| Full Name: | Richard 'Dick' G. Lugar |
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| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Charlene Smeltzer; 4 Children: David, John, Mark, Robert |
| Birth Date: | 04/04/1932 |
| Birth Place: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Home City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Religion: | Methodist |
Summary
Richard 'Dick' G. Lugar
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
S Amdt 3058 - Expands TRICARE Coverage of Autism
Amendment (Yea)
Nov. 29, 2012 - Expands the TRICARE program coverage to include coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Appropriates an additional $45 million to the Defense Health Program ...
S Amdt 2107 - Authorizes Import of FDA-Approved Drugs from Canada
Amendment (Nay)
May 24, 2012 - Authorizes individuals to import prescription drugs into the United States from approved Canadian pharmacies if the pharmacies comply with the following regulations: The ...
S Amdt 2111 - Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Delaying the Release of Generic Drugs
More Key Votes
Amendment (Nay)
May 24, 2012 - Authorizes a first applicant to file a patent for a generic drug immediately if the applicant signs an agreement with the manufacturer of a ...
Recent Public Statements
Letter to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts, McCaskill Keeps up Fight to Expand Missouri Energy Production
Dec. 21, 2012 - Senator joins bipartisan effort to ensure energy programs are included in any final version of Farm Bill U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is leading a bipartisan ...
Letter to The Honorable Harry Reid and The Honorable Mitch McConnell - Six Months After the Senate Passed a Bipartisan Jobs Bill, The House Has Failed to Act
Dec. 13, 2012 - U.S. Senator Tim Johnson today voiced his support for including the farm bill in any end-of-the year legislation. In a letter to Senate leadership, Johnson ...
Lugar's Extended Remarks for the Symposium on Cooperative Threat Reduction: Partnering for a More Secure World
More Public Statements
Dec. 3, 2012 - U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar and former Sen. Sam Nunn were honored on today with the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service for their ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Association of University Centers on Disabilities Positions | 0% |
| 2011 | AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Advocacy Association Positions | 33% |
| 2011 | American Nurses Association Positions | 0% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $6,315,591.00 |
| Total Spent | $8,409,442.00 |
| Cash On Hand | $16,625.00 |
| Debt | $0.00 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 12/31/2012 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Dick Lugar refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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