain. Chicago Tribune

Dan Coats in Washington

Dan Coats is one who wishes to see America get a grip on its finances as well as create jobs and ensure safe boards. Dan Coats recently released a statement on the presidents veto on the bipartisan bill for the Keystone pipeline. Coats stated that "instead of signing this pro-growth solution into law, resident Obama elected to say no to progress and yes to politics. This is a purely political veto that will further cement frustration with Washington. The president's veto is a missed opportunity for everyone but corporate environmental extremists." Coats viewed this bill as a way to generate thousands of American jobs and inject billions into the economy while keeping gas prices at a more stable price. Coats also bashed the president by posting a link to Fed Hiatt's page, A Credibility Gap, where Hiatt doubts the presidents ability to handle ISIS and the threat they pose to Americans.

In October of 2014 Coats proposed the Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act. This Act would address how to strengthen boarder security along with reevaluating some issues with the Visa Waiver Program. 

Coats has also put forth an Amendment for a Balanced Budget 

He has also publicly announced his support for the bipartisanship for the Keystone Pipe Line. 

Dan Coats and Marco Rubio have teamed up to challenge President Obama's ability to lift the Cuban sanctions.

Other bills Dan has sponsored/cosponsored available at www.coats.senator.gov/issues/legislation/

Senator Coats Here and There

Recently Posted on Dan Coat page was this above picture of him meeting with the members of the Indiana American Legion. This meeting took place in the senator's DC office. Within the same day that Dan Coats met with the Indiana American Legion he also met with the member of the Indiana State Medical Association. Dan Coats was also recently photographed with a group of Moorseville teenagers who were participating in Junior State of America on February 12th. The next day, February 13th, Coats tweeted pictures of him and others at the NASS Conference in DC.

Republican Hoosier From Indiana: Dan Coats :) 

Know Your Representative: http://www.coats.senate.gov/meet-dan/

Residence: Dan was born in Jackson Michigan but took up residents in Indian due to schooling, he now lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Born: Dan Coats was born on May 16th, 1943 

Education: Coats attended Jackson High School in 1961 and went on to graduate from Wheaton College in Wheaton Illinois with his Bachelors degree. Coats finished his schooling, after serving in the military, at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Political Party: Republican 

Career: Dan served a brief time in the United States military before returning to school. During his time at Robert H. McKinney, Dan became editor of the Indian Law Review. Afterwards Dan worked at an insurance company before starting his journey as a politician. After his time at the insurance company Dan became a district representative under, what was the senator, Dan Quayle. Coats was first introduced to Congress as a house member in 1981 and soon moved on take a place in the senate. Coats did not take up reelection for his senate seat in 1999, due to a promise he had made to the Indiana people, but he would soon return. During his absent from the senate Dan worked for a private sector law firm and became the United States ambassador to Federal Republic of Germany. Dan ran for reelection and won his senate seat back in 2011, his term will end in 2017. There are rumors of him running yet again for and rumors saying he retire, again, and remain retired. 

Religion: Presbyterianism 

Family: Marsha Coats (wife) helped her husband establish The Foundation of American Renewal, a nonprofit institution that helps with faith based initiatives. Marsha is 67 years old and has been married to Dan for over 45 years. Marsha and Dan have 3 children, two girls (Lisa and Laura), and a son (Andrew). They also have, as of now, seven grandchildren.

 http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/10/06/is-daniel-r-coats-married/

Electoral Victory and Tenure 

Current Term: 2011-2017 

Before becoming a senator Dan won a seat in the House of  Representatives in 1981 and served in the house until 1989 when he ran, and won, for a senate seat. Dan served as a senator until 1999 when he retired and became the United States ambassador to Germany. When the discussion of who to run for the 2011-2017 senate seat came up for question Dan Coats decided to come out of retire and succeed his successor and run for the senate. Dan Coats currently is seat as an Indiana senator who is questionable on weather he will be running again at the end of the 2017 term. 

http://www.coats.senate.gov/

Top 5 Contributors

1. Barns and Thornburg--> $41,800

2. Elliot Management--> $40,832

3. Blue Cross/ Blue Shield--> $25,549

4. Krieg Devault--> $22,300

5. McAndrews and Forbes--> $21,875

Barns and Thornburg and Krieg Devault are lobbing firms other three contributors hire lobbyists.

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Dan Coats as a Senator

Dan returned to the senate in hopes of tackling issues such as wasteful spending and the national debt. He wants to establish a pro-growth economic economy policy to create jobs for Americans. As senator Coats has voted on reducing spending and on cutting taxes as well as voting to reform entitlement programs. Coats also sat on the Armed Service Committee and Select Committee of Intelligence to try and figure our ways to strength American security and defense.  

http://www.coats.senate.gov/meet-dan/

Press Releases 

Spending: http://www.coats.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/coats-finance-republicans-call-out-wasteful-spending-at-irs https://www.facebook.com/indgop/posts/10152533203926875

Security/Defense:http://www.coats.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/coats-russian-aggression-in-ukraine-must-be-addressed

Taxes:http://www.coats.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/_-coats-supports-internet-tax-freedom-forever-act

Contact Your Senator Mr. Dan Coats

https://www.facebook.com/senatordancoats

https://twitter.com/dancoats

http://www.coats.senate.gov/contact/

The Hoosier State of Indiana 

Indiana's Politicians 

Senators: Dan Coats and Joe Dannelly

House of Representatives: 9 members including 

Governor: Mike Pence 

L.T. Governor: Sue Ellspermann 

General Knowledge of  Indiana 

 Admission: December 11th, 1816, became 19th state

Nickname: The Hoosier state; Hoosier referring to the people of Indiana 

Capital: Indianapolis

State population: 6.571

Motto: The Crossroads of America  

State symbols: Cardinal, Tulip Tree, Peony Flower 

Major Cities: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend are the 4 largest cities.

Major Industries:http://www.netstate.com/economy/in_economy.htm

 Agriculture: corn, hogs, soybeans, dairy products. etc.

 Manufacturing: cotton clothing, transport materials (such as car and airplane parts), steel

Mining: coal productions, limestone, crushed stone

http://www.coats.senate.gov/indiana/

Get to know Indiana

Indiana was once know for its Indian uprisings until the battles of Fallen Timbers in 1794 and Tippecanoe in 1811.

In 2010 it was ranked as the 30th fastest growing state. 

One of the worlds great industrial centers, thanks to its 41 mile stretch on Lake Michigan, for oil, steel, and iron. Indiana is also a big agricultural state. The limestone that is used throughout the United States is most likely traced by to Indiana.

Wyandotte Cave is located in Southern Indiana and one of the largest caves in America. 

Attractions included but certainly are not limited to: Indiana Dunes National Lake-shore, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. 

Indiana is not always in such favorable times in 2005 a tornado hit Evansville killed 22 and injuring over 200 then in 2012 the town of Marysville was destroyed, 13 people were killed. 

Elvis last concert was at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, 1977. 

90% of the world's popcorn is grown Indiana, try watching Breaking Away or a League of Their Own (both filmed in Indiana) without that popcorn. 

Michael Jackson got his started out in Gray, Indiana.... Indiana says you are welcome 

Indiana's Racial Composition in the 2013 Census Bureau for the United States

White: 86.3%

African Americans: 9.5%

American Indian/Alaska Native: .4%

Asian American: 1.9%

Pacific Islander: .1%

Multiracial: 1.8%

Hispanic/ Latino: 6.4%

Indiana's Religious Beliefs: http://www.bestplaces.net/religion/state/indiana

Catholic: 11.89%
Baptist: 8.88%
Episcopalian: .23%
Lutheran: 2.61%
Methodist: 6.07%
Presbyterian: 1.77%
Jewish: .19%