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February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
Republican lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation intended to block a burst of last-minute "midnight regulations" from the Obama administration.
The Midnight Rule Relief Act, introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), would establish a post-election moratorium on new regulations that cost the economy $100 million or more annually.
The Midnight Rule Relief Act, introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), would establish a post-election moratorium on new regulations that cost the economy $100 million or more annually.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
February 9, 2016
Issues:Veterans
February 9, 2016
Congressman Tim Walberg will hold a "Growing Jobs in Michigan" town hall meeting on Tuesday, February 9 at Saline High School. In addition to Congressman Walberg, the event will feature a panel of community leaders who will talk about positive solutions for job creation and workforce development.
With February being Career and Technical Education Month, one of the key areas of discussion will be ways to help the next generation successfully enter the workforce and put more Americans back to work with 21st century skills.
With February being Career and Technical Education Month, one of the key areas of discussion will be ways to help the next generation successfully enter the workforce and put more Americans back to work with 21st century skills.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyLocal Issues
February 8, 2016
Grant money is rolling in for the River Raisin National Battlefield.
The battlefield recently learned it has received several grants from various funding arms.
Scott Bentley, park superintendent, said the battlefield will receive $514,902 this year to produce a new film about the history and significance of the Battle of the River Raisin.
An additional $30,000 will be awarded next year as part of the grant, which came from the National Parks Service.
"We are really excited," Mr. Bentley said. "We will start by hiring a company to produce the film."
The battlefield recently learned it has received several grants from various funding arms.
Scott Bentley, park superintendent, said the battlefield will receive $514,902 this year to produce a new film about the history and significance of the Battle of the River Raisin.
An additional $30,000 will be awarded next year as part of the grant, which came from the National Parks Service.
"We are really excited," Mr. Bentley said. "We will start by hiring a company to produce the film."
Issues:Local Issues
February 4, 2016
Read more about the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act here.
Issues:Local Issues
January 22, 2016
JONESVILLE — United States Congressman Tim Walberg, of the 7th District, held a coffee hour yesterday at the Jonesville City Hall.
Seats filled quickly as constituents filed in to discuss current issues with Walberg and to hear an update on recent workings at the national level.
Walberg touched basis on the affordable care act, noting recent legislation put into place to combat a tax surrounding new technological devices in the medical field.
Seats filled quickly as constituents filed in to discuss current issues with Walberg and to hear an update on recent workings at the national level.
Walberg touched basis on the affordable care act, noting recent legislation put into place to combat a tax surrounding new technological devices in the medical field.
Issues:Local Issues
January 20, 2016
The new year has started aggressively in Washington, D. C., U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg says.
Rep. Walberg, R- Tipton, spoke Tuesday at a legislative luncheon hosted by the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce at the Monroe Golf & Country Club.
"The final year of Obama looks to be a challenging year," he said. "He has not matriculated to be a coalition- building president."
He took some time to recap the accomplishments of Congress during its last few weeks of 2015.
Rep. Walberg, R- Tipton, spoke Tuesday at a legislative luncheon hosted by the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce at the Monroe Golf & Country Club.
"The final year of Obama looks to be a challenging year," he said. "He has not matriculated to be a coalition- building president."
He took some time to recap the accomplishments of Congress during its last few weeks of 2015.
Issues:Local Issues
January 13, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNS) – Following President Obama's final State of the Union address, republican Congressman Tim Walberg said the president missed the opportunity to "unite the country around bipartisan solutions."
Walberg said, "Unfortunately, the President missed that opportunity, taking the usual go-it-alone approach and describing many of the same outdated policies we've heard so many times before."
Walberg said, "Unfortunately, the President missed that opportunity, taking the usual go-it-alone approach and describing many of the same outdated policies we've heard so many times before."
December 14, 2015
Two Michigan lawmakers are inquiring whether the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has solved its problem of particulate matter on sterile surgical equipment after reports that surgeries have resumed at the hospital.
Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, and Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, wrote Friday to Ann Arbor Director Robert P. McDivitt explaining that they'd received calls about surgeries taking place, despite the continued presence of particulate matter on equipment.
Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, and Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, wrote Friday to Ann Arbor Director Robert P. McDivitt explaining that they'd received calls about surgeries taking place, despite the continued presence of particulate matter on equipment.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues