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March 25, 2016
A decade ago, heroin use in Lenawee County was rare, according to law enforcement personnel.
Today, said Detective Lt. Aaron Hunt from the state police's Region of Irish Hills Narcotics Office, the drug that claims lives can be found nearly everywhere.
Today, said Detective Lt. Aaron Hunt from the state police's Region of Irish Hills Narcotics Office, the drug that claims lives can be found nearly everywhere.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
March 25, 2016
Washington, D.C. – In celebration of March as Women's History Month, Congressman Tim Walberg has been recognizing some of the incredible women from Michigan's 7th District who have made and are making a lasting mark on our communities. Highlighted below are three of them: Helen Jedele from Washtenaw County, April Demers from Monroe County, and Mary Smith from Branch County.
Issues:Michigan ValuesLocal Issues
Walberg Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Efforts Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
March 23, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) joined with members of the Committee on Education and the Workforce today to introduce the Improving Safe Care for the Prevention of Infant Abuse and Neglect Act. The legislation will strengthen efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect by strengthening and requiring the U.S.
March 21, 2016
We've repeatedly heard the same campaign rhetoric for seven years, but President Obama finally submitted a plan to Congress in late February to close down Guantanamo Bay. The eight-page proposal, however, lacked specificity on several critical items, including how much it would cost to implement and where in the United States the remaining prisoners would be transferred-pretty significant details to leave out.
March 18, 2016
Jackson, MI – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) is seeking submissions from high school students in the 7th District for this year's annual Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece of art will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol, along with the winners from the other congressional districts across the country.
Issues:Local Issues
March 17, 2016
Issues:Local Issues
March 17, 2016
Lawmakers in the House and Senate today introduced the Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act, legislation that will ensure the Department of Labor pursues a balanced and responsible approach to updating federal overtime rules. The sponsors of the legislation—members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions—released the following statements upon introduction:
March 15, 2016
By Tim Walberg and Mark Swanson
In today's all-too-often divisive political environment, the people of Michigan and across the country can be forgiven for their frustration.
But there is reason to take heart, because there are issues where the majority of Republicans and Democrats are committed to finding common ground. Among the most important is Medicare Advantage, which is why we – a member of Congress and a Medicare Advantage enrollee from Michigan – are happy to share the success of this healthcare program.
In today's all-too-often divisive political environment, the people of Michigan and across the country can be forgiven for their frustration.
But there is reason to take heart, because there are issues where the majority of Republicans and Democrats are committed to finding common ground. Among the most important is Medicare Advantage, which is why we – a member of Congress and a Medicare Advantage enrollee from Michigan – are happy to share the success of this healthcare program.
Issues:Health Care
March 15, 2016
At a House Oversight Committee hearing today, Rep. Walberg continued to press for answers and accountability at every level on the Flint water crisis, including why the EPA didn't intervene and take action as soon as they knew this human tragedy was happening. Over the weekend, Rep. Walberg visited Flint and met with the mayor and other local officials, toured the water treatment facility, and talked with residents at a community meeting.
Issues:Local Issues
March 14, 2016
HILLSDALE — Congressman Tim Walberg (R), 7th District, met with students of the Hillsdale College chapter of the Student Veterans of America Thursday afternoon.
The informal meeting was organized by Hillsdale College senior Michael Aavang who is currently participating in a Legislative Fellowship through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Aavang himself is a former active duty United States Marine.
Aavang opened up discussion by introducing a draft legislative piece aimed at balancing out privatization of health care through the Veterans Affairs administration.
The informal meeting was organized by Hillsdale College senior Michael Aavang who is currently participating in a Legislative Fellowship through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Aavang himself is a former active duty United States Marine.
Aavang opened up discussion by introducing a draft legislative piece aimed at balancing out privatization of health care through the Veterans Affairs administration.
Issues:Veterans