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March 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for a budget proposal that will help create jobs and grow a healthy economy, strengthen our national defense capabilities, save taxpayers $5.5 trillion, and balances in less than 10 years without raising taxes. The budget passed by a 228 - 199 margin and marks the fifth consecutive year the House has passed a responsible balanced budget.
Issues:Workforce
March 24, 2015
It's far too difficult these days to find common ground in Washington, but when it comes to our moral obligation to eradicate human trafficking, we have a strong foundation for achieving it.
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 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.
March 23, 2015
The St. Louis Center welcomed Congressman Tim Walberg to show off its new facilities for developmentally disabled people.
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.
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.
March 13, 2015
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.
March 4, 2015
A small, but passionate number of veterans turned out Monday for a chance to ask questions of Congressman Tim Walberg about issues that concern them.
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.
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.
Issues:Veterans
March 3, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress:
Issues:Foreign Affairs
March 2, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted for bipartisan legislation today to expand health care choices for veterans and increase accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R. 280 would allow the VA Secretary to recoup bonuses from employees who collected them under false pretenses. H.R. 294, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, would provide eligible veterans with the option of choosing medical foster home care.
Issues:Veterans
February 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for bipartisan legislation to strengthen and improve 529 college savings plans. H.R. 529 would add computers to the list of qualified expenses, allow any refunds to be redeposited tax-free, and update the tax code to eliminate unnecessary paperwork burdens.
Issues:Education
February 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement today in response to President Obama's veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline. According to the State Department, the pipeline, whose application was filed six years ago, would create more than 40,000 jobs.
February 20, 2015
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg visited Hudson Wednesday and received an update on the status of an engineering and advanced manufacturing training facility there.
Walberg, R-Tipton, toured the Southern Michigan Center for Science and Industry, a student and adult education training facility that opened in August. The program — a joint effort between the facility staff and Hudson Area Schools — was developed after the city identified an increased need for skilled tool-and-die and advanced welding workers in not only Hudson, but the region.
Walberg, R-Tipton, toured the Southern Michigan Center for Science and Industry, a student and adult education training facility that opened in August. The program — a joint effort between the facility staff and Hudson Area Schools — was developed after the city identified an increased need for skilled tool-and-die and advanced welding workers in not only Hudson, but the region.