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Indiana’s Office of Energy Development (OED) opens second round of applications for Hoosier Homegrown Fuels Blender Pump Program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED)  and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) today announced that publicly-accessible fuel retail stations in Indiana can begin applying for a share of $1,338,400 through the Hoosier Homegrown Fuels (HHF) Blender Pump Program.  The first round had three grantees receive $268,000. …

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Coats Statement on Death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: “The death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is a great loss for our nation. Justice Scalia possessed a brilliant legal mind and loyally served our country throughout …

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Coats Receives “True Blue” Award for Pro-Life Record

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) recently received the “True Blue” award from the Family Research Council (FRC). “Throughout my career, I have been a firm supporter of life,” said Coats. “As a father and grandfather, I know life is a precious gift that must be protected from the …

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Donnelly on Veterans Choice Program: What our Veterans Are Going Through to Access Benefits is ‘Completely Unacceptable’

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly recently spoke on the floor of the Senate about the Veterans Choice Program, and the challenges Hoosier veterans are experiencing with its implementation. Donnelly shared the stories of a few Hoosier veterans who have had issues with the Veterans Choice Program, including veterans in …

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Donnelly: Senate One Step Closer to Addressing Heroin and Opioid Epidemic

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. CARA is bipartisan legislation that would provide states and local communities with tools to prevent and treat drug addiction and support individuals in recovery. Donnelly said, …

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