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November 17, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) introduced a series of regulatory reform bills aimed at providing relief to American workers and small businesses from the Department of Labor's (DOL) regulatory onslaught that has burdened the economy with excessive red-tape. These bills are the product of Congressman Walberg's extensive efforts as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections to conduct oversight of the DOL's costly, top-down regulatory approach.
November 11, 2016
After many years following his service and subsequent death from Korean War-inflicted disease, U.S. Army Sgt. Paul Leander Rohr was awarded the prestigious Purple Heart Medal – received in his name by his sister Josephine "Nelie" Denny – last week in a veterans ceremony at the Onsted American Legion post. Denny was said to have been very close to her brother.
"After all these years to be going through this is heartbreaking," said Denny holding back tears. "He deserves it."
"After all these years to be going through this is heartbreaking," said Denny holding back tears. "He deserves it."
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
November 11, 2016
JACKSON, MI – The Lofts on Louis downtown Jackson development emerged after an unassuming meal at the Grand River Brewery.
Ryan Henry, co-founder of development and construction group Kincaid Henry, came to the brewery with a friend for a meal and casual conversation about development in the area.
When John Burtka asked about their conversation, he told Henry he wanted to talk.
Ryan Henry, co-founder of development and construction group Kincaid Henry, came to the brewery with a friend for a meal and casual conversation about development in the area.
When John Burtka asked about their conversation, he told Henry he wanted to talk.
Issues:Local Issues
November 7, 2016
How do we get the economy growing more rapidly, create more good-paying jobs, and make health care more affordable? These are the issues we consistently get asked about around kitchen tables, in coffee shops, and at small businesses as we meet with the people we are privileged to represent.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyHealth Care
November 7, 2016
There's always been some import competition for U.S. steel — but what the industry faced in 2014-15 was considered unprecedented.
As Chief Executive Officer for AK Steel Corp. Roger K. Newport explained, suddenly an import ratio that historically hovered just under 20 percent spiked as Chinese steel flooded the market and drew down prices. At its peak in 2015, finished imports took up a record 29 percent of the U.S. steel market.
As Chief Executive Officer for AK Steel Corp. Roger K. Newport explained, suddenly an import ratio that historically hovered just under 20 percent spiked as Chinese steel flooded the market and drew down prices. At its peak in 2015, finished imports took up a record 29 percent of the U.S. steel market.
Issues:Jobs and EconomyLocal Issues
November 7, 2016
A year ago, Paul Rohr's family went online to research his service record and death in the Korean War.
Rohr died March 12, 1951, while a prisoner of war in Pyokang, North Korea. When the family was notified in 1951 of the U.S. Army sergeant's capture and subsequent death as a prisoner of war, they never received his military medals.
On Wednesday, that oversight was corrected at the Onsted American Legion Hall.
Issues:Local IssuesVeterans
October 31, 2016
LUNA PIER - A Vietnam-era veterans pinning ceremony has been announced in conjunction with the Fourth Annual Luna Pier Veterans Day Parade.
The parade steps off at noon Nov. 5 from Water Tower Park, 11309 Harold Dr. The parade route will be from Water Tower Park to Memorial Park at the corner of Harold Drive and Luna Pier Rd.
The parade steps off at noon Nov. 5 from Water Tower Park, 11309 Harold Dr. The parade route will be from Water Tower Park to Memorial Park at the corner of Harold Drive and Luna Pier Rd.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
October 31, 2016
In a secluded area of the former Ford Motor Co. property at the end of E. Elm Ave. — a spot near the Lake Erie shoreline so remote that few people are allowed access — lies the wetlands landscape known as Ford Marsh.
On Tuesday, about 20 people, including U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, took an invitation-only tour of the currently drained marshland to learn about a unique environmental restoration effort launched two years ago. The presentation included its success so far and what could be the next steps.
On Tuesday, about 20 people, including U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, took an invitation-only tour of the currently drained marshland to learn about a unique environmental restoration effort launched two years ago. The presentation included its success so far and what could be the next steps.
Issues:Michigan ValuesLocal Issues
October 31, 2016
In Michigan, we have a long and rich tradition of manufacturing. Our state's hardworking men and women are second to none and our manufacturing industry is a leading driver of good-paying jobs and economic growth.
In recognition of National Manufacturing Day, I recently had the opportunity to speak with students about career and technical education and tour manufacturing facilities in the 7th District, including Lomar Machine and Tool Company in Horton.
In recognition of National Manufacturing Day, I recently had the opportunity to speak with students about career and technical education and tour manufacturing facilities in the 7th District, including Lomar Machine and Tool Company in Horton.
October 24, 2016
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, stopped by the Monroe County Learning Bank on Tuesday to donate fiction and non-fiction books to the program.
The books were obtained as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program.
The surplus books were made available to members of Congress to request and donate to eligible organizations and institutions free of charge.
Click here for pictures from the October 22 edition of the Monroe News.
The books were obtained as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program.
The surplus books were made available to members of Congress to request and donate to eligible organizations and institutions free of charge.
Click here for pictures from the October 22 edition of the Monroe News.
Issues:EducationLocal Issues