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Washington, D.C. – Eight of the various students Rep. Walberg nominated to U.S. military academies received appointments recently to attend one of the schools including West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or the U.S. Naval Academy.
In my office sits a "U.S. debt clock" which tracks each dollar added to our debt. The debt clock has only ticked upwards in large part due to wasteful spending and harmful government regulations. By pushing back against Washington's excess and promoting commonsense rules, I believe we can reverse this trend, increase opportunity and enable more take-home pay for all hardworking taxpayers.
Washington, D.C. – Today Rep Walberg voted for H.R. 4486, the fiscal year 2015 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill to provide funding for our nation's military infrastructure, boost veterans programs and make government work better for our nations veterans. The bill passed with a bipartisan vote of 416 to 1.
Balancing the needs of work and family can be tough. A job is necessary to provide for the needs of your household while families also require your time and attention.
While there will never be a perfect formula for the work/life balance, one key lies in giving workers the flexibility to make the right choice for themselves, and their families.
Many employers already provide flexible hours for workers and technology has made it easier to adjust schedules so that they benefit both employee and employer.
HILLSDALE – U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg and his legislative aid Stephen Rajzer visited the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society Tuesday afternoon to meet the board and tour the facilities located on Tripp Road near Hillsdale.
Earlier this month, the shelter received good news from the state that its tax-exempt status was renewed.
Raising awareness and enacting new protections for human trafficking victims were discussed by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, and local law enforcement officials Monday.
JACKSON, MI – U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, will host a job fair in Jackson that will feature more than 30 employers from Jackson and surrounding counties.
The job fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Ave.
The following companies and institutions have confirmed they will be in attendance to talk with job seekers about available job opportunities and accept resumes:
JACKSON, MI — After numerous community complaints, the flag outside the U.S. Post Office in downtown Jackson was replaced Tuesday, April 8.
The condition of the old flag had been criticized as an obvious violation of the U.S. Flag Act, a law that carries no penalties for violating it.
A U.S. House committee voted to hold former Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify about her role in scrutinizing Tea Party groups seeking tax exemptions.
The vote today by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform was 21-12, along party lines.
"We represent the people and they deserve an answer," said Representative Tim Walberg, a Michigan Republican.
Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Walberg voted in favor of the fiscal year 2015 Budget to bring balance to our federal budget in 10 years, reduce spending by $5.1 trillion, foster a healthy economy and create jobs. The House passed the Budget by a vote of 219 - 205 and marks the fourth consecutive year House Republicans have passed a responsible budget. In contrast, the Senate has chosen to not produce a budget this year, having only offered one budget in the last five years.