In the News
By: Chris Gautz
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg issued a statement this morning on the killing of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.
“I am satisfied that justice was accomplished by the death of Osama bin Laden at the hands of American forces. The terrorism bin Laden and his al-Qaeda associates perpetrated against the American people on 9/11 was pure evil. Justice is not always as quick as we wish, but it is certain.
By: Bob Wheaton
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, voted in favor of the deal that prevented a partial federal government shutdown.
Working late into Friday night, congressional and White House negotiators finally agreed on a planto pay for government operations through the end of September while trimming $38.5 billion in spending.
By: Bob Wheaton
A payroll tax cut agreement must not add too much to the national debt and budget deficit if he’s going to vote for it, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg said.
Walberg, R-Tipton, told the Citizen Patriot on Wednesday afternoon that he still hasn’t decided if he’ll vote for the measure when it goes before the House — possibly on Friday.
By: Bob Wheaton
By Chris Gaultz
As the 112th Congress assembles today for its first day of work, U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, will take part in a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with House Speaker John Boehner this afternoon.
If you would like to learn more about, or contact the 7th District's new congressman, Walberg's congressional website is now online and the address is the same as before. It can be found at www.walberg.house.gov.