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Red-Farm-Barn
Michigan farmers work from dawn to dusk to put food on tables in our communities and all across the world.

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bipartisan-accomplishments

Despite our divided government, I have found that through honest debate and discussion we can often find common ground.


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NationalSecurity
Providing for the common defense was a key component to the creation of our federal government.

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Closeup shot of a young man writing on a note pad

Today our country spends $800 billion each year educating students in public elementary and secondary schools.  That equates to about 


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energy and gas prices

Unleashing American energy resources will provide relief to the pocketbooks of Michigan families while encouraging domestic job creation and securing long-term energy security and reliability.


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foreign-affairs

Our nation is faced with a variety of challenges abroad; below are my views on a number of issues that I continue to monitor in Congress.


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The price of health care in the United States has risen steadily for several decades.

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Border Wall
A secure border is critical to our country's success.

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construction workers smiling
Creating long-term job growth in Michigan is my top priority in Congress.

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GreatLakes
Here in Michigan, we know the Great Lakes are central to our state's identity and way of life, and I remain committed to working with my colleagues in a bipartisan fashion to advance and protect the Great Lakes, ensuring they can be enjoyed by future generations.

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SterlingStatePark

The traditional values exemplified by the hardworking people of Michigan are the same principles America was founded upon.


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SocialSecurity

We need to maintain a strong Social Security program that will provide retirement stability for its participants.


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tax form and coins

Congress needs to manage their spending just like many hard-working, honest families and businesses back in Michigan who work every day towards maintaining their responsible bottom lines.&nbs


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Rapid technological innovation is changing the way we live, how we work and access information and entertainment, and revolutionizing everything from agriculture and the auto industry, to manufactu


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Military soldier saluting American flag
Our commitment to the men and women who served in our armed forces must not end when they return home from the battlefield.

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United States Capitol Dome and Flag
Championing policies that modernize federal workplace rules to better reflect the innovative, flexible economy we have today.