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January 8, 2014
Opinion Editorial

After months of wrangling, Congress is moving toward a resolution on the contentious farm bill that sets a broad range of agriculture policies.

A House and Senate conference report on the bill is forthcoming. Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who chairs the Senate agriculture committee, has expressed confidencea deal will be reached.

Issues:Agriculture

December 18, 2013
Opinion Editorial

Each day I receive letters and emails from constituents who are being hurt by the President's health care law — and it's no wonder.

In the first six weeks since the law was launched, 225,000 Michigan residents received notices that their health insurance plans were canceled, despite President Obama's numerous promises that "if you like your health plan, you can keep it." But more than broken promises, too many people across Michigan and the country will now be paying higher premiums, losing their coverage, or be unable to see their preferred doctors because of this onerous law.

Issues:Health Care

December 12, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Walberg released the following statement after voting in favor of the bipartisan budget agreement:

"While this deal is not perfect, it shows we can find bipartisan solutions that reduce the deficit without raising taxes. It's also important to remember this deal keeps 92% of the sequester level funding in place, a small but important step in keeping Washington committed to pursuing a path of economic security for hardworking taxpayers," said Rep. Walberg following the vote.

Issues:Workforce

December 11, 2013

Washington, D.C. Today, Rep Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 2019, the Kids First Research Act, which provides targeted and coordinated pediatric research funding through the National Institutes of Health while terminating taxpayer funding for political party nominating conventions.

Issues:Health Care

December 10, 2013

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Walberg voted for bipartisan legislation that extends authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a number of important programs, including treatment for mentally ill and homeless veterans, housing assistance for homeless veterans, and assistance for disabled veterans to compete in the paralympic programs.

Issues:Veterans

December 6, 2013
Opinion Editorial
"If you like your health plan, you can keep it" has been President Obama's promise to the American people for the last four years. But recently he attempted to apologize to those who are losing health insurance because of the law. While I'm glad the president is starting to see the truth, the American people need more than just apologies. They need solutions.
Rosann, a 29-year-old woman from Tecumseh, has been battling sarcoma cancer for more than a year. In that time she has undergone chemotherapy once and radiation twice.
Issues:Health Care

December 3, 2013
Opinion Editorial

By Andy Barrand

HILLSDALE — Only five months after making the move from Arkansas, Hartzell Veneer Products in Hillsdale is up and running in full production mode.

While in the are Monday, Congressman Tim Walberg took the opportunity to speak to the employees at Hartzell Veneer after taking a short tour of the facility. Also on hand to welcome the company to Hillsdale were members of the Hillsdale City Council, Mayor Scott Sessions and State Rep. Ken Kurtz.


December 3, 2013
Opinion Editorial

By Matt Durr

WASHINGTON — There isn't much that Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Tipton) and President Barack Obama agree on these days, but the two were able to agree Thursday on a bipartisan bill which Obama signed into law. The Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act was introduced by Walberg and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) to help shift responsibility for wage adjustments for federally-contracted workers.


December 3, 2013

JACKSON, MI – U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg introduced a House Resolution that would honor a Jackson police officer who died on duty in 2010.

Walberg, R-Tipton, has proposed the United States Post Office downtown Jackson, be designated as the "Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office."

"The Jackson community witnessed Officer James Bonneau's bravery and selflessness in 2010 when he gave his life in the line of duty," Walberg said in a statement. "It's a fitting tribute to ensure his sacrifice is remembered in our community."


December 2, 2013
Opinion Editorial

President Obama has frequently promised that if you like your health-care plan, you can keep it. But ask the more than 3.5 million Americans who have lost their health insurance in the last six weeks alone just how true that pledge is.

As the president's health-care law has taken effect, the president could no longer deny the negative impacts of his signature law and offered an apology to those losing their health insurance despite "assurances" from him.