{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"MI\" and year = 2014 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398120", "Forbes: Huizenga's Subcommittee Appointment Shows Hope For Fed Reform", "2014-12-26", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Earlier this week, Forbes published a piece detailing why it is important for the Federal Reserve to adopt a rule to determine how it will make decisions regarding monetary policy.\u00a0 Congressman Huizenga has been an advocate for the Federal Reserve to adopt\u00a0such a rule and\u00a0has introduced legislation to increase transparency and accountability\u00a0at \"The Fed.\"\u00a0In January, Congressman Huizenga will chair the subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade that has direct jurisdiction over how the Federal Reserve operates and conducts business. Below are highlights from the Forbes piece - the full piece if available by clicking on the link below.A Case For A Monetary RuleThe Federal Reserve has long been the world\u2019s most powerful central bank and has become even more so since the 2008 financial crisis. The Fed chairman not only has wide discretion over the course of monetary policy but also over financial regulation. ... In an uncertain world, rules are necessary to limit power and bring about order. The institutional and property rights structure comprise the rules of the game. To be effective, rules must be enforced and widely accepted. This is as true for rules of the road and sports as it is for monetary rules. ...The Fed has a dual mandate to promote price stability and full employment, but there is no monetary rule. Monetary policy depends on forecasting the real economy\u2014and the Fed\u2019s forecasting record is dismal. Not one of the Fed\u2019s large staff of top university PhD economists forecast the Great Recession. The Fed chairman did not predict the subprime crisis or the Great Recession, and the Fed\u2019s army of sophisticated models didn\u2019t predict it either.\nActual data is always backward looking, no one knows the future. Yet, Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen and her Federal Open Market Committee base their decisions about the course of monetary policy\u2014that is, their stance on the benchmark federal funds rate\u2014on guesses about the path of the economy. ...\n\u00a0\nGiven the Fed\u2019s poor history, now is the appropriate time to have a national debate on the issue of rules versus discretion in the conduct of monetary policy, to consider the limits of monetary policy, and to explore alternatives to the current regime. That is why it is essential to reintroduce the \u201cFederal Reserve Accountability and Transparency Act\u201d (H.R. 5018) in the new Congress and for Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, to continue his \u201cFederal Reserve Centennial Oversight Project.\u201d\u00a0\nWith Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) heading the Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade in January, there is an opportunity to have a meaningful discussion on the role of the Fed, its powers as delegated by Congress, and the case for a rules-based approach to monetary policy.Read the full article from Forbes.com HERE", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-suspension-amir-hekmati-s-hunger-strike-iran", "Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Suspension of Amir Hekmatis Hunger Strike in Iran", "2014-12-23", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Dan Kildee", "K000380", "dankildee.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after Amir Hekmati, his constituent who continues to be imprisoned in Iran on false charges, suspended his hunger strike:\nThe report that Iranian prison officials have agreed to further review Amir Hekmati's case and that he will suspend his hunger strike is a positive development. Many of Amir's Marine brethren, however, will continue the strike in an act of solidarity and support so that Amir does not have to. Amir has languished in Iran's Evin prison for over 1,000 days and it is time for him to be reunited with his family in Michigan. If Iran is serious about rejoining the global community, it can help create the trust necessary by releasing Amir. The American people, the service member and veterans' communities, and Congress are all watching Amir's case closely and looking forward to the day that Iran matches its words with action and returns Amir to his family.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1560", "Senator Stabenow Nominates 52 Michigan Students to Military Academies", "2014-12-22", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senator Stabenow Nominates 52 Michigan Students to Military Academies \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, December 22, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated 52 Michigan students for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.\n\"I'm proud to see so many exceptional students from Michigan want to serve our country through military service,\" said Senator Stabenow. \"Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, I know that they will represent Michigan and our country well.\"\nStudents seeking appointment to a service academy must first obtain the nomination of their U.S. Senator, their U.S. Representative, or the Vice President. Students nominated by Senator Stabenow's office went through a competitive application process that included interviews by community leaders. Now that the students have been nominated, they must await acceptance for admission by the academy to which they have applied.\nThe following students have been nominated by Senator Stabenow to a service academy (by region):\nWest Michigan:\nKaylie Butt - Portage, Naval Academy  Daniel Christensen - Augusta, Air Force Academy   Blake Driscol - Grand Rapids, Naval Academy  Zachary Hoiles - Grand Rapids, West Point  Samantha Price - Marshall, Air Force Academy  Jeremy Schwartz - Grand Rapids, Air Force Academy  Peter Sinkovitz - Richland, Naval Academy  Zachary Winzer - North Muskegon, Merchant Marine Academy  Peter Woudenberg - Holland, West Point\nSoutheast Michigan:\nKyle Abraham - Northville, Air Force Academy  Spencer Barlow - Troy, Air Force Academy  Andrew Belanger - South Lyon, West Point  Ryan Brand - Novi, Air Force Academy  Alexandra Davis - Canton, West Point  Joseph Dowler - Beverly Hills, Naval Academy  Benjamin Finnegan - South Lyon, Naval Academy   Jacob Franchak - White Lake, Air Force Academy  Benjamin George - Wixom, Naval Academy  Andrew Greidanus - Franklin, West Point  Lauren Hudak -Bloomfield Hills, West Point  Sean Kirchner - Newport, West Point  Sean Krasovic - Rochester Hills, Air Force Academy  Michael Landuyt - Grosse Pointe Park, Naval Academy  Andrew Lang - Livonia, Merchant Marine Academy  Daniel Lindauer - Chelsea, Naval Academy  Sean McCullough - Northville, Naval Academy  Joel Moriarty - Canton, Air Force Academy  Robert Niehof - West Bloomfield, West Point  Christopher Nodland - Bloomfield Hills, Air Force Academy  Casey O'Brien - Troy, Naval Academy  Dominic Perrin - South Lyon, Naval Academy  Conor Ryan - Redford, Naval Academy  Madeline Reynolds - Clarkston, Naval Academy  Carlie Sleeman - Pinckney, West Point  John Solimanto - Redford , Air Force Academy  Benjamin Stanz - Canton, Air Force Academy  Kohsuke Tashiro - Bloomfield Hills, Naval Academy  Nicholas Tottis - West Bloomfield, Naval Academy  Colin Zavislak - Royal Oak, Air Force Academy\nUpper Peninsula:\nAdam Loman - Ishpeming, Air Force Academy  Justin Waligora - Gladstone, Air Force Academy\nNorthern Michigan:\nErik Anton - Suttons Bay, Naval Academy  Jared Byers - Petoskey, Naval Academy  Paige Cooley - Traverse City, Air Force Academy  Jeffrey Linenger - Suttons Bay, Naval Academy   Erin McDonnell - Traverse City, Naval Academy\nMid-Michigan:\nSeth Killian - Jackson, Air Force Academy  Matthew Stamler - Jackson, Naval Academy Flint/Saginaw/Bay Area:\nRyan Comrie - Owosso, Air Force Academy  Kyle Daley - Owosso, Air Force Academy  Ravdeep Dhingra - Midland, West Point  Trace Sheerin - Goodrich, Air Force Academy", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-nominates-52-michigan-students-to-military-academies", "Senator Stabenow Nominates 52 Michigan Students to Military Academies", "2014-12-22", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senator Stabenow Nominates 52 Michigan Students to Military Academies \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, December 22, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated 52 Michigan students for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.\n\"I'm proud to see so many exceptional students from Michigan want to serve our country through military service,\" said Senator Stabenow. \"Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, I know that they will represent Michigan and our country well.\"\nStudents seeking appointment to a service academy must first obtain the nomination of their U.S. Senator, their U.S. Representative, or the Vice President. Students nominated by Senator Stabenow's office went through a competitive application process that included interviews by community leaders. Now that the students have been nominated, they must await acceptance for admission by the academy to which they have applied.\nThe following students have been nominated by Senator Stabenow to a service academy (by region):\nWest Michigan:\nKaylie Butt - Portage, Naval Academy  Daniel Christensen - Augusta, Air Force Academy   Blake Driscol - Grand Rapids, Naval Academy  Zachary Hoiles - Grand Rapids, West Point  Samantha Price - Marshall, Air Force Academy  Jeremy Schwartz - Grand Rapids, Air Force Academy  Peter Sinkovitz - Richland, Naval Academy  Zachary Winzer - North Muskegon, Merchant Marine Academy  Peter Woudenberg - Holland, West Point\nSoutheast Michigan:\nKyle Abraham - Northville, Air Force Academy  Spencer Barlow - Troy, Air Force Academy  Andrew Belanger - South Lyon, West Point  Ryan Brand - Novi, Air Force Academy  Alexandra Davis - Canton, West Point  Joseph Dowler - Beverly Hills, Naval Academy  Benjamin Finnegan - South Lyon, Naval Academy   Jacob Franchak - White Lake, Air Force Academy  Benjamin George - Wixom, Naval Academy  Andrew Greidanus - Franklin, West Point  Lauren Hudak -Bloomfield Hills, West Point  Sean Kirchner - Newport, West Point  Sean Krasovic - Rochester Hills, Air Force Academy  Michael Landuyt - Grosse Pointe Park, Naval Academy  Andrew Lang - Livonia, Merchant Marine Academy  Daniel Lindauer - Chelsea, Naval Academy  Sean McCullough - Northville, Naval Academy  Joel Moriarty - Canton, Air Force Academy  Robert Niehof - West Bloomfield, West Point  Christopher Nodland - Bloomfield Hills, Air Force Academy  Casey O'Brien - Troy, Naval Academy  Dominic Perrin - South Lyon, Naval Academy  Conor Ryan - Redford, Naval Academy  Madeline Reynolds - Clarkston, Naval Academy  Carlie Sleeman - Pinckney, West Point  John Solimanto - Redford , Air Force Academy  Benjamin Stanz - Canton, Air Force Academy  Kohsuke Tashiro - Bloomfield Hills, Naval Academy  Nicholas Tottis - West Bloomfield, Naval Academy  Colin Zavislak - Royal Oak, Air Force Academy\nUpper Peninsula:\nAdam Loman - Ishpeming, Air Force Academy  Justin Waligora - Gladstone, Air Force Academy\nNorthern Michigan:\nErik Anton - Suttons Bay, Naval Academy  Jared Byers - Petoskey, Naval Academy  Paige Cooley - Traverse City, Air Force Academy  Jeffrey Linenger - Suttons Bay, Naval Academy   Erin McDonnell - Traverse City, Naval Academy\nMid-Michigan:\nSeth Killian - Jackson, Air Force Academy  Matthew Stamler - Jackson, Naval Academy Flint/Saginaw/Bay Area:\nRyan Comrie - Owosso, Air Force Academy  Kyle Daley - Owosso, Air Force Academy  Ravdeep Dhingra - Midland, West Point  Trace Sheerin - Goodrich, Air Force Academy", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1559", "Senator Stabenow Receives National Association of Community Health Centers Award", "2014-12-19", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senator Stabenow Receives National Association of Community Health Centers Award \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFriday, December 19, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was presented today with the National Association of Community Health Centers' \"Distinguished Community Health Champion Award\" for her commitment to community health centers, which offer critical health services to families who would otherwise go without care. Sen. Stabenow received the award from the Michigan Primary Care Association during a tour of Jackson's Center for Family Health.\n\"Many Michigan families rely on community health centers to receive basic medical services, and thanks to the great work these groups do, more patients are getting the critical health care they need,\" said Stabenow.\nSen. Stabenow has led the effort to open and fund community health centers across Michigan and announced in September more than $8 million for 36 community health centers in the state, including Jackson's Center for Family Health. During the same month, she sent a letter to Sens. Reid and McConnell encouraging them to continue support for community health centers, which are facing funding reductions in the coming years.\nBoth the National Association of Community Health Centers and the Michigan Primary Care Association work to help make sure families in underserved communities have access to health care. Across the country, Community Health Centers serve more than 22 million people at more than 9,000 sites, including 240 sites in Michigan.\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senator-stabenow-receives-national-association-of-community-health-centers-award", "Senator Stabenow Receives National Association of Community Health Centers Award", "2014-12-19", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senator Stabenow Receives National Association of Community Health Centers Award \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFriday, December 19, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was presented today with the National Association of Community Health Centers' \"Distinguished Community Health Champion Award\" for her commitment to community health centers, which offer critical health services to families who would otherwise go without care. Sen. Stabenow received the award from the Michigan Primary Care Association during a tour of Jackson's Center for Family Health.\n\"Many Michigan families rely on community health centers to receive basic medical services, and thanks to the great work these groups do, more patients are getting the critical health care they need,\" said Stabenow.\nSen. Stabenow has led the effort to open and fund community health centers across Michigan and announced in September more than $8 million for 36 community health centers in the state, including Jackson's Center for Family Health. During the same month, she sent a letter to Sens. Reid and McConnell encouraging them to continue support for community health centers, which are facing funding reductions in the coming years.\nBoth the National Association of Community Health Centers and the Michigan Primary Care Association work to help make sure families in underserved communities have access to health care. Across the country, Community Health Centers serve more than 22 million people at more than 9,000 sites, including 240 sites in Michigan.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/jackson-post-office-honor-fallen-police-officer-james-bonneau", "Jackson Post Office to Honor Fallen Police Officer James Bonneau", "2014-12-18", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. President Obama signed into law a bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in downtown Jackson as the \"Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office.\" Officer James Bonneau was killed in 2010 while on duty as he and a fellow public safety officer followed up on a domestic disturbance complaint. The legislation introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg, H.R. 3534, passed the House on July 14, 2014 and received final Congressional approval in the Senate on December 8.\n\"Over four years have passed since Officer Bonneau gave his life in service to the Jackson community. With the naming of the Jackson Post Office, we erect a permanent memorial and establish a tangible reminder of his heroic actions and all of those who put their lives on the line to protect the public. Officer Bonneau was described by those closest to him as loyal, genuine, and good-hearted. The naming of the Officer Bonneau Memorial Post Office is a small step to remember his ultimate sacrifice and to affirm that we will never forget what he lived for - duty over self,\"said Rep. Walberg.\n\"Our family would like to thank Representative Tim Walberg for his hard work and the dedicatedspirit he has shown us and the City of Jackson throughout the introduction and passage of this bill. We are so grateful that Jim's sacrifice will continue to be remembered by the citizens of Jackson in the years ahead. As great an honor as this is, our wish is that the eventleading up to this could be altered,\"added Amy and Marc Bonneau, the parents of James Bonneau.\nBackground:\nOfficer Bonneau graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He graduated from Lansing Community College's Mid-Michigan Police Academy at the top of his class academically before joining the Jackson Police Department. In 2011, Rep. Walberg and Senator Debbie Stabenow posthumously awarded Officer Bonneau the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery. Officer Bonneau's parents, Amy and Marc, accepted the award on behalf of their son.\nThe legislation will rename the United States Postal Facility located at 113 West Michigan Ave. in Jackson, Michigan.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1557", "Stabenow Statement on Arrest of Owners, Employees Involved with Distributing Tainted Steroids", "2014-12-17", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Arrest of Owners, Employees Involved with Distributing Tainted Steroids \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, December 17, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement on the arrest of two co-founders and 12 former employees of the New England Compounding Center (NECC) in Framingham, Massachusetts. In 2012, NECC was responsible for distributing contaminated steroids that resulted in more Michigan deaths than any other state.\n\"Hundreds of people in Michigan got sick and 19 people tragically died because of the negligence of this company.  It is critical that bad actors are held accountable so families can continue to trust that when they get treated for an injury or illness, they will be safe.\"\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1558", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Improve U.S.-Cuba Relations", "2014-12-17", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Improve U.S.-Cuba Relations \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, December 17, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, who participated in a February 2013, Congressional Delegation to Cuba, today issued the following statement on the Obama Administration announcement regarding the restoration of economic and diplomatic ties with Cuba following the release of American Alan Gross and others, including dozens of political prisoners.\n\"As Chairwoman of the Agriculture Committee, I traveled to Cuba with a bipartisan group of Senators. I told President Castro that building a new economic and political relationship would only be possible if he released Alan Gross and other political prisoners.  President Castro got the message, and I am thrilled that Alan Gross has been reunited with his family. Alan is a real fighter and I can't thank him enough for his service to our country.\n\"I support the policy changes President Obama announced today because they will boost agriculture, encourage manufacturing, and create jobs in America by increasing our country's ability to export goods and products, including many made or grown right here in Michigan. I also believe that these actions will serve as the basis for lasting and meaningful political reforms in Cuba that will finally bring freedom to the Cuban people.\"\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/agriculture-chairwoman-stabenow-statement-on-announcement-to-improve-us-cuba-relations", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Improve U.S.-Cuba Relations", "2014-12-17", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Improve U.S.-Cuba Relations \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, December 17, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, who participated in a February 2013, Congressional Delegation to Cuba, today issued the following statement on the Obama Administration announcement regarding the restoration of economic and diplomatic ties with Cuba following the release of American Alan Gross and others, including dozens of political prisoners.\n\"As Chairwoman of the Agriculture Committee, I traveled to Cuba with a bipartisan group of Senators. I told President Castro that building a new economic and political relationship would only be possible if he released Alan Gross and other political prisoners.  President Castro got the message, and I am thrilled that Alan Gross has been reunited with his family. Alan is a real fighter and I can't thank him enough for his service to our country.\n\"I support the policy changes President Obama announced today because they will boost agriculture, encourage manufacturing, and create jobs in America by increasing our country's ability to export goods and products, including many made or grown right here in Michigan. I also believe that these actions will serve as the basis for lasting and meaningful political reforms in Cuba that will finally bring freedom to the Cuban people.\"\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-statement-on-arrest-of-owners-employees-involved-with-distributing-tainted-steroids", "Stabenow Statement on Arrest of Owners, Employees Involved with Distributing Tainted Steroids", "2014-12-17", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Arrest of Owners, Employees Involved with Distributing Tainted Steroids \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, December 17, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement on the arrest of two co-founders and 12 former employees of the New England Compounding Center (NECC) in Framingham, Massachusetts. In 2012, NECC was responsible for distributing contaminated steroids that resulted in more Michigan deaths than any other state.\n\"Hundreds of people in Michigan got sick and 19 people tragically died because of the negligence of this company.  It is critical that bad actors are held accountable so families can continue to trust that when they get treated for an injury or illness, they will be safe.\"\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398118", "WZZM: Huizenga talks cutting IRS Budget, Immigration at West Coast Chamber", "2014-12-16", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Following the \"Breakfast with Bill\" Legislative Update to the West Coast Chamber, Congressman Huizenga spoke to WZZM about the latest bipartisan agreement, cutting the IRS budget and\u00a0President Obama's executive overreach.\u00a0 Watch WZZM's coverage of the event and interview with Congressman Huizenga by \nclicking on the picture below\n.\nRep. Huizenga talks budget deal, issues\n\n    \n        \n            \n        \n    \nHOLLAND, Mich. (WZZM) - U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga (R) had a full plate of issues to address in Holland this morning, including the recently passed budget.\nIt was part of a \"Breakfast with Bill\" event, sponsored by the West Coast Chamber of Commerce.\nHuizenga says both Democrats and Republicans wanted to avoid another government shut down. He voted in favor of the $1.1 trillion spending package, but says there's still more that needs to be done.\u00a0Those issues include the Keystone Pipeline and President Obama's executive order on immigration reform.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398117", "Op-ed: Why I Voted To Prevent A Government Shutdown", "2014-12-15", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Why I Voted To Prevent A Government Shutdown\r\nBy Rep. Bill Huizenga  \r\n\u00a0  \r\nThere has been a lot of misinformation being spread about the latest bipartisan government funding bill that passed the House on Thursday night, and I wanted to take a few minutes to explain why I ultimately supported the bill.\r\nThe funding bill known officially as, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2015, passed the House of Representatives 219-206. This bill fully funds the federal government, except the Department of Homeland Security, through the end of September.\u00a0 The Department of Homeland Security is funded until the end of February.\u00a0\u00a0\r\nThe reason there are two different timetables for funding the federal government is we know the Senate, as it currently stands, will not consider holding the President accountable for his announced executive actions.\u00a0 This bill keeps the government running while setting up a direct challenge to President Obama\u2019s executive actions on immigration, after Republicans take control of the Senate and expand our majority in the House.\r\nSome opponents of the bill claim that it funds the President's proposed unconstitutional executive actions; however, this bill does not fund illegal activity - it funds the law as written. If the President's executive action is implemented on February 18, 2015, as is currently planned, he will be misusing funds that were intended for a legal purpose.\u00a0 It is also important to note that I supported the Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act. This bill prohibits the President from exempting or deferring from removal individuals who under the immigration laws are not legally present in the United States. This legislation passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 232-191.\u00a0 \r\nThe debate over the President\u2019s executive action is far from over.\u00a0 A Republican-led Congress has a better chance of holding the President accountable for his power grab than the Republican-led House of Representatives acting alone.\r\nIn terms of funding, this bipartisan bill remains consistent with the budget negotiated by Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Patty Murray, spends less than the most conservative budget put forward by Republicans when we regained the House majority in 2011, and returns discretionary spending to levels lower than when President Obama first took office. The drivers of the nation\u2019s spending and debt come from programs that are on \u201cauto pilot,\u201d such as ObamaCare, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and other mandatory spending programs.\u00a0 This bill does not address mandatory spending and is precisely why a serious discussion must be had about reforming our nation\u2019s entitlement programs. \r\nBy passing this bipartisan agreement on Thursday, the House was able to make conservative changes and updates to how, where, and when hard earned taxpayer dollars are spent. This includes provisions like the amendment I offered earlier this year to the Financial Services appropriations bill that slashes the IRS budget by $346 million. We were also able to cut $60 million in funding for the overreaching Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and block regulations that would hurt small businesses and destroy jobs in West Michigan and other communities across the nation.\r\nIn a divided government, compromise is necessary and no side gets everything it wants.\u00a0 Do I want to cut more spending \u2013 definitely!\u00a0 Do I want to see the President held accountable for his continued disregard for our constitution \u2013 absolutely! The reality of the situation is the House by itself cannot govern the country.\u00a0 Americans from across the nation have made their voices heard and elected a Republican-led Senate.\u00a0 Together we can get Washington working for not only West Michigan, but for families across the country. \u00a0This op-ed appeared in the Holland Sentinel", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398396", "Upton announces Vicksburg appointment to U.S. Naval Academy", "2014-12-15", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced today that Gabrielle Perrin, of Vicksburg, Mich., has been accepted to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. Upton recommended Gabrielle for selection to the prestigious service academy last week and has personally congratulated her on the appointment.\u00a0 Gabrielle is a senior at Vicksburg High School and also attends the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center.\u00a0 \u201cIt is my great pleasure to announce Gabrielle\u2019s appointment to the Naval Academy. This is the earliest appointment received by one of our local students in recent memory,\u201d Upton said. \u201cI spoke to Gabrielle last week and she was very excited with the appointment and opportunity to serve her country. It takes years of putting in the hard work to come this far. Gabrielle has excelled in the classroom and on the cross-country course, setting a good example for her peers. I have no doubt that great things are in store for this fine young woman.\u00a0 \u201cI encourage all local students who are interested in military service to contact my office.\u201d\u00a0 Upton nominates students to military service academies from Michigan\u2019s Sixth District who have excelled in school and are interviewed by members of his Academy Advisory Board, which is made up of community leaders. The individual academies make the final decision on military appointments. Upton nominated Gabrielle and 16 other Southwest Michigan students to the United States service academies last week. Students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to contact Upton\u2019s St. Joseph/Benton Harbor District Office for further information at (269) 982-1986.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398395", "Upton nominates local youth to United States service academies", "2014-12-12", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The 17 service academy nominees for the 2015-2016 academic year have excelled academically as well as athletically at their respective schools and have gone through an extensive selection process, according to members of the advisory board for Congress Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, who met with the students. \u201cOne of my greatest pleasures as a Member of Congress is being able to nominate such talented students to our nation\u2019s prestigious military service academies,\u201d said Upton. \u201cThese young men and women follow in the tradition of some of America\u2019s finest leaders and brightest minds. Each member of this group has undergone a rigorous selection process to get to where they are today. They represent the best that Southwest Michigan has to offer. We are so proud of their accomplishments and desire to serve their country.\u201d  The selection process included an interview with Upton\u2019s Academy Advisory Board, which is comprised of local community leaders.\u00a0 Upon approval by the board, the students\u2019 names were given to Upton, who then officially nominated the students to the military academies.\u00a0 The individual academies will make the final decisions on military appointments. All applicants to military academies must be nominated by a Member of Congress, the President, or the Vice President. \u201cI encourage all area students aspiring to follow in the path of these students to contact my constituent service office in St. Joseph/Benton Harbor to learn more about the academies and nomination process,\u201d said Upton. Students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to contact Upton\u2019s St. Joseph/Benton Harbor District Office for further information: (269) 982-1986. They may also learn more about the academies by visiting Upton\u2019s website at /constituentservices/serviceacademynominations.htm.\u00a0 Upton has nominated the following students for the class of 2019: United States Military Academy\nMatthew Robinson, Dorr, Hopkins High School  \nTyler Zortman, Augusta, Sutton Park School United States Naval Academy\nZoe Vlachos, Kalamazoo, Portage Northern HS/Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center  \nSawyer Hess, Gobles, Otsego High School  \nKaylie Butt, Portage, Portage Northern HS/Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center  \nGabrielle Perrin, Vicksburg, Vicksburg HS/Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center  \nPeter Sinkovitz, Richland, Homeschool  \nNoah Pollack, Kalamazoo, Portage Central High School  \nAaron Sayles, Kalamazoo, Mattawan High School  \nGyumin Lee, Sturgis, Seoul American High School  \nGunner Harrison, Stevensville, Marion Military Institute United States Air Force Academy\nDaniel Christensen, Augusta, Gull Lake High School  \nBenjamin Lenning, Schoolcraft, Schoolcraft HS/Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center  \nHunter Simino, Portage, Portage Central High School  \nNathaniel Wadas, Grand Junction, South Haven High School  \nEllen Miota, Coloma, Grace Christian School United States Merchant Marine Academy\nKelsey Ramirez, Stevensville, Lakeshore High School", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1554", "Stabenow Statement on Pension Proposal Attached to Government Funding Bill", "2014-12-12", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Pension Proposal Attached to Government Funding Bill \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFriday, December 12, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement regarding the pension proposal attached to the government funding bill: \"A pension is a promise -- a promise that must be kept. It is urgent that Congress find a solution to the serious underfunding of Multi employee pension plans, which threaten the financial security of retirees. The longer we wait to solve this problem, the worse it will get. \"However, I have very grave concerns about the proposal that was sent over by the House of Representatives. Instead of attaching this proposal to the Appropriations bill, Congress should work through pension reform in a careful, thoughtful way to build consensus and provide long term protection for the pensions that hardworking Americans have earned over the course of their lives.\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1555", "Stabenow, Camp, Slaughter Introduce Guarding Our Great Lakes Act", "2014-12-12", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow, Camp, Slaughter Introduce Guarding Our Great Lakes Act \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFriday, December 12, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tSenator Debbie Stabenow and Representatives Dave Camp (R-MI) and Louise Slaughter (D-NY) introduced the Guarding Our Great Lakes Act, bipartisan legislation designed to protect the Great Lakes from the threat of invasive Asian carp.  In announcing the legislation, Sen. Stabenow, Rep. Camp, and Rep. Slaughter issued the following statements. \"The Great Lakes are part of our way of life and fuel our economy,\" said Sen. Stabenow. \"We must stop them from being destroyed by Asian carp and other invasive species. This is an emergency, and the time has come for decisive action before it's too late. This bill will call on the Army Corps to begin work on projects that will help prevent the spread of Asian carp and require the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force to move us closer toward a long-term, permanent solution that will keep Asian carp out of our Lakes for good.\"\n\"After years of study, we must begin making tangible progress to safeguard the Great Lakes ecosystem and the $7 billion economy it supports - and that is exactly what this bill would do,\" said Rep. Camp. \"The Guarding Our Great Lakes Act would take the next necessary actions to prevent the spread of Asian carp.  Focusing control efforts at Brandon Road Lock and Dam and beginning to improve the Chicago Area Waterway System are vital steps that need to be taken as we continue working to find a permanent solution.\"\n\"The federal government's response to invasive species over the years has largely been reactive, not proactive, and we have paid a dear price,\" said Rep. Slaughter. \"We have to take this problem head on, which is why I'm proud to introduce with my colleagues the Guarding Our Great Lakes Act - to stop Asian Carp before they destroy the native ecosystems of our beloved Great Lakes. I'm especially proud to introduce this legislation with my friends Congressman Dave Camp of Michigan and Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, who have been true champions on this issue. Congressman Camp, who is retiring at the end of this term, will be sorely missed for his leadership on Great Lakes and other important issues throughout his career, and I thank him for his dedication.\"\nIn 2012, Sen. Stabenow and Rep. Camp secured passage of the Stop Invasive Species Act, to expedite the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) being conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers, which was supposed to formulate a plan to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.  However, when the study was released earlier this year, it was clear that much more work must be done to identify a permanent solution to stop the transfer of aquatic invasive species between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. The Guarding Our Great Lakes Act would take the intermediate steps necessary to safeguard the lakes and work towards a long-term plan through a two-pronged approach.  First, it directs federal invasive species control efforts to the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, IL, south of the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS).  Second, it directs the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, comprised of eleven federal agencies and chaired by the Environmental Protection Agency, to work with state and local agencies to identify and begin work on water quality and flood mitigation projects that will be necessary for any permanent solution. Additional co-sponsors of the bill include Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Carl Levin (D-MI), Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI) and Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI).\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1556", "Senate Passes Stabenow, Udall Measure to Review Health Services for Military Women", "2014-12-12", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senate Passes Stabenow, Udall Measure to Review Health Services for Military Women \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFriday, December 12, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tThe Senate today passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 (NDAA), which includes a provision authored by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Mark Udall that will review whether women in the military have access to quality health services.  The Stabenow-Udall amendment to the NDAA will require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a comprehensive review of both the access to, and quality of women's health services for active servicewomen and other women, including military spouses. The review will include a specific focus on maternity care and quality measure standards. Once the review is completed, Congress will receive recommendations about how to improve health services for military women living in the United States and abroad. \"No one deserves quality care more than our brave men and women in uniform,\" said Stabenow. \"Whether it's preventive care, mental health care, or when a new baby is being welcomed into the family, women must be able to trust that military health services are able to provide for their unique needs. This measure will serve as an important first step toward making sure that the military focuses on issues women face when it comes to finding quality health services.\"  \"The women in our armed forces risk everything to keep our nation safe, and we owe them the highest quality health care our nation can provide,\" Udall said. \"This bipartisan proposal directs the GAO to analyze the health care services available to military women in order to ensure that they are receiving the best possible services and quality control. Our military women and families deserve no less.\" The NDAA now heads to President Obama's desk for his signature.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/senate-passes-stabenow-udall-measure-to-review-health-services-for-military-women", "Senate Passes Stabenow, Udall Measure to Review Health Services for Military Women", "2014-12-12", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Senate Passes Stabenow, Udall Measure to Review Health Services for Military Women \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFriday, December 12, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tThe Senate today passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 (NDAA), which includes a provision authored by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Mark Udall that will review whether women in the military have access to quality health services.  The Stabenow-Udall amendment to the NDAA will require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a comprehensive review of both the access to, and quality of women's health services for active servicewomen and other women, including military spouses. The review will include a specific focus on maternity care and quality measure standards. Once the review is completed, Congress will receive recommendations about how to improve health services for military women living in the United States and abroad. \"No one deserves quality care more than our brave men and women in uniform,\" said Stabenow. \"Whether it's preventive care, mental health care, or when a new baby is being welcomed into the family, women must be able to trust that military health services are able to provide for their unique needs. This measure will serve as an important first step toward making sure that the military focuses on issues women face when it comes to finding quality health services.\"  \"The women in our armed forces risk everything to keep our nation safe, and we owe them the highest quality health care our nation can provide,\" Udall said. \"This bipartisan proposal directs the GAO to analyze the health care services available to military women in order to ensure that they are receiving the best possible services and quality control. Our military women and families deserve no less.\" The NDAA now heads to President Obama's desk for his signature.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-camp-slaughter-introduce-guarding-our-great-lakes-act", "Stabenow, Camp, Slaughter Introduce Guarding Our Great Lakes Act", "2014-12-12", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow, Camp, Slaughter Introduce Guarding Our Great Lakes Act \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFriday, December 12, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tSenator Debbie Stabenow and Representatives Dave Camp (R-MI) and Louise Slaughter (D-NY) introduced the Guarding Our Great Lakes Act, bipartisan legislation designed to protect the Great Lakes from the threat of invasive Asian carp.  In announcing the legislation, Sen. Stabenow, Rep. Camp, and Rep. Slaughter issued the following statements. \"The Great Lakes are part of our way of life and fuel our economy,\" said Sen. Stabenow. \"We must stop them from being destroyed by Asian carp and other invasive species. This is an emergency, and the time has come for decisive action before it's too late. This bill will call on the Army Corps to begin work on projects that will help prevent the spread of Asian carp and require the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force to move us closer toward a long-term, permanent solution that will keep Asian carp out of our Lakes for good.\"\n\"After years of study, we must begin making tangible progress to safeguard the Great Lakes ecosystem and the $7 billion economy it supports - and that is exactly what this bill would do,\" said Rep. Camp. \"The Guarding Our Great Lakes Act would take the next necessary actions to prevent the spread of Asian carp.  Focusing control efforts at Brandon Road Lock and Dam and beginning to improve the Chicago Area Waterway System are vital steps that need to be taken as we continue working to find a permanent solution.\"\n\"The federal government's response to invasive species over the years has largely been reactive, not proactive, and we have paid a dear price,\" said Rep. Slaughter. \"We have to take this problem head on, which is why I'm proud to introduce with my colleagues the Guarding Our Great Lakes Act - to stop Asian Carp before they destroy the native ecosystems of our beloved Great Lakes. I'm especially proud to introduce this legislation with my friends Congressman Dave Camp of Michigan and Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, who have been true champions on this issue. Congressman Camp, who is retiring at the end of this term, will be sorely missed for his leadership on Great Lakes and other important issues throughout his career, and I thank him for his dedication.\"\nIn 2012, Sen. Stabenow and Rep. Camp secured passage of the Stop Invasive Species Act, to expedite the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) being conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers, which was supposed to formulate a plan to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.  However, when the study was released earlier this year, it was clear that much more work must be done to identify a permanent solution to stop the transfer of aquatic invasive species between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. The Guarding Our Great Lakes Act would take the intermediate steps necessary to safeguard the lakes and work towards a long-term plan through a two-pronged approach.  First, it directs federal invasive species control efforts to the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, IL, south of the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS).  Second, it directs the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, comprised of eleven federal agencies and chaired by the Environmental Protection Agency, to work with state and local agencies to identify and begin work on water quality and flood mitigation projects that will be necessary for any permanent solution. Additional co-sponsors of the bill include Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Carl Levin (D-MI), Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI) and Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI).\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-statement-on-pension-proposal-attached-to-government-funding-bill", "Stabenow Statement on Pension Proposal Attached to Government Funding Bill", "2014-12-12", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Pension Proposal Attached to Government Funding Bill \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tFriday, December 12, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement regarding the pension proposal attached to the government funding bill: \"A pension is a promise -- a promise that must be kept. It is urgent that Congress find a solution to the serious underfunding of Multi employee pension plans, which threaten the financial security of retirees. The longer we wait to solve this problem, the worse it will get. \"However, I have very grave concerns about the proposal that was sent over by the House of Representatives. Instead of attaching this proposal to the Appropriations bill, Congress should work through pension reform in a careful, thoughtful way to build consensus and provide long term protection for the pensions that hardworking Americans have earned over the course of their lives.\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398116", "Huizenga Votes To Keep The Government Open, Slash IRS Budget", "2014-12-11", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Huizenga Votes To Keep The Government Open, Slash IRS Budget \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        December 11, 2014\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      Tonight, Congressman Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting to keep the government open, slash the IRS Budget, and enact conservative reforms.\r\n\u201cThis bipartisan agreement remains consistent with the budget negotiated by Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Patty Murray. Additionally, this legislation spends less than the most conservative budget put forward by Republicans when we regained the House majority in 2011.\r\n \u201cI am also pleased to see the House win the debate to hold the IRS accountable for targeting Americans for their political beliefs.  While the IRS Budget reduction is not as much as the $788 million cut I authored and the House adopted during the appropriations process, this $346 million cut sends a message to bureaucrats in Washington that they are on notice.\u201d\r\n  \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141225195137/http://www.stabenow.senate.gov/?p=video&id=1553", "Wishing You and Your Family a Happy Holiday Season", "2014-12-11", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Skip to Content\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tText 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Assistance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCapitol Flags\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrant, Procurement & Funding Assistance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpecial Recognitions\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudent Resource Center\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisiting Washington, D.C.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t    \t\n\t\t\t\t\t    \t\tIssues\n\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey 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\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t Wishing You and Your Family a Happy Holiday Season", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1552", "Stabenow Statement on Michigan State University Decision to Honor George Will at Commencement", "2014-12-10", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Michigan State University Decision to Honor George Will at Commencement \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, December 10, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement in regard to Michigan State University's (MSU) decision to select George Will as one of the University's December 2014 Commencement Speakers and to present him with an honorary doctorate:\n\"As a Michigan State alumna, I am deeply disappointed that George Will is being honored this weekend. His statements on sexual assault are inaccurate, offensive, and don't represent the values of our state or MSU. I urge the University to continue their efforts to combat campus sexual assault, including the recent convening of the University Task Force on Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence.\"\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-statement-on-michigan-state-university-decision-to-honor-george-will-at-commencement", "Stabenow Statement on Michigan State University Decision to Honor George Will at Commencement", "2014-12-10", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Michigan State University Decision to Honor George Will at Commencement \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, December 10, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement in regard to Michigan State University's (MSU) decision to select George Will as one of the University's December 2014 Commencement Speakers and to present him with an honorary doctorate:\n\"As a Michigan State alumna, I am deeply disappointed that George Will is being honored this weekend. His statements on sexual assault are inaccurate, offensive, and don't represent the values of our state or MSU. I urge the University to continue their efforts to combat campus sexual assault, including the recent convening of the University Task Force on Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence.\"\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398392", "Upton supports bipartisan breast cancer education, prevention bill", "2014-12-09", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "While most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years of age or older, approximately 11 percent of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women 45 and younger. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today urging immediate passage of H.R. 5185, legislation to reauthorize the Young Women\u2019s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) of 2009. Introduced by breast cancer survivor Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., and Energy and Commerce Committee member Rep. Renee Ellmers, R-N.C., the bipartisan legislation renews programs related to young women\u2019s breast health and breast cancer, including public education, research activities, and outreach and support for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. \u201cWhile diagnosis and treatment are difficult for women of any age, young survivors often find it even more challenging,\u201d said Upton in his floor remarks. \u201cThe prevention, treatment, and ultimately curing of diseases requires an all-hands-on-deck effort to not only educate, but also innovate on new cures and treatments. Early this year, the Energy and Commerce Committee embarked on the 21st Century Cures initiative with the goal of finding cures and treatments for the thousands without one \u2013 including this terrible disease. Sadly, we have all been touched in some manner by cancer or some other disease \u2013 whether it\u2019s a personal diagnosis or a courageous fight by a loved one. We have been encouraged and humbled by the support we have seen for this initiative, but also understand that there is a great deal of work ahead. We look forward to meeting that challenge and this bill helps us.\u201d H.R. 5185 passed the House by voice vote and now awaits action in the U.S. Senate. This spring, Upton partnered with Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., in launching the bipartisan 21st Century Cures initiative, which seeks to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of treatments and cures for patients facing life-threatening illnesses like breast cancer. Over the past year, Upton and his committee have gathered input from stakeholders \u2013 patients, health professionals, researchers, and manufacturers \u2013 to determine how to best improve the cures process. Upton and DeGette intend to unveil discussion draft legislation in January 2015.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398394", "Upton pays tribute to retiring friend, colleague Rep. John Dingell on House floor", "2014-12-09", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Press Releases \r\n            \r\n            \r\n              \r\n                \r\n                  \r\n                    \r\n                      \r\n                        \r\n\r\n\t\r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n\r\n  \r\n    Upton pays tribute to retiring friend, colleague Rep. John Dingell on House floor\r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        WASHINGTON, DC,\r\n        December 9, 2014 | \r\n      Lynn Turner / Nick Culp\r\n      (269-385-0039 / 202-225-3761) \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n      \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this evening in recognition of his Michigan colleague Rep. John D. Dingell, D-Dearborn, who will be retiring at the close of the 113th Congress after nearly 60 years of congressional service. Dingell, who was first elected in 1955, is the longest-serving member of the House and has the longest uninterrupted congressional tenure in U.S. history. Last year, Upton named the main Energy and Commerce Committee hearing room in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building in honor of Dingell, who served as its chairman from 1981 to 1994 and again from 2007 to 2008.\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1551", "Stabenow Statement on Senate Intelligence Committee Report Detailing the CIAs Use of Torture", "2014-12-09", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Senate Intelligence Committee Report Detailing the CIA\u0092s Use of Torture \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, December 09, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement in response to the release of a Senate Intelligence Committee report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency's illegal use of torture and other extreme interrogation, rendition, and detention practices following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:\n\"The revelations contained in this report are truly horrifying, and I appreciate my colleagues' work to make sure the American people finally know the truth. Torturing people not only violates our laws, it violates our country's most basic values. This dark period in our history and the grave errors in judgment made by key leaders in our government must never be repeated.\"\nClick here to view the full Senate Intelligence Committee Report online.\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/-stabenow-statement-on-senate-intelligence-committee-report-detailing-the-cia-and-146s-use-of-torture", "Stabenow Statement on Senate Intelligence Committee Report Detailing the CIAs Use of Torture", "2014-12-09", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Senate Intelligence Committee Report Detailing the CIAs Use of Torture \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, December 09, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement in response to the release of a Senate Intelligence Committee report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency's illegal use of torture and other extreme interrogation, rendition, and detention practices following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:\n\"The revelations contained in this report are truly horrifying, and I appreciate my colleagues' work to make sure the American people finally know the truth. Torturing people not only violates our laws, it violates our country's most basic values. This dark period in our history and the grave errors in judgment made by key leaders in our government must never be repeated.\"\nClick here to view the full Senate Intelligence Committee Report online.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398498", "Walberg Legislation to Help New Veterans Passes House", "2014-12-04", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Press Releases \nStay up-to-date on Rep. Walberg\u2019s work on behalf of Michigan's 7th District.\n\u00a0\nPress Kit \nMembers of the media can view Rep. Walberg\u2019s biography and download an official picture.\n\u00a0\nTim in the News \nFind the latest articles about Rep. Walberg from local and national papers.\n\u00a0\nOpinion Editorial \nRead the latest opinion editorials authored by Rep. Walberg.\n\u00a0\nLatest Videos \nVideos of Rep. Walberg from the House floor and committees.\n\u00a0\nSocial Media \nFollow Rep. Walberg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more updates.\n\u00a0\ne-Newsletter Archive \nStay up-to-date on Rep. Walberg\u2019s work in D.C. and in Michigan through the e-newsletter.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-legislation-help-new-veterans-passes-house", "Walberg Legislation to Help New Veterans Passes House", "2014-12-04", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act to provide funding, pay, and authorities for the Armed Forces in 2015. The legislation passed on a bipartisan vote of 300-119 and includes a number of important provisions to provide for our nation's defense and military personnel, including language offered by Rep. Walberg and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) to assist new veterans as they transition back into civilian life.\n\"All our brave men and women in uniform deserve a steady job when they leave military service, but unfortunately many young veterans are now returning home only to face a jobless rate considerably higher than the national average. I'm particularly pleased today's legislation included a commonsense proposal championed by Sen. Toomey and me which will increase veterans resources as they transition to civilian life,\" said Rep Walberg after the vote.\nBackground:  \nIn November 2013, Rep. Walberg introduced H.R. 3493, the Servicemembers Transition Improvement Act, which would help facilitate the transition of members of the Armed Forces to civilian life by requiring the Department of Defense to share specified information on separating servicemembers with State veterans agencies in electronic format. H.R. 3493 is a companion bill to legislation introduced by Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and received eleven bipartisan cosponsors.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398387", "Upton grills Takata over defective airbags linked to five deaths, millions of recalls", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today grilled Japanese automotive parts manufacturer Takata Corp. concerning its defective airbags, which have been linked to five deaths and resulted in more than 16 million vehicle recalls worldwide. Testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, Takata was joined by witnesses from Toyota, Honda, BMW, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA). Upton expressed his outrage over the Takata\u2019s inept response and the across-the-board failures of industry and federal regulators to keep American drivers safe. \u201cWhat should I say to the mom in Michigan who asks me if she and her family are safe behind the wheel?\u201d challenged Upton. \u201cFamilies across the country expect the safety devices in their vehicles to work; they expect them to provide lifesaving protection they can count on in the event of an accident. They expect problems from earlier models to be reported and fixed, and they expect to be able to get a defect repaired when they find out about it. But sadly, I can\u2019t give those assurances right now.\u201d Immediately before this morning\u2019s hearing, Reuters reported that in 2003 Takata conducted an investigation into an airbag failure in a BMW vehicle, but \u201cconcluded the problem was an anomaly.\u201d This revelation follows other recent reports that Takata was testing its product for potential defects in 2004 \u2013 more than a year before the company initially claimed it learned of the airbag defects \u2013 reportedly at a Takata laboratory in Armada, Mich., and at a test facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. Upton also called into question the failure of Honda to comply with the Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act, which requires manufacturers to report the information needed to help NHTSA quickly identify vehicle defects and remove those affected vehicles from the road. Upton authored the bipartisan TREAD Act in 2000 after spearheading an extensive investigation into the fatal Ford-Firestone tire malfunctions. On November 24, 2014, Honda announced that it had failed to report over 1,700 incidents since 2003 that were required to be reported under the TREAD Act\u2019s Early Warning Reporting requirements. This spring, Upton\u2019s committee launched an investigation into General Motors\u2019 and NHTSA\u2019s response to consumer complaints related to stalling, airbag non-deployment, and ignition switch problems linked to 31 crashes and 13 deaths, including two teenagers from Upton\u2019s own district. \u201cCars are safer today, but not because a company hires lawyers and consultants to avoid reporting safety incidents,\u201d continued Upton today. \u201cCompanies need to know that there isn't anything safe about shorting safety. We need more automakers to make safety a priority and institute safety incentives. In the case of GM, they acknowledged their safety failure, their CEO volunteered to testify, and they hired a new safety officer to implement company-wide culture changes. I\u2019d like to see that same level of urgency, that same admission of mistakes, and that same commitment to do better today.\u201d Watch Upton\u2019s opening remarks HERE Watch Upton\u2019s questioning with Takata and Honda HERE Learn more about today\u2019s hearing HERE", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398388", "Upton supports creation of tax-free savings accounts for Michiganders with disabilities", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "More than 2 million Michigan adults have some form of a disability and that number is projected to increase by the year 2030, reports the Michigan Department of Community Health. We want to help give those families the opportunity to save for their future and long-term expenses, said U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, a supporter of the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Upton joined his House colleagues this evening in passing bipartisan legislation \u2013 H.R. 647, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 \u2013 to create tax-free savings accounts (ABLE accounts) for individuals with disabilities to cover qualified expenses such as education, housing, and transportation. Upton is a cosponsor of the ABLE Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 404 to 17 and now awaits action in the U.S. Senate. \u201cThe ABLE Act empowers millions of Americans with disabilities, enabling them to save for their own future needs without jeopardizing the benefits and services they vitally depend upon,\u201d said Upton. \u201cThrough access to tax-free savings accounts, we can help our most vulnerable maintain their health, independence, and quality of life.\u201d The creation of tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities has been a top priority for disability rights advocates in Southwest Michigan. \"The ability to save money for housing or home modifications, assistive devices, accessible transportation, education & health care is critical for people with disabilities,\u201d says Joel Cooper, President & CEO at Disability Network Southwest Michigan.\u00a0\u201cWe hear from people with disabilities and family members who would like to put aside some money to pay for these necessities but cannot because they fear that this will jeopardize the health, housing, or community living supports they need to survive. We believe the ABLE Act will provide the security people need to negotiate the expenses that living with a significant disability brings.\u201d Under the ABLE Act, states would have the option to establish an ABLE program, under which eligible individuals with disabilities may establish an ABLE account. To be eligible, individuals must: 1) be severely disabled before turning age 26, based on a marked and severe functional limitation; or 2) receive benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Insurance (DI) programs.\u00a0 ABLE accounts would be modeled after existing 529 investment plans \u2013 named after section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code \u2013 that are already used by families to save for college expenses. ABLE account balances and withdrawals would not jeopardize an individual\u2019s eligibility for Medicaid and other benefit programs. Other key features of the program include the following:\r\n \r\n    \r\n    Contributions into an ABLE account can be made by any person;\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Contributions are not tax deductible;\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Income earned by the accounts is not taxed;\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Account withdrawals, including portions attributable to investment earnings generated by the account, for qualified expenses are not taxable;\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Qualified expenses are those related to the individual\u2019s disability, including health, education, housing, transportation, training, assistive technology, and personal support;\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Individuals are limited to one ABLE account, and total annual contributions by all individuals to any one account can be made up to the gift tax limit ($14,000 in 2014);\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Aggregate contributions to an ABLE account are subject to an overall limit matching the State limit for Section 529 accounts;\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Individuals with ABLE accounts can maintain eligibility for means-tested benefits. ABLE account balances and withdrawals are completely excluded for the purpose of Medicaid and other benefit programs. In SSI, the first $100,000 in account balances is excluded; and\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    In the event a beneficiary of an ABLE account dies (or no longer has a disability) and has remaining assets in the account, the assets are first distributed to any state Medicaid plan that provided medical assistance to the beneficiary.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398497", "Walberg Votes for ABLE Act to Assist Individuals with Disabilities", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Press Releases \nStay up-to-date on Rep. Walberg\u2019s work on behalf of Michigan's 7th District.\n\u00a0\nPress Kit \nMembers of the media can view Rep. Walberg\u2019s biography and download an official picture.\n\u00a0\nTim in the News \nFind the latest articles about Rep. Walberg from local and national papers.\n\u00a0\nOpinion Editorial \nRead the latest opinion editorials authored by Rep. Walberg.\n\u00a0\nLatest Videos \nVideos of Rep. Walberg from the House floor and committees.\n\u00a0\nSocial Media \nFollow Rep. Walberg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more updates.\n\u00a0\ne-Newsletter Archive \nStay up-to-date on Rep. Walberg\u2019s work in D.C. and in Michigan through the e-newsletter.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1550", "Chairwoman Stabenow Convenes U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing on Water Quality", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Convenes U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing on Water Quality \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, December 03, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today examined different ways farmers and ranchers can help protect water quality in the Great Lakes as part of a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.\n\"The Great Lakes are essential to Michigan's economy and our way of life, so addressing threats to the quality of these waters is critically important,\" said Stabenow. \"This hearing helped demonstrate that farmers are a significant part of the solution in responding to these threats through conservation initiatives, which was a major focus of the 2014 Farm Bill.\nSen. Stabenow's hearing, Farmers and Fresh Water: Voluntary Conservation to Protect our Land and Waters, is part of a larger effort to find solutions to water quality issues across the country.  Those testifying include Michael Collins, Mayor of Toledo. Earlier this year, a toxic algae bloom was discovered in Lake Erie that prevented communities in the Greater Toledo area and Southeast Michigan from drinking or using their tap water.\nSen. Stabenow is Vice Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force and author of the 2014 Farm Bill, which made the most significant investments in our nation's land and water conservation in decades.  She played a key role in establishing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2010 and has strongly advocated to fund this Initiative. Just this fall, after decades of efforts, two toxic sites in Michigan were given a clean bill of health as a result of Great Lakes Restoration funding.\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-votes-able-act-assist-individuals-disabilities", "Walberg Votes for ABLE Act to Assist Individuals with Disabilities", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, Rep. Walberg voted in support of H.R. 647, the ABLE Act of 2014, legislation he cosponsored to create tax-free savings accounts for people born with disabilities to save for future, qualified expenses such as education, housing and medical expenses. H.R. 647 passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 404-17.\n\"Passage of the ABLE Act will help ease some of the challenges faced by people living with disabilities and their families by extending important financial planning tools that will help them achieve their potential. It's a commonsense step which will make a difference for those who need it most,\" said Rep. Walberg after the vote.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/chairwoman-stabenow-convenes-us-senate-agriculture-committee-hearing-on-water-quality", "Chairwoman Stabenow Convenes U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing on Water Quality", "2014-12-03", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Convenes U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing on Water Quality \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, December 03, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today examined different ways farmers and ranchers can help protect water quality in the Great Lakes as part of a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.\n\"The Great Lakes are essential to Michigan's economy and our way of life, so addressing threats to the quality of these waters is critically important,\" said Stabenow. \"This hearing helped demonstrate that farmers are a significant part of the solution in responding to these threats through conservation initiatives, which was a major focus of the 2014 Farm Bill.\nSen. Stabenow's hearing, Farmers and Fresh Water: Voluntary Conservation to Protect our Land and Waters, is part of a larger effort to find solutions to water quality issues across the country.  Those testifying include Michael Collins, Mayor of Toledo. Earlier this year, a toxic algae bloom was discovered in Lake Erie that prevented communities in the Greater Toledo area and Southeast Michigan from drinking or using their tap water.\nSen. Stabenow is Vice Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force and author of the 2014 Farm Bill, which made the most significant investments in our nation's land and water conservation in decades.  She played a key role in establishing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2010 and has strongly advocated to fund this Initiative. Just this fall, after decades of efforts, two toxic sites in Michigan were given a clean bill of health as a result of Great Lakes Restoration funding.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398390", "ROLL CALL: Upton Eyes the Architecture of Abundance for Energy", "2014-12-02", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "After\u00a0peeking inside\u00a0Sen.\u00a0Lisa Murkowski\u2019s, R-Alaska, energy manifesto Monday for clues on how she\u2019ll run the Energy and Natural Resources Committee next year, we turn today to the corresponding plan by House Energy and Commerce Chairman\u00a0Fred Upton, R-Mich.\r\nUpton\u2019s\u00a0\u201cArchitecture of Abundance,\u201d unveiled\u00a0in a July speech, takes critical aim at \u201cpolicies rooted in the old ideas of energy scarcity\u201d to reflect the rapidly changing energy dynamics of the past several years.\u00a0\r\nThat\u2019s a sentiment expressed on both sides of the Capitol, where lawmakers from both parties have called for addressing issues associated with the fracking boom, including environmental concerns, infrastructure, and exports, to name a few.\r\nUpton\u2019s plan showcases the committee\u2019s legislative work in the 113th Congress, in contrast to Murkowski\u2019s proposal revealing a detailed look at her own thinking. The contrast reflects Murkowski\u2019s time spent in the minority doing her homework and Upton\u2019s having the luxury of legislating for the four years he\u2019s been atop the powerful Energy and Commerce panel.\r\nUpton\u2019s committee has carefully laid the groundwork for a multitude of energy bills that have passed the House through regular order. As a result, the committee will be set to hit the ground running at the outset of the new Congress.\u00a0\r\nRemember that Upton, with the help of Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman\u00a0Edward Whitfield, R-Ky., and Environment and the Economy Chairman\u00a0John Shimkus, R-Ill., has conducted a great deal of oversight during his tenure. Those efforts, which will be amplified through coordination with Senate GOP counterparts over the next two years, will also help shape policy.\r\nHouse Republicans\u2019 energy bills will find a much friendlier reception in a GOP-led Senate in the next two years than they found in the Democratic Senate for the last four years. The result may be less emphasis on sending message bills across the Capitol and more focus on finding areas of agreement with some Democrats, and even the White House, that could actually move energy legislation across the finish line.\u00a0\r\nEnacting an energy bill may be a heavy lift in the current political climate, but recall that a Democratic House and Senate overcame stark policy differences with President\u00a0George W. Bush\u00a0in 2007 to negotiate the last major energy law, the Energy Independence and Security Act (PL 110-140).\u00a0\r\nUpton\u2019s plan is based upon five \u201cpillars,\u201d all of which have sparked bipartisan interest: modernizing infrastructure, maintaining diverse electricity sources; boosting U.S. manufacturing by overhauling federal permitting processes; energy efficiency and innovation; and \u201cunleashing energy diplomacy.\u201d Bipartisan efforts to legislate in these areas could lead to surprise breakthroughs on energy. \u2026\u00a0\r\nRead the full article online HERE\u00a0 Learn more about the \u201cArchitecture of Abundance\u201d HERE", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1549", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds Investment to Bring Local Food to Michigan Schools", "2014-12-02", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds Investment to Bring Local Food to Michigan Schools \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, December 02, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement to award two Michigan schools with funding to implement innovative projects that will bring locally grown food to school cafeterias. This funding comes through USDA's Farm to School Program, which helps schools source healthy school foods like fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy. The Farm to School Program also educates students about how food grows through school garden programs and farm visits.  Sen. Stabenow authored the 2014 Farm Bill, which was signed into law by President Obama earlier this year and significantly expands support for Michigan farmers by creating new opportunities to sell locally grown and organic products. \"Michigan sets the national standard when it comes to successfully feeding healthy meals to children,\" said Stabenow. \"As I visit Michigan schools with local farm to table programs, I continue to be impressed to see students enjoying broccoli and pineapple from salad bars, while learning about how their food is grown. Farm to school programs give needed support to Michigan farmers, while educating and encouraging students to eat healthy. Whether it's teachers, students, parents or farmers, everybody wins when local food makes it to cafeterias close to where it has been grown and produced.\" USDA's Farm to School Grants help schools respond to the growing demand for locally sourced foods and increase market opportunities for producers and food businesses, including food processors, manufacturers, and distributors. These grants will also be used to support agriculture and nutrition education efforts such as school gardens, field trips to local farms, and cooking classes across the country. Waterford School District and Detroit Public Schools will each receive a Farm to School Grant to implement two new programs. Waterford School District will use their funding to expand training for food service staff, educate district and community leaders about the importance of farm to school, and execute a farm to school plan with short-term and long-term goals.\nJohn Silveri, Superintendent of Waterford School District: \"We're grateful for this support from the USDA to help us build on the Farm to School foundation we have already laid.  This will help our students learn lifelong lessons about nutrition and sustainable food sources, and it will support farmers and others in the agricultural field in the State of Michigan.\"\nDetroit Public Schools will implement a training program to develop high tunnel growing and encourage general farm management. High tunnels, commonly called hoop houses, can be beneficial for farm to school programs because they protect fruits and vegetables from severe weather and can extend the growing season. Detroit Public Schools have been working with food distributors, farmers and other community leaders to serve high quality meals to approximately 50,000 school children every day.  Betti Wiggins, Executive Director of Detroit Public Schools, Office of School Nutrition: \"This grant will help us continue our work to improve access to healthy foods for our students and community.\"\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/agriculture-chairwoman-stabenow-applauds-investment-to-bring-local-food-to-michigan-schools", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds Investment to Bring Local Food to Michigan Schools", "2014-12-02", "2014", "2014-12", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds Investment to Bring Local Food to Michigan Schools \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, December 02, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement to award two Michigan schools with funding to implement innovative projects that will bring locally grown food to school cafeterias. This funding comes through USDA's Farm to School Program, which helps schools source healthy school foods like fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy. The Farm to School Program also educates students about how food grows through school garden programs and farm visits.  Sen. Stabenow authored the 2014 Farm Bill, which was signed into law by President Obama earlier this year and significantly expands support for Michigan farmers by creating new opportunities to sell locally grown and organic products. \"Michigan sets the national standard when it comes to successfully feeding healthy meals to children,\" said Stabenow. \"As I visit Michigan schools with local farm to table programs, I continue to be impressed to see students enjoying broccoli and pineapple from salad bars, while learning about how their food is grown. Farm to school programs give needed support to Michigan farmers, while educating and encouraging students to eat healthy. Whether it's teachers, students, parents or farmers, everybody wins when local food makes it to cafeterias close to where it has been grown and produced.\" USDA's Farm to School Grants help schools respond to the growing demand for locally sourced foods and increase market opportunities for producers and food businesses, including food processors, manufacturers, and distributors. These grants will also be used to support agriculture and nutrition education efforts such as school gardens, field trips to local farms, and cooking classes across the country. Waterford School District and Detroit Public Schools will each receive a Farm to School Grant to implement two new programs. Waterford School District will use their funding to expand training for food service staff, educate district and community leaders about the importance of farm to school, and execute a farm to school plan with short-term and long-term goals.\nJohn Silveri, Superintendent of Waterford School District: \"We're grateful for this support from the USDA to help us build on the Farm to School foundation we have already laid.  This will help our students learn lifelong lessons about nutrition and sustainable food sources, and it will support farmers and others in the agricultural field in the State of Michigan.\"\nDetroit Public Schools will implement a training program to develop high tunnel growing and encourage general farm management. High tunnels, commonly called hoop houses, can be beneficial for farm to school programs because they protect fruits and vegetables from severe weather and can extend the growing season. Detroit Public Schools have been working with food distributors, farmers and other community leaders to serve high quality meals to approximately 50,000 school children every day.  Betti Wiggins, Executive Director of Detroit Public Schools, Office of School Nutrition: \"This grant will help us continue our work to improve access to healthy foods for our students and community.\"\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398386", "Upton commemorates World AIDS Day 2014", "2014-12-01", "2014", "2014-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "\"Today we remember the lives tragically ended because of HIV/AIDS and renew our commitment to the millions more who continue to live with the virus today. Working together, we have made tremendous advances over the past decades in research, treatment, and prevention to offer greater hope for its victims and halt the spread to countless more. We will not rest until this epidemic is stopped once and for all.\" - Rep. Fred Upton\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      \u200bHouse Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day. Observed worldwide on December 1, the day seeks to raise greater public awareness of HIV/AIDS, renew global efforts to stop the epidemic, and remember those lives lost. More than 1.2 million people are currently living in the United States with HIV and almost one in seven are unaware they have the disease, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).\u201cToday we remember the lives tragically ended because of HIV/AIDS and renew our commitment to the millions more who continue to live with the virus today,\u201d said Upton who met this summer with Jeanne White-Ginder, mother of Ryan White, the Indiana teenager who died in 1990 from complications from AIDS after becoming infected with HIV from a contaminated blood treatment. Upton has been a longtime supporter of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act, the largest federally funded program in the United States for people living with HIV/AIDS. \u201cWorking together, we have made tremendous advances over the past decades in research, treatment, and prevention to offer greater hope for its victims and halt the spread to countless more. We will not rest until this epidemic is stopped once and for all,\u201d continued Upton. This Congress, Upton\u2019s committee successfully advanced S. 330, the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act, which allows research to fully evaluate the safety and efficacy of organ transplantation between individuals with HIV. In 1988, Congress banned the transplantation\u00a0of HIV-infected organs. Today, HIV treatments have extended and improved the lives of individuals with HIV, increasing the need for organ donations. S. 330 was signed into law by President Obama on November 21, 2013. This spring, Upton partnered with Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) in launching the bipartisan 21st Century Cures initiative, which seeks to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of treatments and cures for patients facing life-threatening illnesses like HIV/AIDS. For more information on HIV/AIDS, testing, and prevention, visit http://www.aids.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/agriculture-chairwoman-stabenow-encourages-dairy-farmers-to-enroll-in-new-farm-bill-program-before-next-week-and-146s-deadline", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Encourages Dairy Farmers to Enroll in New Farm Bill Program Before Next Weeks Deadline", "2014-11-26", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Agriculture Chairwoman Stabenow Encourages Dairy Farmers to Enroll in New Farm Bill Program Before Next Weeks Deadline \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t Risk Management Program Protects Producers from Sudden Economic Challenges \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, November 26, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, encouraged Michigan dairy farmers to register by Dec. 5 for a new dairy risk management program made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The program gives Michigan farmers the certainty and tools they need to continue supplying milk products to consumers in Michigan and across the country.\nThe enrollment period for the new dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, began on Sept. 2 and will end on Dec. 5. The program offers participating farmers assistance if milk prices fall below profitable margins due to unexpected circumstances beyond their control.\nDairy is one of Michigan's largest agricultural commodities, and exports of Michigan dairy products have more than doubled over the last ten years. The MPP was authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, which was authored by Sen. Stabenow and signed into law in Michigan earlier this year. Farmers can register for the MPP at their local Farm Service Agency Office.\n\"We cannot afford to have our Michigan dairy farmers go bankrupt when there are sudden market swings, which is why we put together this new program,\" said Stabenow. \"I strongly encourage dairy producers in Michigan and nationwide to register by December 5 in-person or using the new tool developed by Michigan State University. Michigan families need a reliable supply of dairy products at the grocery store, and that means we need to make sure Michigan's farmers can keep producing some of the very best dairy products in the United States.\"\nKen Nobis, President, Michigan Milk Producers Association: \"The Margin Protection Program included in the 2014 Farm Bill is a much needed replacement of an outdated mechanism that failed to address the basic concept of a safety net in today's global economy. I join Senator Stabenow in encouraging Michigan's dairy farmers to move quickly to take advantage of this new resource.\"\nA new, innovative web tool developed in part by Michigan State University was launched in conjunction with MPP to help Michigan dairy producers enroll in the program and make decisions based on their own unique needs and operations. The web tool, available at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, provides a series of interactive features allowing producers to review historical data as well as future projections to make decisions that make the most sense for them.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398115", "GR Press: Huizenga tasked to head US House monetary policy subcommittee", "2014-11-25", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Bill Huizenga tasked to head US House monetary policy subcommittee\u200b  \r\nMlive - Andrew Krietz - November 24, 2014\u00a0Come January 2015, one West Michigan legislator will move up the ranks in a new Congress.\r\n U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, has been assigned to chair the Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade. The position tasks the third-term congressman with the authority to review the Federal Reserve's board and keep oversight on its policies. ...\r\n\"It's very broad that in one sense, it's dealing with a massive issue and that is the Federal Reserve and our monetary policies,\" Huizenga said. \"For one, all you have to do is look at what's happening at interest rates: cars, mortgages, the value of money.\u00a0It does seem very academic on one hand, but there's a lot of practical and real-world ramifications.\" Read the rest of the story in Tuesday's Grand Rapids Press HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398111", "LDN: Huizenga says Congress considering response to Obama's immigration executive order", "2014-11-24", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Friday, Congressman Huizenga spoke with the Ludington Daily News about President Obama's latest executive action, how Congress will respond, and what bipartisan steps can be taken to begin to fix our nation's broken immigration system. Below are excerpts from the interview, which is available in it's entirety here. Huizenga says Congress is considering response to Obama's immigration executive order\r\nBy Steve Begnoche - Sun Nov 23, 2014.\r\nCongressman Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, says members of Congress are trying to understand what exactly President Barack Obama\u2019s immigration executive order means and just how far it goes before deciding how to respond. ...\r\n\u00a0\r\nHe [Huizenga], like most Republicans, questions if the president has the authority to do what he did, saying that gets very iffy when it comes to issuing work permits.\r\nSpeaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, Friday filed a lawsuit challenging the president\u2019s authority on health care that could be expanded to include the immigration decision, Huizenga said. The Republican-controlled House had authorized the lawsuit earlier, but Boehner waited until the immigration order to file it.\r\nHuizenga said that even Obama previously questioned the authority of the president to order changes. \u201cI agree with him earlier when he said he doesn\u2019t have the authority to do this. He or someone helped change his mind,\u201d Huizenga said. \u201cThat really is the heart of the problem. The president is trying to go forward without any kind of legislative process.\u201d ...\r\nHuizenga said immigration reform is needed and the current immigration law presents problems to agriculture in west Michigan and high tech industries.\r\n\u201cMy preference is to go after it in a step-by-step process,\u201d he said. One issue that needs to be tackled is border security. Huizenga said he agreed with Obama\u2019s call Thursday night for higher pay for border patrols.\r\n\u201cThere are some things we aren\u2019t that far apart on,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have to go in fix the ag part of this in west Michigan. There are not enough visas to allow people to move back and forth freely to serve the needs here. We have to fix the high tech side\u201cWe still have the thorny issue of what do we do with the people who are here.\" Read the entire\u00a0article\u00a0here on the Ludington\u00a0Daily News website.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141205214920/http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398496", "Cit Pat | Sticker shock in Year Two of buying health insurance the Obamacare way", "2014-11-24", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "JACKSON, MI \u2013 It is tempting to denounce the President of the United States right now, but he's not responsible for every disappointment that comes my way.\nAs one of 19 million Americans covered by private health insurance we buy\u00a0ourselves, I noted a recent\u00a0Kaiser Family Foundation survey\u00a0that\u00a0found prices rose just 3 percent in 2014 for family insurance coverage supplied in the workplace\u00a0a job benefit. This was called positive news that \"continues a recent trend of modest increases.\"\n\"Boy oh boy!\" I said. \"I could sure enjoy a little taste of that trend!\"\nHope was shattered Nov. 15, when Year Two began for buying health insurance through the government \"marketplace.\"\n\"Thanks a lot, Obama!\" I howled at the new prices.\nTo buy the same Blue Care Network coverage for the same three people in 2015, my family's cost will jump 17 percent in January.\nOur price rose 8 percent this year, even though we cut the number of family members covered from four to three. That's a 26-percent increase over two years for covering 25 percent fewer people.\nWhere's our positive modest increase,\u00a0Kaiser Family?\nCloser reading of the foundation's report reveals the 3-percent increase is something of a sham. Survey-takers also found deductibles, the money patients\u00a0must pay before insurance benefits kick in, keep rising. The average deductible is up 47 percent since 2009. Employers are switching to worse insurance and still paying 3 percent more.\nUnlike a large corporation, I cannot switch to cheaper insurance because I already purchase the worst coverage allowed by law. Our family deductible is so high people gasp in disbelief.\nLocal experts say some insurers selling health coverage in the Jackson area actually cut\u00a0prices for 2015. I assume that's true for some companies in the middle of the pack on pricing, but the bottom-end cost paid by our family went up sharply.\nBlaming Obamacare is tempting, but health insurance prices rose every year, and often obscenely, before Obamacare was invented. That's why it was invented.\nMaybe health insurance would be just as expensive today if John McCain was finishing his second term as president. All I know is Obamacare has done nothing to drive down high prices paid by my family, and things can easily get worse.\nMy insurance guy in Jackson warned in 2012 that I\u00a0should expect annual price increases of 12 to 20 percent to maintain similar coverage from year to year, which is crushing. So far he's right on the money.\nInstead of blaming Obama, insurance companies, doctors, or fat people who smoke, we must find some shred of national unity to fix this for real.\nAt least the government's web site usually works this year. One step at a time, I guess.\nTo read the original article at The Jackson Cit Pat, please click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398110", "Huizenga Questions Phony IAIS Transparency, Calls For Real Openness", "2014-11-21", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Huizenga Questions Phony IAIS Transparency, Calls For Real Openness \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        November 21, 2014\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      \r\n\r\n House Lawmakers See Problems With IAIS Despite Assurances of Federal Regulators\u00a0 \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBy K. Claire Compton | November 18, 2014 09:59PM ET\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNov. 18 (BNA) -- Lawmakers who want greater involvement in negotiations over global insurance standards told regulators Nov. 18 they're keeping an eye on the process and aren't satisfied with its transparency so far.\r\nThe self-described \u201cTeam U.S.A.,\u201d made up of regulators representing the Federal Reserve Board, the Treasury Department and state authorities, appeared before a House panel to update members on international standards currently being developed by the International Association for Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). ... \r\nThe Fed and Treasury representatives took the opportunity of the hearing to characterize the change as increasing transparency by eliminating the ability to \u201cpay to play,\u201d and preserving the IAIS's independence from the industry. ... \r\nRep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.), however, disagreed. \u201cYou might think it's an improvement, but there are a whole lot of people who don't think it's an improvement,\u201d Huizenga said to McRaith. \u201cYou've cut off the highway before you put on the on-ramp. There's no on-ramp or off-ramp. Mr. [Roy] Woodall was not allowed to come to meetings\u2014this flies in the face of transparency.\u201d\r\nWoodall, the Financial Stability Oversight Council's independent insurance expert, became an IAIS observer in February of this year, a status that will no longer confer special access. Woodall had been seeking greater involvement in the IAIS for several months prior to becoming an observer.\r\n\u201cRelegating systemic risk policymakers to only those opportunities afforded to the general public would reduce the likelihood of effective attainment of the IAIS goal of providing a meaningful contribution towards global financial stability,\u201d Woodall said in an August comment letter to the IAIS following its initial proposal to end observer status. ... Read the entire article here", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141206081720/http://dankildee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-by-congressman-dan-kildee-on-president-obama-s-executive", "Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on President Obamas Executive Actions on Immigration", "2014-11-21", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Dan Kildee", "K000380", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "\u201cI\u2019m pleased to see President Obama taking action to fix our broken immigration system. His executive actions fall well within the clear legal authority of his office and will help to secure our borders while also providing relief to millions of hard-working and law-abiding immigrant families across America. President Obama is not the first president to issue executive orders related to immigration. Indeed, other past presidents \u2013 including President Ronald Reagan and four other Republican presidents \u2013 have also used executive authority to act on immigration policy.\n\u201cWhile the President\u2019s actions will make a broken immigration system work better, it will not fix the underlying problems that can only be solved by Congress passing comprehensive immigration reform. Everyone agrees that our immigration system is broken. Yet it\u2019s been more than 500 days since the Senate passed bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. I\u2019ve co-sponsored legislation in the comprehensive immigration reform in the House, yet Speaker Boehner has repeatedly blocked efforts to bring this bipartisan bill up for a vote.\n\u201cWe cannot continue to have a piecemeal immigration system \u2013 my constituents and the American people want action now.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398109", "Huizenga Named Chairman of Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced that Congressman Huizenga has been selected to Chair the Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy & Trade for the 114th Congress.\u00a0 \r\n\u00a0\u201cI am honored and excited at the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee,\u201d said Huizenga. \u201cAs Chairman, my goal is to conduct vigorous oversight of the Federal Reserve and ensure monetary policy is formulated in an open and transparent manner.\u201d\r\n\u00a0\u201cIn a short period of time, Bill has proven himself to be an effective leader and bridge builder on the Financial Services Committee,\u201d said Chairman Hensarling. \u201cI am looking forward to Bill continuing to be a pragmatic, solutions-oriented legislator as Chairman of the Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\r\nAs Chair, Congressman Huizenga will continue the subcommittee\u2019s oversight of how the Federal Reserve\u2019s Board of Governors conducts monetary policy as well as general oversight of the Federal Reserve System.\u00a0 The subcommittee will also review our nation\u2019s international monetary and trade policies to ensure they promote domestic economic growth and create an open and competitive global marketplace.\r\nThe Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade has jurisdiction over legislation in the House pertaining to:\r\n \r\n    \r\n    The impact of monetary policy on the economy, financial actions on interest rates, the allocation of credit, and the structure and functioning of domestic financial institutions;\u00a0\r\n    \r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n    \r\n    International investment policies, both as they relate to United States investments for trade purposes by citizens of the United States and investments made by all foreign entities in the United States;\u00a0\r\n    \r\n \r\n \r\n    \r\n    The Export-Import Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank;\u00a0\r\n    \r\n \r\n \r\n    \r\n    Coins, coinage, currency, and medals, including commemorative coins and medals, proof and mint sets and other special coins, and counterfeiting.\u00a0\r\n    \r\n \r\nCongressman Huizenga currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Monetary Policy & Trade Subcommittee.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398381", "Upton votes to bolster Michigans manufacturing growth, improve federal permitting processes", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Michigan today leads the nation in manufacturing job creation, accounting for more than a half million jobs and more than 90 percent of the state\u2019s exports, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). That is a record of economic growth and opportunity that we want to see continue, says House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph. Upton and his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives today passed important legislation that will boost manufacturing in states like Michigan and help create more jobs. H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act, supports U.S. employers by providing them with greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining the federal permits necessary for new manufacturing. H.R. 4795 passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 238 to 172 and now awaits action in the U.S. Senate. \u201cThe United States has all the ingredients to strengthen our domestic manufacturing dominance,\u201d said Upton, who was recently recognized by NAM for his leadership on issues of importance to domestic manufacturers. \u201cWe have the affordable energy supply to run our factories, especially our growing abundance of natural gas. We have private investors willing to invest billions of dollars on new projects in America. We have a workforce that is second to none, but many of whom need jobs. And we have the technical knowledge to build manufacturing facilities that are the cleanest and most efficient in the world. All we need is a regulatory process that will allow it to happen.\u201d H.R. 4795 increases public transparency by requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish on its website the total number of preconstruction permits issued; the percentage of permits issued within one year of the filing of a completed application; and the EPA Appeals Board\u2019s average timeline for deciding appeals of preconstruction permit application decisions. \u201cWe want to be a world leader in manufacturing, not in red tape,\u201d continued Upton. \u201cI am glad the President identified the potential of new American manufacturing in his State of the Union address, and acknowledged that there is red tape that needs to be cleared away. Passage of H.R. 4795 will help make this goal a reality for our job creators here in Southwest Michigan and across the country.\u201d H.R. 4795 also gives states and permit applicants the critical information they need by requiring the EPA Administrator to issue implementing guidance when publishing a final rule to establish or revise a national ambient air quality standard.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398382", "FOX NEWS: Partnering for Cures: Medical innovators team up to treat deadly diseases", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "\u201c[With] disease, it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a Republican or a Democrat or Independent \u2026 We want to solve these issues,\u201d said Upton. \u201c[There are] 7,000 diseases; we have cures for only about 500, and why can't we work together to try and help every family across the country in speeding up the approval of drugs and devices?\u201d\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Team work. That was the theme when medical thought leaders converged on New York City recently for the Faster Cures Center of the Milken Institute\u2019s \u201cPartnering for Cures\u201d conference where Fox News\u2019 own Dr. Manny Alvarez was a panel moderator. The event brings together medical experts, policy makers, industry leaders, and philanthropists to share ideas on how they can work together to speed the research and development of cures for the world\u2019s most devastating diseases. \u2026 Dr. Sangeeta Bhatia, a professor and director of the laboratory for multiscale regenerative technologies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who spoke at the meeting, said combining medicine and technology has paved the way for important discoveries in her own work. \u201cOne of the key breakthroughs was using engineering technologies, the microfabrication tools that were developed for making computer chips, to instead make little liver tissues,\u201d Bhatia told FoxNews.com. \u201cAnd that combination of fields has really accelerated progress, so now we can make little human microlivers. They're as big as the head of a pin, and we can use them to predict how patients would respond to drugs, to make them safer, and also to make medicines to kill infections of the liver like hepatitis and malaria.\u201d Medical breakthroughs like Bhatia\u2019s microlivers have caught the attention of policy makers who recognize the need to revamp the notoriously slow process of bringing medical innovations to the market. \u201cMost of our institutions, the [National Institutes of Health], the [Food and Drug Administration] \u2014 they were founded back before we did the kind of research that we do now so quickly,\u201d said Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). \u201cRight now, it costs up to a billion dollars, [and takes] 10 years to get a new drug approved, so our challenge is to figure out how to restructure these agencies, so we can move these drugs more quickly through so they can get to the patients.\u201d DeGette teamed up with Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce to create the \u201c21st Century Cures\u201d initiative \u2013 a bipartisan piece of legislation that aims to bridge the gap between the pace of medical research and governmental agencies which oversee its development into life-saving drugs and devices. \"[With] disease, it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a Republican or a Democrat or Independent \u2026 We want to solve these issues,\u201d said Upton. \u201c[There are] 7,000 diseases; we have cures for only about 500, and why can't we work together to try and help every family across the country in speeding up the approval of drugs and devices?\u201d Upton and DeGette plan to move their bill through Congress in 2015. Not only will \u201c21st Century Cures\u201d speed the process of curing some of the world\u2019s most devastating diseases, Upton said, it will also create jobs and keep venture capitalists stateside. Read the full story online here", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398384", "Upton responds to Presidents immigration order", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement in response to the President\u2019s executive action on immigration. During the past two years, Upton has helped lead an effort in the U.S. House of Representatives to get bipartisan immigration reform legislation enacted. \u201cAs I\u2019ve long said, our current immigration system is broken and needs bipartisan reform. That means all sides working together \u2013 Democrats and Republicans, the White House and Congress \u2013 to get the job done,\u201d Upton said. \u201cThe President\u2019s \u2018go it alone\u2019 approach drives a political wedge into ongoing reform efforts and recklessly disregards our nation\u2019s lawmaking process. And meanwhile, Michigan farmers, employers, law enforcement, and families will continue to live and work under a cloud of uncertainty as our laws are decided at the whim of a lame-duck White House. It\u2019s time for real, thoughtful solutions, not more partisan maneuvering.\u201d In October, Upton welcomed his Florida colleague and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Conference Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart to Kalamazoo, Mich., to share their ongoing immigration reform efforts in Congress, learn of the community\u2019s concerns, and encourage a constructive local dialogue on the issue. Upton and Diaz-Balart hosted an immigration roundtable discussion with local agriculture and business leaders at Southwest Michigan First and met with community members at the Dia de los Muertos celebration at St. Joseph Catholic Church hosted by the Hispanic American Council of Kalamazoo.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398493", "Walberg Votes to Promote Manufacturing and Create More American Jobs", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Press Releases \nStay up-to-date on Rep. Walberg\u2019s work on behalf of Michigan's 7th District.\n\u00a0\nPress Kit \nMembers of the media can view Rep. Walberg\u2019s biography and download an official picture.\n\u00a0\nTim in the News \nFind the latest articles about Rep. Walberg from local and national papers.\n\u00a0\nOpinion Editorial \nRead the latest opinion editorials authored by Rep. Walberg.\n\u00a0\nLatest Videos \nVideos of Rep. Walberg from the House floor and committees.\n\u00a0\nSocial Media \nFollow Rep. Walberg on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more updates.\n\u00a0\ne-Newsletter Archive \nStay up-to-date on Rep. Walberg\u2019s work in D.C. and in Michigan through the e-newsletter.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1544", "New, State-of-the-art Veterans Facility Opens in West Michigan", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "New, State-of-the-art Veterans Facility Opens in West Michigan \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tVeterans now have a new, state-of-the-art facility in West Michigan. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow recently participated in the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wyoming Health Care Center. The new 97,000 square-foot VA health care center replaced the smaller Grand Rapids VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in order to meet the growing needs of West Michigan veterans. Senator Stabenow was a key figure in pushing for the completion of this new facility.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1545", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care in Saginaw, Shiawassee Counties", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care in Saginaw, Shiawassee Counties \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for Memorial Hospital in Owosso to help connect people in rural areas with quality health care. The $110,000 grant will be used to provide telemedicine between the hospital and five primary and specialty care office sites in Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties. The funding, which comes through the USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program, was authorized by Sen. Stabenow's 2014 Farm Bill.\n\"Families in Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties deserve access to quality health care services,\" said Stabenow. \"With telehealth, patients are able to get important checkups and medical care even though the doctor is hundreds of miles away, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Today's announcement will help make sure patients have access to specialists no matter what their zip code is.\"\nThe funding will help medical professionals at Memorial Hospital serve patients at five rural clinic sites by enabling the hospital and clinics to share digital radiology images and records.\nToday's funding comes as part of a larger USDA announcement, which allocated $10 million in grants to improve access to health care and treat chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, conditions that are higher in rural areas.\nSenator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which has jurisdiction over the USDA and its Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program.\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1546", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care in Northern Michigan and the UP", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care in Northern Michigan and the UP \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Munson Medical Center to help connect people in rural areas with quality health care. The $217,629 grant will benefit 27 counties in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The funding, which comes through the USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program, was authorized by Sen. Stabenow's 2014 Farm Bill.\n\"Families in Northern Michigan and the UP deserve access to quality health care services,\" said Stabenow. \"With telehealth, patients are able to get important checkups and medical care even though the doctor is hundreds of miles away, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Today's announcement will help make sure patients have access to specialists no matter what their zip code is.\"\nMunson Medical Center's Hematology, Education, and Access: Linking to Specialists (HEALS) telemedicine application will help connect patients in remote areas to specialty care teleconsultants, care coordination, and patient education through videoconferencing. The project will also provide education for clinicians and medical students throughout the region.\nToday's funding comes as part of a larger USDA announcement, which allocated $10 million in grants to improve access to health care and treat chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, conditions that are higher in rural areas.\nSenator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which has jurisdiction over the USDA and its Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program.\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1547", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care, Train New Doctors in Michigan", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care, Train New Doctors in Michigan \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Central Michigan University College of Medicine to help connect people in rural areas with quality health care. The $297,671 grant will help train doctors in rural clinics and hospitals across the state. The funding, which comes through the USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program, was authorized by Sen. Stabenow's 2014 Farm Bill.\n\"Families in Michigan deserve access to quality health care services,\" said Stabenow. \"It's critical that doctors are available to serve our rural communities now and in the future, and today's announcement will help make sure patients have access to highly-trained specialists no matter what their zip code is.\"\nCentral Michigan University's College of Medicine will use the funding to train 104 medical students in rural clinics and hospitals. The goal of the project is to encourage students to work in rural communities in order to increase the number of health care providers available in these areas.\nToday's funding comes as part of a larger USDA announcement, which allocated $10 million in grants to improve access to health care and treat chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, conditions that are higher in rural areas.\nSenator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which has jurisdiction over the USDA and its Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program.\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1548", "Stabenow Statement on Immigration Reform", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Immigration Reform \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's executive action on immigration policy:\n\"Our nation's broken immigration system hurts families, workers, businesses, and our farmers each and every day. We cannot afford to wait another 511 days to begin addressing this urgent problem, which is why the refusal of House Republicans to do anything to deal with our immigration issues left the President with no choice but to act using his own clear authority.\n\"It's not too late for Speaker Boehner to allow the House of Representatives to vote on and pass the bipartisan Senate immigration reform plan, and I continue to urge him to do so immediately.\"\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-votes-promote-manufacturing-and-create-more-american-jobs", "Walberg Votes to Promote Manufacturing and Create More American Jobs", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act, to encourage investment in American manufacturing. The legislation passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 238 to 172.\n\"If our country is to remain globally competitive in the manufacturing sector with nations like China, Washington must provide clear guidelines to industry instead of the current onslaught of unpredictable, arbitrary regulations. This legislation cuts federal red tape, holds the EPA accountable and lays out a transparent construction permitting process so hardworking Americans can get back to work and help grow a healthy economy.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/chairwoman-stabenow-announces-initiative-to-expand-quality-health-care-in-northern-michigan-and-the-up", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care in Northern Michigan and the UP", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care in Northern Michigan and the UP \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Munson Medical Center to help connect people in rural areas with quality health care. The $217,629 grant will benefit 27 counties in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The funding, which comes through the USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program, was authorized by Sen. Stabenow's 2014 Farm Bill.\n\"Families in Northern Michigan and the UP deserve access to quality health care services,\" said Stabenow. \"With telehealth, patients are able to get important checkups and medical care even though the doctor is hundreds of miles away, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Today's announcement will help make sure patients have access to specialists no matter what their zip code is.\"\nMunson Medical Center's Hematology, Education, and Access: Linking to Specialists (HEALS) telemedicine application will help connect patients in remote areas to specialty care teleconsultants, care coordination, and patient education through videoconferencing. The project will also provide education for clinicians and medical students throughout the region.\nToday's funding comes as part of a larger USDA announcement, which allocated $10 million in grants to improve access to health care and treat chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, conditions that are higher in rural areas.\nSenator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which has jurisdiction over the USDA and its Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/chairwoman-stabenow-announces-initiative-to-expand-quality-health-care-in-saginaw-shiawassee-counties", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care in Saginaw, Shiawassee Counties", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care in Saginaw, Shiawassee Counties \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for Memorial Hospital in Owosso to help connect people in rural areas with quality health care. The $110,000 grant will be used to provide telemedicine between the hospital and five primary and specialty care office sites in Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties. The funding, which comes through the USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program, was authorized by Sen. Stabenow's 2014 Farm Bill.\n\"Families in Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties deserve access to quality health care services,\" said Stabenow. \"With telehealth, patients are able to get important checkups and medical care even though the doctor is hundreds of miles away, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Today's announcement will help make sure patients have access to specialists no matter what their zip code is.\"\nThe funding will help medical professionals at Memorial Hospital serve patients at five rural clinic sites by enabling the hospital and clinics to share digital radiology images and records.\nToday's funding comes as part of a larger USDA announcement, which allocated $10 million in grants to improve access to health care and treat chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, conditions that are higher in rural areas.\nSenator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which has jurisdiction over the USDA and its Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/chairwoman-stabenow-announces-initiative-to-expand-quality-health-care-train-new-doctors-in-michigan", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care, Train New Doctors in Michigan", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Initiative to Expand Quality Health Care, Train New Doctors in Michigan \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Central Michigan University College of Medicine to help connect people in rural areas with quality health care. The $297,671 grant will help train doctors in rural clinics and hospitals across the state. The funding, which comes through the USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program, was authorized by Sen. Stabenow's 2014 Farm Bill.\n\"Families in Michigan deserve access to quality health care services,\" said Stabenow. \"It's critical that doctors are available to serve our rural communities now and in the future, and today's announcement will help make sure patients have access to highly-trained specialists no matter what their zip code is.\"\nCentral Michigan University's College of Medicine will use the funding to train 104 medical students in rural clinics and hospitals. The goal of the project is to encourage students to work in rural communities in order to increase the number of health care providers available in these areas.\nToday's funding comes as part of a larger USDA announcement, which allocated $10 million in grants to improve access to health care and treat chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, conditions that are higher in rural areas.\nSenator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which has jurisdiction over the USDA and its Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant program.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/new-state-of-the-art-veterans-facility-opens-in-west-michigan", "New, State-of-the-art Veterans Facility Opens in West Michigan", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "New, State-of-the-art Veterans Facility Opens in West Michigan \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tVeterans now have a new, state-of-the-art facility in West Michigan. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow recently participated in the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wyoming Health Care Center. The new 97,000 square-foot VA health care center replaced the smaller Grand Rapids VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in order to meet the growing needs of West Michigan veterans. Senator Stabenow was a key figure in pushing for the completion of this new facility.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-statement-on-immigration-reform", "Stabenow Statement on Immigration Reform", "2014-11-20", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Immigration Reform \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tThursday, November 20, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's executive action on immigration policy:\n\"Our nation's broken immigration system hurts families, workers, businesses, and our farmers each and every day. We cannot afford to wait another 511 days to begin addressing this urgent problem, which is why the refusal of House Republicans to do anything to deal with our immigration issues left the President with no choice but to act using his own clear authority.\n\"It's not too late for Speaker Boehner to allow the House of Representatives to vote on and pass the bipartisan Senate immigration reform plan, and I continue to urge him to do so immediately.\"\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398108", "Huizenga Celebrates National Adoption Day, Praises West Michigan Families", "2014-11-19", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Huizenga Celebrates National Adoption Day, Praises West Michigan Families \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        November 19, 2014\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      To mark\u00a0National Adoption\u00a0Day, Congressman Huizenga discussed how West Michigan families have led by example\u00a0and opened their hearts as well as their homes to children from across the country so they can have a new start and a new family.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398380", "House approves Uptons bipartisan satellite TV bill", "2014-11-19", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The U.S. House of Representatives today approved bipartisan legislation introduced by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, to ensure 1.5 million American satellite television viewers continue to receive broadcast programming. H.R. 5782, the STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014, extends for five years the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA), which expires at the end of the year. The bill also includes a number of targeted reforms to better meet the needs of today\u2019s video marketplace.  \u201cThe STELA Reauthorization Act is an important piece of legislation that ensures that millions of satellite TV subscribers continue to receive broadcast TV programming from their chosen satellite provider,\u201d said Upton in his remarks on the House floor. \u201cIn addition to reauthorizing the distant signals offered by satellite providers, we were able to include targeted reforms that will in fact enhance the video marketplace and allow consumers to access the programming that they want, when they want it. These reforms are prime examples of the kinds of deregulatory changes we are looking at as we work to replace the 80-year-old Communications Act.\u201d The House approved Upton\u2019s H.R. 5782 by voice vote. The extension must now be approved by the U.S. Senate and signed by the President before December 31, 2014.  Upton\u2019s full remarks as delivered on the House floor follow: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I\u2019m pleased to offer yet another outstanding example of bipartisanship and thoughtful policymaking from the Energy and Commerce Committee. The STELA Reauthorization Act is an important piece of legislation that ensures that millions of satellite TV subscribers continue to receive broadcast TV programming from their chosen satellite provider. We have reached across party lines and across the two houses of Congress to craft a compromise bill for this must-pass legislation that will improve the video marketplace for TV viewers across the country.\u00a0 In addition to reauthorizing the distant signals offered by satellite providers, we were able to include targeted reforms that will in fact enhance the video marketplace and allow consumers to access the programming that they want, when they want it. These reforms are prime examples of the kinds of deregulatory changes we are looking at as we work to replace the 80-year-old Communications Act. They\u2019re going to spur investment in communications networks, promote competition, and, yes, create needed American jobs.\u00a0\u00a0 For example, this bill eliminates the costly CableCARD integration ban that has increased the cost of cable-leased set-top boxes and makes them less energy efficient. Ultimately this is a double-whammy for consumers, because after being forced to pay for an unnecessary and antiquated technology, consumers then have to pay a penalty in the form of higher electric bills. Although we eliminated the whole mandate in our original bill that we passed through our committee, we worked with our Senate colleagues and agreed to sunset the provision in one year. This will provide time for the FCC to hold a working group on successor solutions to CableCARD without unduly delaying the benefits to consumers who choose to lease equipment from their cable provider.\u00a0 This bill also evens the playing field for all video providers. It seeks regulatory parity for cable and satellite providers when it comes to protecting broadcast signals during Nielsen sweeps. It also provides satellite operators and broadcasters with the opportunity to modify local markets\u00a0 - like cable operators already have the ability to do. We hope that, in our update of the Communications Act, we can find additional ways to eliminate regulatory differences that no longer serve a meaningful, technical purpose or that distorts business and consumer incentives.\u00a0\u00a0 The bill provides other positive, bipartisan reforms, and it is our intent that as we update the Communications Act in the coming Congress that it continues along that very same path. That being said, the matter before us is the reauthorization of these provisions for the millions of satellite video subscribers that depend on them. The clock is ticking, and this bill will ensure when folks flip on their TVs, yes, their favorite show will be available, when they want to watch it.\u00a0\u00a0 I would urge all my colleagues to vote for this bill as this Congress is quickly drawing to a close.\u00a0\u00a0 I particularly want to thank the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Greg Walden, Ranking Members Henry Waxman and Anna Eshoo, and Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte as well as our respective staffs for the bipartisan and hard work on this important bipartisan legislation. I\u2019d also like to thank our Senate colleagues, Jay Rockefeller and John Thune for their willingness to work with us to find common ground. I am proud of our committee\u2019s record of bipartisan results. As we work toward the CommActUpdate next year to modernize our nation\u2019s communications laws for the innovation era, continued cooperation will be critical to that success.\u00a0 Without this bill, without this reauthorization moving forward, satellite viewers \u2013 millions of Americans \u2013 will have those sets turned off. It\u2019s important that we reauthorize this bill and I\u2019m pleased to do so in a very bipartisan way.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398106", "Advisory: Veterans Workshop At The VFW In Muskegon This Saturday", "2014-11-18", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Advisory: Veterans Workshop At The VFW In Muskegon This Saturday \r\n   \r\n    \r\n       \r\n      \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      f \r\n      t \r\n      #\r\n      e\r\n      \r\n      \r\n    \r\n    \r\n      \r\n        Washington,\r\n        November 18, 2014\r\n      \r\n       \r\n    \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n      \r\n      \r\n      This Saturday, the VFW in Muskegon will be hosting a Medals and Records Workshop for West Michigan veterans.\u00a0 Staff from Congressman Huizenga\u2019s Office will be on hand to assist veterans, as well as family members, navigate and fill out the forms necessary to obtain service medals, receive copies of the veteran\u2019s military service records, and answer any questions that may arise.\u00a0 The workshop will start at 10 AM and run until 2 PM at VFW Post 446, which is located at 165 S. Getty Street in Muskegon.\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n \r\n \r\n    \r\n    What: Veterans Medals & Records Workshop\u00a0\r\n    \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n    \r\n    Where: VFW Post 446 - 165 S. Getty Street in Muskegon.\u00a0\r\n    \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n    \r\n    When: Saturday, November 22nd from 10 AM \u2013 2 PM\u00a0\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Who: West Michigan Veterans / Congressional Staff", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398378", "Upton honored with Crime Fighter Award by anti-crime group", "2014-11-18", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "One of the most effective ways to reduce crime rates and save taxpayer dollars is through evidence-based investments in crime prevention, says Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a national anti-crime organization made up of law enforcement leaders and violence survivors. By investing early in at-risk youth, the costly, generational cycle of violence, abuse, and neglect can be stopped. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids today honored U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, with its \u201cCrime Fighter Award\u201d for his efforts on behalf of at-risk children and families. The award recognizes Upton\u2019s support of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program, which provides funding for states to support voluntary home visiting programs that are proven to improve child health, prevent abuse and neglect, encourage positive parenting, and promote school readiness. As Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Upton helped ensure a continuation of federal funding for MIECHV, which was set to expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2014. \u201cWe know that the early investments made in a child\u2019s life can pay off tremendous dividends down the road, whether that means graduating from high school, landing a permanent job, or staying out of jail,\u201d said Upton. \u201cLike in so many things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. By investing in our most vulnerable, we can help give these kids a real shot at becoming productive members of society. It is not only a better use of taxpayer dollars, it is a moral investment in our nation\u2019s future.\u201d The \u201cCrime Fighter Award\u201d was presented to Upton by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids member and Berrien County Sheriff L. Paul Bailey. \u201cMy number one job as sheriff is to protect public safety by enforcing the law. But after four decades in law enforcement, I know we all are better off if we can prevent crime in the first place,\u201d said Sheriff Bailey. \u201cThat is why I came to Washington, DC, today on behalf of the nearly 5,000 law enforcement executives that make up Fight Crime: Invest in Kids to urge Congress to renew funding for home visiting programs that have been proven to cut child abuse and neglect and reduce crime.\u201d Every year, there are roughly 700,000 confirmed cases of abuse or neglect nationwide, which does not take into account those cases that go unreported. The affected children not only carry the emotional scars for a lifetime, they are almost 30 percent more likely to commit a violent crime later on in life, reports Fight Crime: Invest in Kids. Home visiting programs can help break that cycle, significantly reducing the likelihood that an at-risk child will be arrested as an adult.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1539", "Stabenow Co-Leads Group of 11 Women Senators Urging the Administration to Make Combating Heart Disease a Priority", "2014-11-18", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Co-Leads Group of 11 Women Senators Urging the Administration to Make Combating Heart Disease a Priority \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, November 18, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, along with 11 other women Senators, urged the Administration to prioritize combating heart disease, which is the number one killer of women in Michigan. In a series of letters to Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, NIH Director Francis Collins, and CDC Director Tom Frieden, the bipartisan group of women Senators explained that women's heart disease continues to be under-researched, frequently misdiagnosed, and often left untreated. This is in part because heart distress is more difficult to diagnose in women than men.\n\"Unfortunately, a majority of women and even some doctors are unfamiliar with the symptoms, diagnoses, and dangers of heart disease in women,\" said Stabenow. \"When we help educate women and their doctors, create more opportunities for women to get screenings, and get more money for research, we can fight this disease and save lives.\"\nSen. Stabenow has long advocated for better research, funding, and education around women's heart disease.  In 2012, Sen. Stabenow helped pass a provision based on her bipartisan bill, the HEART (Heart Disease Education, Research and Analysis, and Treatment) for Women Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in 2012.  Earlier this year, Sen. Stabenow led a group of 14 women Senators asking the Food and Drug Administration to take concrete actions to increase the number of women and minorities in clinical trials, which will help make treatments more effective and save lives.\nOne out of three women die of heart disease, and Michigan is the 8th worst state in the country for deaths from this preventable and treatable disease.\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-co-leads-group-of-11-women-senators-urging-the-administration-to-make-combating-heart-disease-a-priority", "Stabenow Co-Leads Group of 11 Women Senators Urging the Administration to Make Combating Heart Disease a Priority", "2014-11-18", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Co-Leads Group of 11 Women Senators Urging the Administration to Make Combating Heart Disease a Priority \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, November 18, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, along with 11 other women Senators, urged the Administration to prioritize combating heart disease, which is the number one killer of women in Michigan. In a series of letters to Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, NIH Director Francis Collins, and CDC Director Tom Frieden, the bipartisan group of women Senators explained that women's heart disease continues to be under-researched, frequently misdiagnosed, and often left untreated. This is in part because heart distress is more difficult to diagnose in women than men.\n\"Unfortunately, a majority of women and even some doctors are unfamiliar with the symptoms, diagnoses, and dangers of heart disease in women,\" said Stabenow. \"When we help educate women and their doctors, create more opportunities for women to get screenings, and get more money for research, we can fight this disease and save lives.\"\nSen. Stabenow has long advocated for better research, funding, and education around women's heart disease.  In 2012, Sen. Stabenow helped pass a provision based on her bipartisan bill, the HEART (Heart Disease Education, Research and Analysis, and Treatment) for Women Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in 2012.  Earlier this year, Sen. Stabenow led a group of 14 women Senators asking the Food and Drug Administration to take concrete actions to increase the number of women and minorities in clinical trials, which will help make treatments more effective and save lives.\nOne out of three women die of heart disease, and Michigan is the 8th worst state in the country for deaths from this preventable and treatable disease.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398105", "Michigan Health Care Costs Set To Skyrocket In 2015, Detroit & Lansing Regions To Be Hit With Double Digit Increases", "2014-11-17", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "On Friday, the Obama Administration released its health care cost projections for 2015 and the news isn't good for Michigan families.\u00a0 Despite numerous promises of lower costs from the Administration and its supporters on Capitol Hill, the majority of Michiganders will be hit with significant cost increases in the year ahead.\u00a0 Making matters worse, residents in the most populous areas of the state, including Detroit and Lansing, are facing double digit increases.\u00a0\u00a0\r\n \r\n\u201cThroughout the debate on reforming our nation\u2019s health care system, I have continually expressed my reservations about ObamaCare and its ability to provide better access to care at lower costs,\u201d said Congressman Bill Huizenga.\u00a0 \u201cThis latest report again demonstrates that ObamaCare is not and will not be the answer to controlling costs. \u00a0Moving forward, we need the President to be a constructive voice in the discussion surrounding patient-centered solutions that empower consumers, drive down costs, and improve care.\u201d\u00a0\r\n \r\nIt\u2019s also worth noting that about this time last year, 225,000 Michigan residents found out their insurance was going to be cancelled because of ObamaCare. This year, Michiganders are now finding out they have the opportunity to keep their insurance, it\u2019s just going to cost them.\u00a0\u00a0\r\n \r\nBelow are examples of the looming increases in counties across Michigan under the \u201cAffordable\u201d Care Act. \r\n \r\n2nd District\u00a0\r\n \r\n \r\n    \r\n    Allegan +2.5%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Kent +9.3%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Lake +7.4%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Mason +7.4%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Muskegon +9.3%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Newaygo +7.4% \r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Oceana +9.3%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Ottawa +8.7%\r\n    \r\n \r\n \r\nStatewide\u00a0\r\n \r\n \r\n    \r\n    Alpena +10.7%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Branch +12.3%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Clinton +10.5%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Eaton +10.5%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Genesee +8.5%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Ingham +10.5%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Jackson + 12.9%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Livingston +9.5%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Kalamazoo +9.7%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Macomb +15.3%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Oakland +15.3%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    St Clair +10.5%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Washtenaw +9.5%\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    Wayne +15.2%\r\n    \r\n \r\n \r\nNOTE: These numbers come from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and can be found on the New York Times\u2019 website HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398377", "Thank our veterans and troops this season with Holiday Mail for Heroes", "2014-11-17", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Help share the spirit of the season with our veterans, members of the military, and their families!\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Southwest Michigan is invited to share the spirit of the season with our veterans, members of the military, and their families by participating in the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the program allows Americans to express their warm greetings of thanks and holiday cheer with members of our Armed Forces. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, is encouraging area residents, schools, and community organizations to get involved in the nationwide program by sending personalized greeting cards of appreciation. \u201cA holiday greeting card is a simple but meaningful way to let our brave service members, veterans, and their families know how much we care,\u201d said Upton. \u201cThe holidays are an especially important time to let these men and women know that we are grateful for their service and appreciate the daily sacrifices that they and their loved ones make for all of us.\u201d Beginning this year, the Holiday Mail for Heroes program takes on a different look as individual Red Cross chapters take complete control of the program, meaning there will no longer be a national P.O. Box to which cards are sent. Local Red Cross offices are collecting, sorting, and distributing the holiday greeting cards.  Upton invites constituents to drop off their Holiday Mail for Heroes greeting cards at either of his constituent service offices, in Kalamazoo or St. Joseph/Benton Harbor. Upton\u2019s offices will be accepting cards until Wednesday, December 3. Kalamazoo District Office  \r\n157 South Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 180  \r\nKalamazoo, MI 49007  \r\n269-385-0039 St Joseph/Benton Harbor District Office  \r\n720 Main Street  \r\nSt. Joseph, MI 49085  \r\n269-982-1986 The American Red Cross has kindly asked senders to keep in mind a few guidelines: DO: * Include a heartfelt message and signature  \r\n* Use generic salutations such as \u201cDear Service Member, Veteran, or Military Family Member\u201d DO NOT: * Include personal contact information such as home or email addresses  \r\n* Include inserts of any kind; these items will be removed during the reviewing process\r\n* Send letters, packages, or gifts; only cards are accepted\r\n* Use cards that contain glitter, which can aggravate existing health issues Holiday Mail for Heroes participants can help spread the word through social media by using the hashtag: #holidaymail. For more information on the program, please visit: http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/holiday-mail-for-heroes.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1537", "Stabenow, Benishek, Peters Introduce Bill to Stop $100 Million Increase in Electric Bills for Upper Peninsula Families, Small Businesses", "2014-11-17", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow, Benishek, Peters Introduce Bill to Stop $100 Million Increase in Electric Bills for Upper Peninsula Families, Small Businesses \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 17, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Congressman Dan Benishek (MI-1), and Congressman Gary Peters (MI-14) today introduced legislation that would require additional oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), allowing the agency to stop a pending $100 million annual electric rate increase for families and businesses in the Upper Peninsula. This legislation follows a recent regulatory decision made by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) that would force consumers in the Upper Peninsula to pay for 99 percent of the Presque Isle Power Plant's operating costs. This decision by NERC upended an earlier FERC finding that UP customers should be responsible for 14 percent of the power plant's operating costs. FERC shares oversight responsibilities and has a mandate to consider utility cost allocation issues. The POWER Act would require FERC to review, analyze, and disapprove any NERC decision that resulted in unjust and unreasonable rate increases on families and businesses. This new authority would provide FERC a direct path to overturn unfair cost shifts resulting from NERC actions. \"Seniors, small businesses, and families in the UP should not be forced to pay for unjust and unreasonable rate increases, while the benefits of this plant continue to be shared with communities in other states,\" said Stabenow. \"This bill will help keep utility costs from increasing for Michigan families and seniors and keep the doors of small businesses open by creating a new pathway to make sure everyone is paying their fair share. I don't expect my neighbor to pay my electric bill each month. No one should be forced to pay for unjust utility costs.\" \"Residents of the Upper Peninsula-from families to seniors to schools and small businesses-can't be expected to shoulder the burden of unfair rate increases,\" said Rep. Benishek. \"These rate increases are unacceptable and I am committed to finding a solution that will ensure that residents of the Upper Peninsula are not forced to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on their table this winter.\"  \"With winter just around the corner, it is critical that Michigan families have access to reliable and affordable electricity in every part of the state,\" said Rep. Gary Peters. \"This bipartisan bill will help ensure that utility costs are distributed in a fair and equitable way.\" Last month, Sen. Stabenow and Rep. Benishek called for a moratorium on NERC's decision and asked FERC to consider the Michigan Public Service Commission's complaint that the resulting rate increases for people in the UP are not just and reasonable. Earlier this week, FERC announced it would delay the UP rate increases that were previously expected to begin on December 1 in order to further investigate the problem.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1538", "Stabenow Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Child Care Legislation", "2014-11-17", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Child Care Legislation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 17, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today voted with a bipartisan group of 88 Senators to pass a bill that will strengthen health and safety protections and improve the quality of care for child care assistance programs that are available to families. This bill will also require additional training and education for caretakers participating in these programs. Sen. Stabenow has been a long-time supporter of the Child Care and Development Block Grant program and called upon lawmakers to support the program earlier this year.\n\"Today's vote is great news for families across the country,\" said Stabenow. \"Families who are trying to juggle jobs and child care need to know their children are getting safe, healthy, and nurturing child care. By strengthening safety standards and training for child care workers, we are making sure children are getting the best possible start in life.\"\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-applauds-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-child-care-legislation", "Stabenow Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Child Care Legislation", "2014-11-17", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Child Care Legislation \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 17, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today voted with a bipartisan group of 88 Senators to pass a bill that will strengthen health and safety protections and improve the quality of care for child care assistance programs that are available to families. This bill will also require additional training and education for caretakers participating in these programs. Sen. Stabenow has been a long-time supporter of the Child Care and Development Block Grant program and called upon lawmakers to support the program earlier this year.\n\"Today's vote is great news for families across the country,\" said Stabenow. \"Families who are trying to juggle jobs and child care need to know their children are getting safe, healthy, and nurturing child care. By strengthening safety standards and training for child care workers, we are making sure children are getting the best possible start in life.\"\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-benishek-peters-introduce-bill-to-stop-100-million-increase-in-electric-bills-for-upper-peninsula-families-small-businesses", "Stabenow, Benishek, Peters Introduce Bill to Stop $100 Million Increase in Electric Bills for Upper Peninsula Families, Small Businesses", "2014-11-17", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow, Benishek, Peters Introduce Bill to Stop $100 Million Increase in Electric Bills for Upper Peninsula Families, Small Businesses \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 17, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Congressman Dan Benishek (MI-1), and Congressman Gary Peters (MI-14) today introduced legislation that would require additional oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), allowing the agency to stop a pending $100 million annual electric rate increase for families and businesses in the Upper Peninsula. This legislation follows a recent regulatory decision made by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) that would force consumers in the Upper Peninsula to pay for 99 percent of the Presque Isle Power Plant's operating costs. This decision by NERC upended an earlier FERC finding that UP customers should be responsible for 14 percent of the power plant's operating costs. FERC shares oversight responsibilities and has a mandate to consider utility cost allocation issues. The POWER Act would require FERC to review, analyze, and disapprove any NERC decision that resulted in unjust and unreasonable rate increases on families and businesses. This new authority would provide FERC a direct path to overturn unfair cost shifts resulting from NERC actions. \"Seniors, small businesses, and families in the UP should not be forced to pay for unjust and unreasonable rate increases, while the benefits of this plant continue to be shared with communities in other states,\" said Stabenow. \"This bill will help keep utility costs from increasing for Michigan families and seniors and keep the doors of small businesses open by creating a new pathway to make sure everyone is paying their fair share. I don't expect my neighbor to pay my electric bill each month. No one should be forced to pay for unjust utility costs.\" \"Residents of the Upper Peninsula-from families to seniors to schools and small businesses-can't be expected to shoulder the burden of unfair rate increases,\" said Rep. Benishek. \"These rate increases are unacceptable and I am committed to finding a solution that will ensure that residents of the Upper Peninsula are not forced to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on their table this winter.\"  \"With winter just around the corner, it is critical that Michigan families have access to reliable and affordable electricity in every part of the state,\" said Rep. Gary Peters. \"This bipartisan bill will help ensure that utility costs are distributed in a fair and equitable way.\" Last month, Sen. Stabenow and Rep. Benishek called for a moratorium on NERC's decision and asked FERC to consider the Michigan Public Service Commission's complaint that the resulting rate increases for people in the UP are not just and reasonable. Earlier this week, FERC announced it would delay the UP rate increases that were previously expected to begin on December 1 in order to further investigate the problem.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398375", "House passes bipartisan legislation to approve job-creating Keystone XL energy project", "2014-11-14", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today marks the ninth time the House has voted to advance construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which has been tied up in red tape now for over six years. \r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      The U.S. House of Representatives today approved bipartisan legislation \u2013 H.R. 5682 \u2013 to approve the application for the Keystone XL pipeline. The landmark energy project is estimated to support tens of thousands of U.S. jobs and provide for the delivery of affordable North American energy supplies. But despite the untold economic benefits and the environmental \u201cgreen light\u201d from the U.S. Department of State, the project has remained tied up in red tape for more than six years. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, praised today\u2019s bipartisan vote of 252 to 161. A vote on the legislation is expected in the U.S. Senate next week. \u201cPresident Obama famously proclaimed in January 2013 that he would do \u2018whatever it takes\u2019 to create jobs and 2014 was renamed the President's so-called \u2018Year of Action.\u2019 But when the chips are down, President Obama is incapable of saying \u2018yes\u2019 to a project that would create thousands of American jobs and advance our energy security. But despite the President\u2019s excuses, we haven\u2019t given up on finding a bipartisan solution,\u201d said Upton. \u201cHopefully, this ninth vote is the charm, and the Senate and President will finally agree that after six years, it\u2019s time to say yes to energy and yes to jobs.\u201d The Keystone XL project has been exhaustively studied with more than 22,000 pages of federal environmental review. It is also expected to be one of the safest pipelines ever built, adhering to the new pipeline safety standards that were advanced by Upton and Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., and signed into law by the President in January 2012.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-kildee-elected-colleagues-serve-regional-whip", "Congressman Dan Kildee Elected by Colleagues to Serve as Regional Whip", "2014-11-14", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Dan Kildee", "K000380", "dankildee.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today was elected by his Democratic colleagues to serve as Regional Whip for the Midwest Region in the 114th Congress. The new and expanded role for Congressman Kildee will position him to advocate for the Midwest region in Congress as well as assist Democratic leadership in managing legislative business on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. I am honored that my colleagues elected me to serve as Regional Whip, Congressman Kildee said. The Midwest is truly a reflection of the best of America, and I look forward to making sure our region's interests are represented in Congress. Michigan and the Midwest have a rich manufacturing heritage and continue to play a vital role in manufacturing and trade. It's my hope that in the coming Congress, Democrats and Republicans will work together to promote economic growth and pass Make it in America' legislation to support American companies creating high-wage, high-skill jobs here, not overseas. Congratulations to Rep. Dan Kildee on being elected to serve as a Regional Whip in the 114th Congress, Whip Hoyer said. Rep. Kildee is a strong leader for Michigan and the Midwest, and this election reflects the respect he enjoys from his peers in the region. I look forward to working with him to advance priorities important to families and businesses in the Midwest and throughout our nation, including the Make It In America' plan to support the creation of well-paying jobs and bolster manufacturing here at home. I'm confident he will work to bring both parties together to advance this jobs agenda and help ensure more families can make it in America. In the 113th Congress, Congressman Kildee was appointed an Assistant Whip by House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-05). In the current Congress, he also serves as the freshman representative on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-dan-kildee-michiganders-sick-and-tired-billions-tax-breaks-oil", "Congressman Dan Kildee: Michiganders Sick and Tired of Billions in Tax Breaks for Oil Companies at Expense of Working Families", "2014-11-14", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Dan Kildee", "K000380", "dankildee.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Latest GOP Bill under Consideration Creates Special Tax Exemption for Canadian Oil Company Seeking to Build Keystone XL Pipeline", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141114185518/http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398492", "Walberg Votes to Move Forward with Keystone XL Pipeline", "2014-11-14", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Walberg Votes to Move Forward with Keystone XL Pipeline \n   \n    \n       \n      \n  \n    \n      f \n      t \n      #\n      e\n      \n      \n    \n    \n      \n        Washington,\n        Nov 14\n      \n       \n    \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n    \n      \n      \n      Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Walberg voted for H.R. 5682 to provide immediate authority for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, an energy infrastructure project that has been delayed for over six years. H.R. 5682 passed on a strong bipartisan vote of 252-161.\n\u201cBipartisan support for the pipeline continues to grow while the Obama Administration and the Senate have blocked every effort over the last six years to pass this important energy infrastructure and boost our economy. \u00a0The Senate and President are out of excuses \u2013 let\u2019s approve the Keystone pipeline and begin construction on this project that will create jobs and lower energy costs,\u201d said Rep. Walberg following the vote.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141115214319/http://dankildee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-dan-kildee-elected-by-colleagues-to-serve-as-regional-whip", "Congressman Dan Kildee Elected by Colleagues to Serve as Regional Whip", "2014-11-14", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Dan Kildee", "K000380", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today was elected by his Democratic colleagues to serve as Regional Whip for the Midwest Region in the 114th Congress. The new and expanded role for Congressman Kildee will position him to advocate for the Midwest region in Congress as well as assist Democratic leadership in managing legislative business on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\u201cI am honored that my colleagues elected me to serve as Regional Whip,\u201d Congressman Kildee said. \u201cThe Midwest is truly a reflection of the best of America, and I look forward to making sure our region\u2019s interests are represented in Congress. Michigan and the Midwest have a rich manufacturing heritage and continue to play a vital role in manufacturing and trade. It\u2019s my hope that in the coming Congress, Democrats and Republicans will work together to promote economic growth and pass \u2018Make it in America\u2019 legislation to support American companies creating high-wage, high-skill jobs here, not overseas.\u201d\n\u201cCongratulations to Rep. Dan Kildee on being elected to serve as a Regional Whip in the 114th Congress,\u201d Whip Hoyer said. \u201cRep. Kildee is a strong leader for Michigan and the Midwest, and this election reflects the respect he enjoys from his peers in the region. I look forward to working with him to advance priorities important to families and businesses in the Midwest and throughout our nation, including the \u2018Make It In America\u2019 plan to support the creation of well-paying jobs and bolster manufacturing here at home. I\u2019m confident he will work to bring both parties together to advance this jobs agenda and help ensure more families can make it in America.\u201d\nIn the 113th Congress, Congressman Kildee was appointed an Assistant Whip by House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-05). In the current Congress, he also serves as the freshman representative on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141115215001/http://dankildee.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-dan-kildee-michiganders-sick-and-tired-of-billions-in-tax", "Congressman Dan Kildee: Michiganders Sick and Tired of Billions in Tax Breaks for Oil Companies at Expense of Working Families", "2014-11-14", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Dan Kildee", "K000380", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today expressed strong opposition to a bill being brought to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives giving a foreign oil corporation a multi-million dollar tax break while at the same time potentially leaving Michiganders on the hook for the costs associated with the spill of foreign tar sands oil in the U.S.\nThe bill under consideration today would exempt TransCanada Corporation, a Canadian oil company attempting to build the Keystone XL pipeline in the U.S., from making an 8 cent per barrel contribution toward the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. Currently, conventional crude oil companies are required to contribute 8 cents per barrel to the Trust Fund, but oil sands crude oil, which TransCanada is attempting to distribute, are exempt from such contributions.\nIn 2013, TransCanada reported $1.5 billion in profits.\n\u201cUnder this bill, foreign oil companies collect billions in profits while taxpayers get stuck with the mess in the event of an oil spill,\u201d Congressman Kildee said. \u201cWhy should a Canadian corporation get another tax break paid for by American taxpayers? My constituents are sick and tired of special corporate tax breaks for oil companies, not to mention also having to shell out millions of dollars in cleanup costs when things go wrong. Foreign companies like TransCanada should get no special exemptions at my constituents\u2019 expense.\u201d\nCongressman Kildee expressed great concern with making American taxpayers potentially liable for the cleanup associated with an oil spill, similar to the 2010 Enbridge oil spill in Michigan.\n\u201cMichiganders know all too well the devastating and long-term negative consequences of oil spills,\u201d Congressman Kildee said. \u201cFour years later, we are still cleaning up over a million gallons of oil sands crude oil in Michigan waterways from the Enbridge oil spill. Oil companies and pipelines like the Keystone XL carrying oil sands need to be held to the same standard as other oil companies and not get special carve outs to boost their profits and lessens their liability in the event of a spill.\u201d\nIn July 2010, a pipeline operated by Enbridge Energy burst, spilling over a million gallons in the Talmadge Creek and Kalamazoo River. To date, it is the largest inland oil spill and one of the costliest. According to Enbridge\u2019s recent Security and Exchange Commission filing, cleanup costs have already reached $1.21 billion and growing.\nCongressman Kildee has continuously fought to end taxpayer-funded subsidies for Big Oil companies. Last year in Congress, he co-sponsored H.R. 601, the Permanent Repeal of Oil Subsidies Act, which would permanently end taxpayer-funded giveaways to the nation\u2019s largest oil companies. The bill, which has not been allowed an up-or-down vote in Congress, would save taxpayers more than $80 billion over the next decade.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398373", "Upton honors U-M med school dean as leader in public health", "2014-11-13", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "\"The discoveries being made in the life sciences astound and amaze, opening up opportunities for therapies, treatments, and care never before possible. Thanks to the leadership of individuals like Dr. Woolliscroft, the United States will continue to lead the world in providing the highest level of patient care and medical training.\" - Rep. Upton\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today recognized Dr. James O. Woolliscroft as a national leader in the field of public health. Since 2007, Dr. Woolliscroft has served as dean of the University of Michigan Medical School and was recognized this weekend by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) with its highest honor: the Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education.Dr. Woolliscroft has taken an active interest in Upton\u2019s bipartisan 21st Century Cures initiative, which is focused on accelerating the discovery, development, and delivery of lifesaving treatments for patients in the United States. Dr. Woolliscroft participated in Upton\u2019s first Cures roundtable on May 6, 2014, along with leaders from the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration. In October, Dr. Woolliscroft welcomed Upton to campus for a tour of the University of Michigan Health System laboratories to see firsthand the incredible scientific discoveries being made by Michigan researchers today. Learn more about 21st Century Cures here Read Dr. Woolliscroft\u2019s October 31 viewpoint in the Kalamazoo Gazette here The full text of Upton\u2019s remarks in the Congressional Record follow: Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, I joined my Energy and Commerce Committee colleague Diana DeGette of Colorado in launching a bipartisan initiative called 21st Century Cures, which is taking the first-ever comprehensive look at the cures process here in the United States \u2013 from discovery to development to delivery. Our goal is to help bring lifesaving treatments, devices, and therapies to patients faster and ensure our nation\u2019s laboratories and manufacturers remain global leaders in medical innovation. Our initiative has fostered a nationwide dialogue, bringing together the brightest minds in the field of public health. One of Michigan\u2019s health leaders has been a part of that conversation from the very beginning, taking part in our first Cures roundtable on May 6: Dr. James O. Woolliscroft, MD, dean of the University of Michigan Medical School. I recently had the opportunity to speak with some of the nation\u2019s top health researchers about the cutting-edge work being done in their laboratories at the University of Michigan. The scientific discoveries being made there are truly incredible and will ultimately help save untold American lives. The work being done within the University of Michigan Health System and at the U-M Medical School in particular is in no small part thanks to the visionary leadership of Dr. Woolliscroft. Dr. Woolliscroft was recently recognized by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) with its highest honor: the Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education. Dr. Woolliscroft has been a national leader in medical education for more than three decades, since joining the U-M medical faculty in 1980. He has served the school in several capacities until becoming dean in 2007, with a focus on transforming the curriculum to train our next generation of medical leaders. In the words of one of his AAMC nominators, Dr. Woolliscroft \u201chas been consistently ahead of his time and often prophetic about the trends in medical education.\u201d He was among the first to advocate moving the paradigm of medical education from the acquisition of knowledge to performance-based metrics. Likewise, Dr. Woolliscroft was among the first to champion medical student training in community settings. Through his tireless efforts, these have become the new standards in medical education. And like all great teachers, Dr. Woolliscroft not only imparts knowledge, but inspires others through his passion for educating. The discoveries being made in the life sciences astound and amaze, opening up opportunities for therapies, treatments, and care never before possible. Thanks to the leadership of individuals like Dr. Woolliscroft, the United States will continue to lead the world in providing the highest level of patient care and medical training.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-votes-move-forward-keystone-xl-pipeline", "Walberg Votes to Move Forward with Keystone XL Pipeline", "2014-11-13", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  Today, Rep. Walberg voted for H.R. 5682 to provide immediate authority for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, an energy infrastructure project that has been delayed for over six years. H.R. 5682 passed on a strong bipartisan vote of 252-161.\n\"Bipartisan support for the pipeline continues to grow while the Obama Administration and the Senate have blocked every effort over the last six years to pass this important energy infrastructure and boost our economy. The Senate and President are out of excuses  let's approve the Keystone pipeline and begin construction on this project that will create jobs and lower energy costs,\" said Rep. Walberg following the vote.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398372", "Upton: Presidents unfair emissions deal with China endangers Michigans recovery, jobs", "2014-11-12", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement in response to President Obama\u2019s announcement that he has struck a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping to reduce carbon emissions. \u201cAmerica\u2019s pain is truly China\u2019s gain. If the President has his way, communities in Michigan and across the country will continue to be at a disadvantage for many years to come. The Chinese are promising to double their emissions while the administration is skirting Congress to impose drastic new regulations inhibiting our own growth and competitiveness. Michigan is at long last on the right track with a resurgence in manufacturing job creation, rising home values, and affordable energy prices. Our families and employers have come too far to turn back the clock on our recovery. Our top priority must be jobs and the economy \u2013 plain and simple.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141112185727/http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398491", "The Washington Post: VA restructuring plan draws virtually no outside enthusiasm", "2014-11-12", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday unveiled\u00a0a\u00a0restructuring plan\u00a0to regain the public\u2019s trust and ensure smoother operations after\u00a0the agency\u2019s recent scheduling scandal, but veterans groups and\u00a0key members of Congress have expressed little enthusiasm for the proposals.\nThe American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars have said nothing\u00a0about\u00a0the plans, which is unusual for a major initiative. Meanwhile, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America expressed cautious optimism, mixed with a dash of criticism.\n\u201cAfter years of failure, missed deadlines and disappointment at VA, our veterans will only celebrate when we see results,\u201d IAVA chief executive Paul Rieckhoff said Monday. \u201cWe\u2019re all rooting for Secretary McDonald and the VA, but IAVA members won\u2019t be satisfied until the mission is accomplished and we see a measurable difference in local communities nationwide.\u201d\n Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald speaks about his efforts to improve services during a news conference at the National Press Club on Nov. 7. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)\nSenate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) didn\u2019t address any specifics of the VA plan in a statement about the initiative Monday. Instead, he applauded\u00a0the department\u2019s recent efforts to hire more health professionals who can help deal with increasing\u00a0demand.\n\u201cThat\u2019s the senator\u2019s major focus and the subject of his meetings with [VA Secretary Robert McDonald] on VA reform,\u201d said Jeff Frank, a Sanders spokesman.\nHouse Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-Fla.), one of the department\u2019s\u00a0staunchest critics, suggested in a statement Monday that nothing will\u00a0appease him like seeing quick firings of\u00a0employees\u00a0who were responsible for the scheduling scandal, which involved widespread falsification of appointment data to cover up treatment delays.\n\u201cNew plans, initiatives and organizational structures are all well and good, but they will not produce their intended results until VA rids itself of the employees who have shaken veterans\u2019 trust in the system,\u201d Miller said. \u201cSo far, VA hasn\u2019t done that \u2014\u00a0as evidenced by the fact that the majority of those who caused the VA scandal are still on the department payroll.\u201d\nLast month, the\u00a0department implemented\u00a0its first official firing\u00a0under new rules that Congress and President Obama approved this summer\u00a0for removing\u00a0senior executives over\u00a0wrongdoing\u00a0and performance\u00a0issues.\nAll told, the agency has proposed terminations for four senior executives, and McDonald, who took office in the wake of the scheduling scandal, has said that he has proposed disciplinary action for about 40 employees, with the\u00a0possibility of 1,000 more to come.\nBut many Republicans, especially Miller, have accused the VA chief of moving too slowly. In particular, the chairman takes issue with the department giving employees five days\u2019 notice before initiating the firing process to give them time to answer the charges against them.\nMiller has also complained that VA executives have a chance to retire\u00a0or\u00a0accept other federal jobs\u00a0before the agency has a chance to finalize their removals.\nMcDonald\u00a0has argued\u00a0that he is holding\u00a0employees accountable as fast as he can while allowing for due process. He said during\u00a0a media breakfast last week\u00a0that he can\u2019t just \u201cwalk into a room and simply fire people,\u201d even with the new law in place for removing bad actors.\nThe legislation that was approved this summer shortened the appeal process for senior executives who are proposed for removal, but it does not allow the VA to oust employees\u00a0without a chance to respond.\n\u201cNo one doubts that reforming VA is a tough job,\u201d Miller said. \u201cBut getting rid of failed executives should be the easiest part \u2014\u00a0not the most difficult.\u201d\nTo read the original article at the Washington Post, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://walberg.house.gov/media/press-releases/walberg-statement-president-s-support-regulating-internet", "Walberg Statement on Presidents Support for Regulating the Internet", "2014-11-11", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "walberg.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Tim Walberg issued the following statement in response to President Obama's announcement of his support for regulating the Internet as a utility under Title II of the Communications Act:\n\"The President's recently announced support for regulating the Internet as a utility is bad for consumers, entrepreneurs, and the future of our economy. The Internet has served as an engine for economic growth precisely because of its freedom from undue government regulation and interference. The FCC is an independent body and should resist this political pressure from the White House to regulate the internet in a way which will increase online censorship, kill jobs and limit future innovations.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141111190116/http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398489", "Walberg Statement on Presidents Support for Regulating the Internet", "2014-11-11", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Walberg Statement on President\u2019s Support for Regulating the Internet \n   \n    \n       \n      \n  \n    \n      f \n      t \n      #\n      e\n      \n      \n    \n    \n      \n        Washington,\n        Nov 11\n      \n       \n    \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n    \n      \n      \n      WASHINGTON, DC\u00a0\u2013 Rep. Tim Walberg issued the following statement in response to President Obama\u2019s announcement of his support for regulating the Internet as a utility under Title II of the Communications Act:\n\"The President's recently announced support for regulating the Internet as a utility is bad for consumers, entrepreneurs, and the future of our economy.\u00a0 The Internet has served as an engine for economic growth precisely because of its freedom from undue government regulation and interference. The FCC is an independent body and should resist this political pressure from the White House to regulate the internet in a way which will increase online censorship, kill jobs and limit future innovations.\"\u00a0 \n\u00a0\n    \n  \n  \n  \n    \n      f \n      t \n      #\n      e", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141111190150/http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398490", "Jackson Cit Pat: Take time to reflect on the many sacrifices our nation's veterans have made for our country", "2014-11-11", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "As we take time this week to pay tribute to our military men and women who have returned home from the battlefield, I hope you will make the day more personal by reflecting on individuals in our community \u2013 whether a relative, neighbor or friend \u2013 who volunteered to put on a uniform and serve in defense of our great nation.\nI've been personally inspired by the story of Samuel MacDonald Worthington, a 1934 graduate of Jackson High School who left his position as a draftsman and tool designer to enlist in the Navy.\u00a0\nAlthough older than most in training, he was determined to excel as a pilot, and served in World War II as a flight instructor and a patrol plane commander. When his overseas tour ended, Lt. (jg) Worthington re-enlisted to ensure that all of his crew members returned home safely.\u00a0\nDuring his second deployment, Worthington's plane came upon the wreckage of the U.S.S. Indianapolis (CA-35), in the Pacific Ocean \u2013 one of the worst at sea naval disasters in history.\nJust after\u00a0midnight on July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis with almost 1,200 crew members on board, was hit by two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine.\nThe ship was split into three parts, and it sank within 12 minutes. Three-quarters of the crew died in the attack, making it the largest loss of life at sea in the Navy's history.\nWhile on patrol from Saipan to Jinamoc, Worthington and his crew noticed a flash and a large oil slick.\nThey saw the survivors of the tragedy, with sharks around the perimeter, and the crew began dropping all survival gear \u2013 including their own life jackets and rafts - but their request for permission to land and pick up survivors was denied.\nWorthington's daughter Dee-Dee says, \"My precious father has passed to his heavenly home, but I still have contact with the radioman. My mother and I were honored to represent my father at the opening of an exhibit at the National Military History Center in Auburn, Indiana.\nThe exhibit included a U.S.S. Indianapolis display with a picture of my dad/crew and an informative write-up.\u00a0We also were humbled to meet some of the survivors.\"\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\nOn Veterans Day, we will pause to reflect on the many sacrifices our nation's uniformed men and women have made for our country.\nHere in the House of Representatives, I've worked to honor those sacrifices by supporting a number of veterans' bills, including legislation to address the disability claim backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), improve vocational and educational opportunities, and to help vulnerable disabled veterans maintain housing.\nIn May, I introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure living Medal of Honor recipients receive timely access to their health benefits.\nWe have a duty to make sure these heroes have access to the VA when they need it, and the Medal of Honor Priority Care Act will ensure that this select group of individuals is guaranteed high-quality care.\nI've also spearheaded efforts to assist service members as they end their military service and transition back into civilian life.\nThe\u00a0Service Members Transition Improvement Act is a bipartisan bill I've introduced to strengthen the connection between separating soldiers and veteran service organizations by providing a more accessible and up-to-date copy of their information to state veterans agencies.\u00a0\nThe legislation was later included as an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act which passed in the House of Representatives earlier this year.\nFor those heroes who are no longer with us, such as Lt. Samuel Worthington, we will forever be grateful for their heroic military service and defense of our nation's freedoms.\nFor those who are still living in our community, we will continue to demonstrate our gratitude and work to provide the benefits and care they have earned and deserved.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1536", "Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Award John Dingell With Nations Highest Civilian Honor", "2014-11-10", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Award John Dingell With Nation\u0092s Highest Civilian Honor \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 10, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement congratulating Congressman John D. Dingell on being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama:\n\"This prestigious honor is a fitting tribute to John Dingell's lifetime of public service standing up for Michigan families. Known as America's watchdog, his accomplishments have impacted so many of our country's landmark laws including the Civil Rights Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act and health care reform. His service will have a positive impact on Americans for generations to come.\"\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-statement-on-announcement-to-award-john-dingell-with-nation-and-146s-highest-civilian-honor", "Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Award John Dingell With Nations Highest Civilian Honor", "2014-11-10", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Award John Dingell With Nations Highest Civilian Honor \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 10, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement congratulating Congressman John D. Dingell on being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama:\n\"This prestigious honor is a fitting tribute to John Dingell's lifetime of public service standing up for Michigan families. Known as America's watchdog, his accomplishments have impacted so many of our country's landmark laws including the Civil Rights Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act and health care reform. His service will have a positive impact on Americans for generations to come.\"\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398370", "Upton responds to latest air bag recall reports", "2014-11-07", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today responded to new reports regarding the recalls of vehicles equipped with faulty Takata air bag inflators. The New York Times today reported that Takata may have been aware of the dangerous defect as early as 2004 but failed to alert safety regulators. Upton\u2019s committee began a review of the Takata air bag issue even before these latest revelations, and has already received bipartisan staff briefings from NHTSA and manufacturers on the status of the air bag recalls; the panel\u2019s oversight of the issue is ongoing.\u201cOur first and most urgent priority is ensuring that drivers and their families are safe on the road. As the recalls continue and the faulty airbags are replaced, we also need answers about when the danger was discovered and whether it was concealed from regulators, or not adequately understood once the regulators became aware. A consistent focus for the committee has been information sharing \u2013 making sure that as soon as a danger is identified, the regulators are notified and a plan is put into place to address it. Auto safety will continue to be a priority for this committee for the rest of this Congress and well into next year,\u201d said Upton. The Energy and Commerce Committee has been actively engaged on auto safety issues this year. Upton\u2019s committee conducted an extensive investigation into the General Motors ignition switch recall, and recently released a report detailing NHTSA\u2019s failures in identifying the deadly problem. Following this report, Upton and other committee leaders have requested a Government Accountability Office review of NHTSA\u2019s structure and effectiveness, including the agency\u2019s information sharing capabilities.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398371", "THE RIPON ADVANCE: Upton outlines priorities for 114th Congress", "2014-11-06", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "By Aaron MartinRep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) recently outlined the House Energy and Commerce Committee\u2019s priorities for the 114th Congress on Wednesday and reflected on the committee\u2019s bipartisan success in the 113th Congress.  \u201cAt the Energy and Commerce Committee, we have had a proven record of bipartisan success and that will only continue to grow in the coming years,\u201d Upton, the chairman of the committee, said. \u201cEarlier this year, my Democratic colleague Diana DeGette joined me in launching the 21st Century Cures initiative with the goal of accelerating the pace of new cures and treatments. We have heard from patients, researchers, care givers and innovators for the past several months about the tremendous opportunities we have in the United States to find treatments for the thousands of diseases without them and close the gap between the science of cures and how we regulate them.\u201d\u00a0 Upton said the committee would continue to advance the 21st Century Cures initiative in hopes of bringing hope to patients across the country.\u00a0 \u201cThis is also our chance to govern on energy and environmental policy,\u201d Upton said. \u201cWe achieved great bipartisan success in the House this Congress advancing commonsense solutions that seek to harness the benefits of the American energy boom and empower states. We unveiled a broad new energy vision called the Architecture of Abundance, which includes plans to build a modern new energy infrastructure and increase energy efficiency. We want to build off our past successes and work together to see these policies enacted.\u201d\u00a0 Upton also noted that the committee\u2019s work to update the nation\u2019s communications laws to meet the demands of the 21st century.\u00a0 \u201cOver the next several months, we will take what we have learned from our hearings and white papers to update the law to boost job creation and economic growth in the innovation era,\u201d Upton said. \u201cLikewise, we have made progress on key issues to consumers, workers and job creators, exploring issues that range from data protection to privacy to manufacturing. We will continue to advance these priorities in the coming year.\u201d\u00a0 Creating jobs and growing the economy will also remain focal points of the committee going forward, Upton said. Read the full article online here View the committee\u2019s bipartisan #RecordOfSuccess in the 113th Congress here", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://dankildee.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-dan-kildee-sixth-circuit-ruling-gay-marriage", "Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Sixth Circuit Ruling on Gay Marriage", "2014-11-06", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Dan Kildee", "K000380", "dankildee.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Dan Kildee issued the following statement after the Sixth Circuit upheld gay marriage bans in Michigan, Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee: While I am disappointed in today's ruling by the Sixth Circuit, I know in the long view of history it will only be a small setback in the ultimate pursuit of equality. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.' Today's ruling stands contrary to over two dozen recent court rulings in favor of marriage equality. From trial courts to federal appeals courts, judges across our nation have reached the same conclusion: that marriage is a fundamental right that cannot be denied to same-sex couples. Yet Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette continue their ideological crusade against loving Michigan families at taxpayer's expense. With today's ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court should immediately take up the issue of marriage equality, as I am confident that the U.S. Constitution affords every Michigander and American the right to marry whom they choose. Love is love, and equality will ultimately prevail.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141109072029/http://dankildee.house.gov:80/media-center/press-releases/statement-by-congressman-dan-kildee-on-sixth-circuit-ruling-on-gay", "Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Sixth Circuit Ruling on Gay Marriage", "2014-11-06", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Dan Kildee", "K000380", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Dan Kildee issued the following statement after the Sixth Circuit upheld gay marriage bans in Michigan, Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee:\n\u201cWhile I am disappointed in today\u2019s ruling by the Sixth Circuit, I know in the long view of history it will only be a small setback in the ultimate pursuit of equality. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, \u2018the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.\u2019\n\u201cToday\u2019s ruling stands contrary to over two dozen recent court rulings in favor of marriage equality. From trial courts to federal appeals courts, judges across our nation have reached the same conclusion: that marriage is a fundamental right that cannot be denied to same-sex couples. Yet Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette continue their ideological crusade against loving Michigan families at taxpayer\u2019s expense.\n\u201cWith today\u2019s ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court should immediately take up the issue of marriage equality, as I am confident that the U.S. Constitution affords every Michigander and American the right to marry whom they choose. Love is love, and equality will ultimately prevail.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398368", "Upton statement on committee priorities for the 114th Congress", "2014-11-05", "2014", "2014-11", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement regarding the committee\u2019s priorities for the 114th Congress. Upton recently unveiled the #RecordOfSuccess webpage chronicling the committee\u2019s bipartisan achievements in the 113th Congress. \u201cAt the Energy and Commerce Committee we have had a proven record of bipartisan success and that will only continue to grow in the coming years. Earlier this year my Democratic colleague Diana DeGette joined me in launching the 21st Century Cures initiative with the goal of accelerating the pace of new cures and treatments. We have heard from patients, researchers, care givers, and innovators for the past several months about the tremendous opportunities we have in the United States to find treatments for the thousands of diseases without them and close the gap between the science of cures and how we regulate them. In the coming weeks we will continue to advance this initiative and work with our colleagues in Congress and the administration to deliver hope to patients and loved ones all across the country.\u00a0 \u201cThis is also our chance to govern on energy and environmental policy. We achieved great bipartisan success in the House this Congress advancing commonsense solutions that seek to harness the benefits of the American energy boom and empower states. We unveiled a broad new energy vision called the Architecture of Abundance, which includes plans to build a modern new energy infrastructure and increase energy efficiency. We want to build off our past successes and work together to see these policies enacted.\u00a0 \u201cWe have also spent the past year gathering input and information to inform our work to bring the nation\u2019s communications laws into the 21st Century. Over the next several months, we will take what we have learned from our hearings and white papers to update the law to boost job creation and economic growth in the innovation era. Likewise, we have made progress on key issues to consumers, workers, and job creators, exploring issues that range from data protection to privacy to manufacturing. We will continue to advance these priorities in the coming year. \u201cHelping to create jobs and grow the economy have always been our focus, and will continue to be the top priority for the committee. We will work to ensure that all sectors of the economy, including health care, telecommunications, manufacturing, and energy, can tackle today\u2019s challenges and take advantage of the opportunities of the future. And we will continue our careful oversight to hold government accountable to the people. I remain very optimistic and encouraged by the success that we have had over the past two years and look forward to seeing our #RecordOfSuccess grow.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://stabenow.senate.gov?p=press_release&id=1535", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Support for Oscoda to Buy New Police Equipment", "2014-11-03", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Support for Oscoda to Buy New Police Equipment \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 03, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Oscoda Township Police Department. The funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure within rural communities across the country. The $21,000 grant will be used to help the community purchase camera systems for six patrol vehicles. \"Our first responders provide invaluable services to communities in Iosco County and throughout Michigan,\" said Senator Stabenow. \"With many rural Michigan communities facing serious budget cuts, this support is especially important. Today's announcement reinforces the partnership between our local communities and rural development, which helps to maintain the quality of life across Michigan.\"\nSenator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which has jurisdiction over the USDA and its Rural Development program.\n\u00a0\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/chairwoman-stabenow-announces-support-for-oscoda-to-buy-new-police-equipment", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Support for Oscoda to Buy New Police Equipment", "2014-11-03", "2014", "2014-11", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Debbie Stabenow", "S000770", "www.stabenow.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Support for Oscoda to Buy New Police Equipment \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMonday, November 03, 2014\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t  \n\t\t\tU.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced support for the Oscoda Township Police Department. The funding comes through the USDA's Rural Development Community Facility Grant program, which funds critical infrastructure within rural communities across the country. The $21,000 grant will be used to help the community purchase camera systems for six patrol vehicles. \"Our first responders provide invaluable services to communities in Iosco County and throughout Michigan,\" said Senator Stabenow. \"With many rural Michigan communities facing serious budget cuts, this support is especially important. Today's announcement reinforces the partnership between our local communities and rural development, which helps to maintain the quality of life across Michigan.\"\nSenator Stabenow is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, which has jurisdiction over the USDA and its Rural Development program.\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://upton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398367", "Reps. Upton, Diaz-Balart join in Kalamazoo to call for bipartisan immigration reform", "2014-10-31", "2014", "2014-10", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Fred Upton", "U000031", "upton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "The current U.S. immigration system is broken and failing millions, said U.S. Representative Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, who yesterday brought together local leaders for an immigration roundtable discussion at Southwest Michigan First in downtown Kalamazoo. Joining Upton was U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., who is the cofounder and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Conference in the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the past two years, Upton and Diaz-Balart have been leading a bipartisan effort in the House to get immigration reform legislation enacted. \u201cFrom the start, Congressman Upton has understood the problems that our immigration system faces, and we have been working together to find an answer that will bolster our economy, respect the rule of law, and protect our nation,\u201d said Rep. Diaz-Balart. \u201cI'm grateful for friends like Congressman Upton who see these problems and have committed themselves to being part of the solution. I look forward to joining him and our House colleagues in the 114th Congress to continue working towards a better tomorrow for our country.\" The roundtable gave Upton and Diaz-Balart the opportunity to share their ongoing efforts with Southwest Michigan community leaders and to encourage a constructive local dialogue on the issue. Participants included representatives from major area employers, higher education, farmers, and community advocates. \u201cImmigration reform is a critical issue for our country. In Southwest Michigan it really affects three areas: hospitality, university education and agriculture. It's really a matter of national security,\u201d said Ron Kitchens, chief executive officer of local economic development organization Southwest Michigan First. \u201cI'm glad we had the opportunity to speak to Congressman Upton, who is a huge supporter of immigration reform. And I am extremely happy he was able to bring one of the top leaders in the House on this issue, Congressman Diaz-Balart, to talk to Kalamazoo leaders.\u201d\r\nFollowing the roundtable, Upton invited Diaz-Balart to join him for the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration at St. Joseph Catholic Church hosted by the Hispanic American Council of Kalamazoo. While there, the two met with community members and reiterated their firm commitment to see reform enacted, action that both agree is years overdue. \u201cIt as a very emotional moment for me when my Congressman, Fred Upton, told leaders throughout the private sector stakeholders that we all need to work together to make immigration reform a reality,\u201d said Lori Mercedes, Executive Director of the Hispanic American Council, who also took part in the immigration roundtable earlier in the day. \u201cAnd then to have another Congressman, Mario Diaz-Balart, come and speak to our Hispanic community and tell us that yes, this is a very important issue for Congress to pass. And that they will. It was a tremendous opportunity.\u201d Upton and his staff have continued to regularly meet with a broad range of Michigan stakeholders that each bring a unique perspective to the immigration discussion: farmers, business leaders, higher education, families, faith and community groups, and law enforcement. \u201cThis is an issue that has an impact on every community in our country. To further delay reform is to perpetuate the problems of a broken system that hurts millions of families and costs our economy dearly. That is simply unbefitting our great nation,\u201d said Upton. \u201cAs we heard today, this is an issue that cannot afford to sit on the back burner any longer. I look forward to continuing my efforts with Mario to get the job done, working with Democrats and Republicans to craft legislation that the President can sign into law. The costs of inaction are simply too great.\u201d\u00a0  This August, Upton and Diaz-Balart were two of only 11 Republican House Members to vote against a measure that sought to stop the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) program that provides protections for those who illegally arrived in the United States as children.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://huizenga.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398107", "Huizenga: The Restoration of White Lake Is Great News For Muskegon County", "2014-10-30", "2014", "2014-10", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Bill Huizenga", "H001058", "huizenga.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has officially delisted White Lake from the binational list of toxic hotspots:\r\n \r\n\"Today is a great day for Muskegon County.\u00a0 Having White Lake removed as an 'area of concern' is a positive development for the communities surrounding White Lake, throughout Michigan, and across the entire Great Lakes region. White Lake's delisting and recovery is very personal to me. I have been involved in the process both as a staff member of former Congressman Peter Hoekstra as well as an elected official since 1997. \r\n \r\n\"The White Lake community has worked diligently to restore their lake to its true potential and provided the rest of the Great Lakes region with a clean up approach to emulate. \u00a0Restoration of White Lake will enhance recreational activities, expand economic opportunity, and contribute to building a stronger Whitehall, a stronger Montague, and a stronger Muskegon County.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20141029185555/http://walberg.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398486", "Thomson Reuters | IRS clarifies its position on civil forfeitures in uncharged structuring cases", "2014-10-29", "2014", "2014-10", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Tim Walberg", "W000798", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Following a slew of recent negative press involving IRS\u2019s use of civil forfeiture laws, IRS\u2019s Chief of Criminal Investigation (CI) has issued a statement stating that the agency would no longer pursue the seizure and forfeiture of funds associated solely with legal source \u201cstructuring\u201d cases unless there are exceptional circumstances that warrant such seizures or forfeitures. This article provides background on the banking laws implicated in these cases and on the Justice Department\u2019s asset forfeiture program, the facts of a recent high-profile case that brought this issue into the public eye, and proposed legislation to combat perceived civil forfeiture abuses.\nBackground.\u00a0Under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), financial institutions generally must report each deposit, withdrawal, exchange of currency or other payment or transfer which involves a transaction in currency of more than $10,000. Multiple currency transactions must be treated as a single transaction if the financial institution has knowledge that the transactions are by or on behalf of any one person and result in either cash in or cash out totalling more than $10,000 during any one business day. (31 CFR \u00a7103.22)\nA taxpayer may not \u201cstructure,\u201d or assist in structuring, his deposits (e.g., by keeping a series of deposits under the $10,000 threshold) in order to avoid BSA requirements. (31 USC 5324(a)(3)) A fine of not more than $250,000, or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both, may be imposed on a person who willfully violates this anti-structuring provision. (31 USC 5322(a))\nAccording to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) website, the DOJ\u2019s Asset Forfeiture Program \u201cencompasses the seizure and forfeiture of assets that represent the proceeds of, or were used to facilitate federal crimes. The primary mission of the Program is to employ asset forfeiture powers in a manner that enhances public safety and security. This is accomplished by removing the proceeds of crime and other assets relied upon by criminals and their associates to perpetuate their criminal activity against our society. Asset forfeiture has the power to disrupt or dismantle criminal organizations that would continue to function if we only convicted and incarcerated specific individuals.\u201d\nRecent scandal.\u00a0A recent\u00a0New York Times\u00a0article (\u201cLaw Lets I.R.S. Seize Accounts on Suspicion, No Crime Required\u201d (Oct. 25, 2014), by Shaila Dewan) profiled Carole Hinder, a restaurant owner who, for 38 years, deposited the earnings from her cash-only establishment at a local bank. According to the article, last year, without charging Hinder with any crime, IRS seized her checking account because of the less-than-$10,000 pattern in deposits\u2014which, by itself, was apparently a sufficient basis to obtain a seizure warrant despite the facts that valid business reasons may exist for keeping deposit levels under $10,000 and that doing so isn\u2019t illegal absent an intent to evade the BSA reporting requirements. (The article indicates that IRS is one of several agencies that investigates cases then refers them to the DOJ.)\nAccording to a press release by the Institute for Justice (IJ), Hinder and the IJ are bringing a lawsuit challenging the forfeiture. (\u00a0http://www.ij.org/iowa-forfeiture-release-10-27-2014\u00a0) Larry Salzman, an IJ attorney, called civil forfeiture \u201cone of the most serious assaults on property rights in America today.\u201d The IJ says that unlike criminal forfeiture (which generally follows a criminal conviction), with civil forfeiture, a property owner can have his or her property permanently taken without ever being convicted of or even charged with a crime. The IJ also alleges that IRS made 639 seizures in 2012, up from 114 in 2005\u2014a more-than-550% increase.\nRIA observation:Weekly Alert\u00a0readers might remember the Institute for Justice from their representation of the plaintiffs in the\u00a0Loving\u00a0case (Loving, et al, v. IRS, et al, 113 AFTR 2d 2014-867113 AFTR 2d 2014-867), which successfully challenged IRS\u2019s authority to regulate tax return preparers who prepare and file tax returns for compensation.\nIRS\u2019s response.\u00a0Richard Weber, chief of IRS-CI, provided the following statement to the\u00a0New York Times:\u00a0\u201cAfter a thorough review of our structuring cases over the last year and in order to provide consistency\u2026 I.R.S.-C.I. will no longer pursue the seizure and forfeiture of funds associated solely with \u201clegal source\u201d structuring cases unless there are exceptional circumstances justifying the seizure and forfeiture and the case has been approved at the director of field operations (D.F.O.) level. While the act of structuring \u2014 whether the funds are from a legal or illegal source \u2014 is against the law, I.R.S.-C.I. special agents will use this act as an indicator that further illegal activity may be occurring.\u201d\nPolitical response.\u00a0Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and senior member of the Finance Committee, commented in response that \u201c[t]he IRS plays a role in fighting money laundering and other criminal activity, but it has to treat business owners fairly. If the pendulum has swung too far in favor of the government and against fairness for innocent people, then it\u2019s time to reform civil asset forfeiture laws and procedures.\u201d\nLegislative proposals.\u00a0There have been a number of recent bills introduced regarding civil asset forfeiture (which has become an increasingly prevalent issue over the past few years, with alleged abuses occurring at the state and local levels in addition to misuse by federal agencies) prior to this latest scandal. S.2644, the \u201cFifth Amendment Integrity Restoration (FAIR) Act of 2014,\u201d was introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) back in July. The bill would make the federal government\u2019s standard of proof in civil forfeiture proceedings be \u201cclear and convincing evidence\u201d and would require the government, in addition to showing a substantial connection between the seized property and the offense in a forfeiture proceeding, to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the owner of any interest in the seized property intentionally used the property (or knowingly consented or was willfully blind to the use of the property by another) in connection with the offense.\nH.R. 5212, the \u201cCivil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2014,\u201d was also introduced in July by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI). The bill would similarly make the government\u2019s standard of proof be \u201cclear and convincing evidence,\u201d require the government to notify all owners of forfeited property of the possibility of using a public defender to argue their case, and expand the criteria to consider when weighing the proportionality of the amount of the forfeiture against the connected crime. 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