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Walberg Selected as Chairman of Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
January 13, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx announced the selection of Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) to serve as Chairman of Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions for the 115th Congress.

Issues:EducationHealth CareJobs and Economy
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Walberg: Budget Resolution First Step to Provide Obamacare Relief
January 13, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting for a budget resolution that gives Congress the legislative tools to begin the process of repealing and replacing Obamacare with a better health care system.
Issues:Health Care
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Walberg, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Enhance Transparency at VA Hospitals
January 12, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today reintroduced the VA Transparency Enhancement Act, which would require VA hospitals to improve reporting of infection rates, surgical cancellations, and other issues impacting quality of care.

Issues:Veterans
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Walberg Recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 9, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9th.
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Walberg Votes for REINS Act to Curb Costly Red Tape
January 5, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act to reduce unaccountable, unnecessary red tape that hinders economic growth and job creation. The REINS Act gives Congress an up or down vote on any major new federal regulation with an economic impact of $100 million or more.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
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Walberg Named to Energy and Commerce Committee
January 4, 2017
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) was selected today to serve on the influential House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 115th Congress. The oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S.

Issues:Energy & Gas PricesJobs and EconomyHealth Care
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House Passes Walberg, Cooper Transparency Bill to Begin New Congress
January 4, 2017
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Issues:WorkforceTaxes & Spending
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Walberg Sworn In for 115th Congress
January 3, 2017
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It's a humbling experience to once again bring the voice and values of Michigan's 7th District to the halls of Congress.
Issues:Michigan Values
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President Obama Signs Walberg’s Medal of Honor Priority Care Act into Law
December 20, 2016
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Jackson, Mich. – Congressman Tim Walberg's (MI-07) bipartisan legislation to ensure living Medal of Honor recipients receive timely access to their health benefits was signed into law by President Obama this past weekend. The Medal of Honor Priority Care Act was included as part of a larger bill to enhance care and resources for veterans, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act.
Issues:Veterans
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Walberg, Dingell Seek Answers on Poor Detroit VA Ranking
December 12, 2016
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (MI-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald seeking answers about steps that are being taken to improve performance and quality of care at the Detroit VA.
Issues:Veterans
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