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.