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March 28, 2016
More than 70 years later, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Lyman Cory still remembers seeing the American flag raised on Mount Suribachi during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.
Wounded in that battle, Cory recalled that time again Friday when he was presented with his own American flag.
Wounded in that battle, Cory recalled that time again Friday when he was presented with his own American flag.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
March 28, 2016
Standing before an audience of mostly family, he had to pause, trying to control inevitable emotion, as he recalled a soldier he knew only as Able.
Able took a fatal shot in the neck as he moved to support Lyman Cory, a young private in the U.S. Marines fighting in his first battle, Iwo Jima, during World War II.
Only a day earlier, Able had confided he was weary of war and desperate for a superficial injury that would send him away from the front.
Able took a fatal shot in the neck as he moved to support Lyman Cory, a young private in the U.S. Marines fighting in his first battle, Iwo Jima, during World War II.
Only a day earlier, Able had confided he was weary of war and desperate for a superficial injury that would send him away from the front.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
March 25, 2016
March is Women's History Month and Congressman Tim Walberg has been recognizing some female residents of Michigan's 7th Congressional District who have made a mark in their communities.
Walberg honored Coldwater's Mary Smith on the floor of the U.S. House this week for the many contributions she has made.
He said, "if you live in Branch County, you know Mary. She's family."
Issues:Local Issues
March 25, 2016
A decade ago, heroin use in Lenawee County was rare, according to law enforcement personnel.
Today, said Detective Lt. Aaron Hunt from the state police's Region of Irish Hills Narcotics Office, the drug that claims lives can be found nearly everywhere.
Today, said Detective Lt. Aaron Hunt from the state police's Region of Irish Hills Narcotics Office, the drug that claims lives can be found nearly everywhere.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
March 17, 2016
Issues:Local Issues
March 15, 2016
At a House Oversight Committee hearing today, Rep. Walberg continued to press for answers and accountability at every level on the Flint water crisis, including why the EPA didn't intervene and take action as soon as they knew this human tragedy was happening. Over the weekend, Rep. Walberg visited Flint and met with the mayor and other local officials, toured the water treatment facility, and talked with residents at a community meeting.
Issues:Local Issues
March 14, 2016
HILLSDALE — Congressman Tim Walberg (R), 7th District, met with students of the Hillsdale College chapter of the Student Veterans of America Thursday afternoon.
The informal meeting was organized by Hillsdale College senior Michael Aavang who is currently participating in a Legislative Fellowship through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Aavang himself is a former active duty United States Marine.
Aavang opened up discussion by introducing a draft legislative piece aimed at balancing out privatization of health care through the Veterans Affairs administration.
The informal meeting was organized by Hillsdale College senior Michael Aavang who is currently participating in a Legislative Fellowship through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Aavang himself is a former active duty United States Marine.
Aavang opened up discussion by introducing a draft legislative piece aimed at balancing out privatization of health care through the Veterans Affairs administration.
Issues:Veterans
March 3, 2016
By Charles Owens
Lots of government agencies are watching the clock this year, working to get new rules and regulations approved before the occupant in the White House changes early next year. The lame-duck rush to regulate has become a Washington ritual with its own name — midnight regulations.
Lots of government agencies are watching the clock this year, working to get new rules and regulations approved before the occupant in the White House changes early next year. The lame-duck rush to regulate has become a Washington ritual with its own name — midnight regulations.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
March 2, 2016
A Republican-backed bill to block a burst of last-minute "midnight regulations" from the Obama administration advanced in the House on Tuesday.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed the Midnight Rule Relief Act that Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) introduced last week with Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.).
The bill establishes a post-election moratorium on new regulations that cost the economy $100 million or more annually. Any rules necessary for imminent health or safety threats would be exempt.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed the Midnight Rule Relief Act that Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) introduced last week with Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.).
The bill establishes a post-election moratorium on new regulations that cost the economy $100 million or more annually. Any rules necessary for imminent health or safety threats would be exempt.
March 2, 2016
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg and a panel of area officials at a "Growing Jobs in Michigan" forum discussed efforts Monday to train workers to meet demand at a town hall-style meeting.
Walberg, R-Tipton, led the program at the Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center before an audience of three dozen people, including members of the community, business owners and Tech Center students. First Federal Bank Market Area President Marybeth Shunck, Lenawee Now Executive Director Jim Van Doren, LISD Superintendent Jim Philp and Rima Manufacturing President Jed Engle joined the congressman.
Walberg, R-Tipton, led the program at the Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center before an audience of three dozen people, including members of the community, business owners and Tech Center students. First Federal Bank Market Area President Marybeth Shunck, Lenawee Now Executive Director Jim Van Doren, LISD Superintendent Jim Philp and Rima Manufacturing President Jed Engle joined the congressman.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyLocal Issues