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Washington, D.C. - Rep Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 882, the Contracting and Tax Accountability Act, to restore accountability within our tax system. Specifically, the legislation bans seriously tax delinquent companies from receiving new federal contracts.
"This bill will help bring greater accountability to Washington, but ultimately we must pass comprehensive tax reform to create a fairer, simpler tax system that will grow a healthier economy," commented Rep Walberg following the votes.
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Educators and industry officials testified about the challenges of training workers for today's jobs during a rare congressional committee field hearing held Tuesday at Monroe County Community College.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, was joined by U. S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, a subcommittee member, for the session that spanned more than two hours and dozens of work force topics.
Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, April 9th at 9:00 a.m., Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) will be joined by Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to host a field hearing entitled, "Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development." The field hearing will take place at 173 Administration Building in Monroe County Community College, located at 1555 S. Raisinville Road in Monroe, Michigan.
By: Nicholas Ballasy
In a House floor speech, Republican Michigan Rep. Tim Walberg criticized Senate Democrats for wanting a "balanced approach" to deficit reduction while offering a plan that "never balances" the federal budget.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 803, the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills (SKILLS) Act. The legislation would reform the nation's workforce development system and better equip job-seekers with the skills they need for today's economy.
Washington, D.C. –Today, Rep Tim Walberg invited all high school students from the 7th district to participate in 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. In addition, the winner will receive two round trip airline tickets to Washington, D.C. so that he or she can attend the ribbon cutting ceremony in June and see their artwork proudly displayed.