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April 16, 2014
Raising awareness and enacting new protections for human trafficking victims were discussed by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, and local law enforcement officials Monday.

April 11, 2014

JACKSON, MI – U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, will host a job fair in Jackson that will feature more than 30 employers from Jackson and surrounding counties.

The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Ave.


April 11, 2014

JACKSON, MI — After numerous community complaints, the flag outside the U.S. Post Office in downtown Jackson was replaced Tuesday, April 8.

Issues:Local Issues

April 11, 2014

A U.S. House committee voted to hold former Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify about her role in scrutinizing Tea Party groups seeking tax exemptions.

The vote today by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform was 21-12, along party lines.


March 31, 2014

A 2013 Blissfield High School graduate will realize a lifelong dream this summer when he enters the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Grayson Strouse, 18, received his congressional nomination for the academy from Rep. Tim Walberg during a town hall meeting earlier in the month in Blissfield. U.S. Sen. Carl Levin also nominated Strouse.


February 26, 2014
LANSING, MI — Agriculture carded a victory in the nation's capitol recently when the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew a controversial enforcement measure that would've resulted in onerous over-regulation for small farms employing 10 or fewer people.
Issues:Agriculture

February 25, 2014

COLDWATER — As Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Tipton) continues his tour of Michigan's 7th congressional district to discuss the affects of the Affordable Care Act on district, his message has been to continue discussions on ways to improve health care coverage while repealing "Obamacare."


February 20, 2014

JACKSON, MI – Of the 50 or so people who attended a forum Wednesday, Feb. 19, hosted by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg on the Affordable Care Act, few detailed positive experiences with the law.

Issues:Health Care

February 19, 2014

Daily Telegram Staff Writer

ADRIAN — Eight panel members described diffi­culties they have had related to the new health care law at a forum Monday in Adrian.

Issues:Health Care

February 19, 2014

ADRIAN — As the Affordable Care Act continues to frustrate many and help others, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Tipton) held the first of two town hall meetings scheduled this week to discuss his plan for repealing "Obamacare" and fixing the country's health care system.

Issues:Health Care