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May 11, 2015
CHARLOTTE, MI (WLNS) – If you are a veteran of if you know one, Charlotte may be the place to be this morning.
Congressman Tim Walberg wants to connect Michigan vets with more available resources. In an effort to be more accessible and provided first class service to his constituents, Congressman Walberg will host a veterans' fair this morning. The fair is for any veteran looking for more information on veterans' services or maybe even a job and you get signed up right on site.
Congressman Tim Walberg wants to connect Michigan vets with more available resources. In an effort to be more accessible and provided first class service to his constituents, Congressman Walberg will host a veterans' fair this morning. The fair is for any veteran looking for more information on veterans' services or maybe even a job and you get signed up right on site.
Issues:Veterans
May 11, 2015
LANSING, Mich. — Lawmakers at both the state and federal level are looking to reform civil asset forfeiture laws to make it more difficult for police agencies to seize property from individuals believed to be involved in criminal activity, even if they have not been charged with a crime.
In February, Wally Kowalski of Van Buren County told FOX 17 his home had been raided by the Michigan State Police before he had ever been charged with a crime.
In February, Wally Kowalski of Van Buren County told FOX 17 his home had been raided by the Michigan State Police before he had ever been charged with a crime.
April 30, 2015
CAMBRIDGE TWP. — Medicare, Social Security, and government accountability were some of several topics addressed Tuesday at a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg Tuesday at the Cambridge Township Hall.
Walberg, R-Tipton, spent an hour answering questions 38 members of the audience wrote down on note cards.
Walberg said representatives in Washington have had "three good weeks. We've accomplished a number of things that are important to deal with."
Walberg, R-Tipton, spent an hour answering questions 38 members of the audience wrote down on note cards.
Walberg said representatives in Washington have had "three good weeks. We've accomplished a number of things that are important to deal with."
March 23, 2015
The St. Louis Center welcomed Congressman Tim Walberg to show off its new facilities for developmentally disabled people.
The lawmaker visited the center March 20 and saw what the new facilities looked like and interacted with many residents and staff members. Center officials also met with Walberg to discuss concerns about recent legislation that could affect the center.
The 55-year-old facility has been growing over the years as it assists and cares for people who are developmentally disabled. The new wing will allow the center to offer assisted living for its residents.
The lawmaker visited the center March 20 and saw what the new facilities looked like and interacted with many residents and staff members. Center officials also met with Walberg to discuss concerns about recent legislation that could affect the center.
The 55-year-old facility has been growing over the years as it assists and cares for people who are developmentally disabled. The new wing will allow the center to offer assisted living for its residents.
March 4, 2015
A small, but passionate number of veterans turned out Monday for a chance to ask questions of Congressman Tim Walberg about issues that concern them.
Walberg hosted the Veterans Town Hall at the VFW post on South Wagner Road. Local officials were unapologetic about the small turnout that totaled 16 people included Walberg staff and senior leadership from state organizations and the Veterans Affairs office.
Walberg hosted the Veterans Town Hall at the VFW post on South Wagner Road. Local officials were unapologetic about the small turnout that totaled 16 people included Walberg staff and senior leadership from state organizations and the Veterans Affairs office.
Issues:Veterans
February 20, 2015
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg visited Hudson Wednesday and received an update on the status of an engineering and advanced manufacturing training facility there.
Walberg, R-Tipton, toured the Southern Michigan Center for Science and Industry, a student and adult education training facility that opened in August. The program — a joint effort between the facility staff and Hudson Area Schools — was developed after the city identified an increased need for skilled tool-and-die and advanced welding workers in not only Hudson, but the region.
Walberg, R-Tipton, toured the Southern Michigan Center for Science and Industry, a student and adult education training facility that opened in August. The program — a joint effort between the facility staff and Hudson Area Schools — was developed after the city identified an increased need for skilled tool-and-die and advanced welding workers in not only Hudson, but the region.
February 12, 2015
Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg has re-introduced a package of bills intended to restrain the powers of government authorities to seize assets from citizens.
Walberg says too often, police use forfeiture powers as a revenue stream, rather than a crime-fighting tool.
Walberg cites the example of Terry Dehko, a longtime Michigan grocer, who had $35,000 in bank accounts frozen by the IRS because the agency suspected him of being a money launderer.
The only evidence the agency had was frequent deposits of cash into his accounts.
Walberg says too often, police use forfeiture powers as a revenue stream, rather than a crime-fighting tool.
Walberg cites the example of Terry Dehko, a longtime Michigan grocer, who had $35,000 in bank accounts frozen by the IRS because the agency suspected him of being a money launderer.
The only evidence the agency had was frequent deposits of cash into his accounts.
February 12, 2015
Reps. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would require federal agencies to publicly report the costs of programs.
Walberg and Cooper said the measure, titled the "Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act," would help make agency spending more transparent.
"I hate when taxpayer money is wasted," Cooper said in a statement. "It's embarrassing that we even need this bill. Congress knows what it should cut. It just needs to do the job."
Issues:Workforce
February 12, 2015
The wave of opposition to the nation's civil asset forfeiture laws grew a little larger on Tuesday as advocacy groups spoke out in favor of legislative reforms supported by members of both political parties.
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers sent a letter to every office on Capitol Hill, expressing support for proposals to stop police from seizing cash, cars and other property from people without compelling evidence of a crime.
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers sent a letter to every office on Capitol Hill, expressing support for proposals to stop police from seizing cash, cars and other property from people without compelling evidence of a crime.