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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting to repeal the death tax. In a letter to Congress, 81 organizations in the Family Business Coalition write that this "legislation will help America's family businesses create jobs, expand operations, and grow the economy."
This Tax Day marks the first time that Obamacare's individual mandate kicks in, forcing individuals to pay a penalty of 1 percent of their income or $95 — whichever is higher — if they failed to purchase insurance. Fines will grow to 2 percent of income or $325 for the next tax filing season. As many as 6 million Americans, many of them unaware of the mandate, could be facing this new penalty.
Washington, D.C. – Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI), and the lead bipartisan cosponsors of the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act (FAIR Act) sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to thank them for holding today's hearing on civil asset forfeiture abuse and ask the Committee to embrace the principles contained in the FAIR Act.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) responded today to Attorney General Eric Holder's announcement that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will restrict the government's ability to use federal structuring statute to seize property without a criminal charge. On January 27, Walberg and Senator Rand Paul introduced the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration (FAIR) Act, the most comprehensive forfeiture reform bill introduced since the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000.
The scope of this heinous crime is not limited to faraway countries -- it happens right here in Michigan and across the United States.
Each year, as many as 300,000 children in the United States are at risk for sexual exploitation in what has become a $9.8 billion criminal enterprise.
The lawmaker visited the center March 20 and saw what the new facilities looked like and interacted with many residents and staff members. Center officials also met with Walberg to discuss concerns about recent legislation that could affect the center.
The 55-year-old facility has been growing over the years as it assists and cares for people who are developmentally disabled. The new wing will allow the center to offer assisted living for its residents.
Walberg hosted the Veterans Town Hall at the VFW post on South Wagner Road. Local officials were unapologetic about the small turnout that totaled 16 people included Walberg staff and senior leadership from state organizations and the Veterans Affairs office.