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June 12, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 4457, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act. H.R. 4457 will help small businesses improve their cash flow, lower costs, and grow their companies by making expensing levels outlined in section 179 of the tax code permanent. The bipartisan legislation passed by a vote of 272 – 144.


June 11, 2014

House Republicans and their business allies renewed their criticism of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, saying the agency is overreaching in enforcing employment discrimination laws.


June 10, 2014

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act, to help alleviate the extraordinarily long wait times at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system.

Issues:Veterans

May 27, 2014
Opinion Editorial

Memorial Day is a time when we commemorate the ultimate sacrifice made by the men and women who died in military service. As we reflect on the tremendous sacrifices that members of our armed forces and their families make when they serve our country, we must also remember our responsibility to assist those returning from the battlefield.

Issues:Veterans

May 27, 2014

JACKSON, MI—U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg is making strides in naming Jackson's U.S. Post Office after officer James Bonneau, who was shot and killed on duty in 2010.


May 27, 2014

The national spotlight is now on the VA.

In the wake of a scandal in which 40 veterans have now died, waiting months for medical treatment from the agency.

6 News Joe Khalil spoke with some of our local veterans who say they're no stranger to issues with the VA.

Issues:Veterans

May 23, 2014

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) has introduced a bill to give Medal of Honor recipients the highest priority among veterans seeking access to Veterans Affairs healthcare.

Walberg said that veterans who have received the nation's highest medal for valor in combat should be guaranteed timely access to their health benefits.

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Issues:Veterans

May 23, 2014

More area residents are getting access to quality health through local clinics, but who will provide that care in the future is a dark cloud looming on the horizon. That's the message Congressman Tim Walberg heard from physicians at the University of Michigan Family Practice Clinic at the Chelsea Health Center Monday morning (May 19).


May 23, 2014
Opinion Editorial

On April 18, President Obama once again delayed the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline – an astonishing decision considering public support for this project is at an all-time high. According to a recent Rasmussen poll, more than 60-percent of Americans are in favor of the pipeline, and that figure continues to climb.

Issues:Energy & Gas PricesJobs and Economy

May 23, 2014

Washington, D.C. Rep. Walberg has introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure living Medal of Honor recipients receive timely access to their health benefits.

Issues:Veterans