Media

Today, the President released his FY2013 Budget proposal. The $3.8 trillion budget marks the fourth consecutive year deficits have been over a trillion dollars.

In response to the President’s budget, Congressman Tim Walberg released the following statement:

Today marks the third anniversary of President Obama’s $1.2 trillion stimulus bill.

In response to the anniversary Rep Tim Walberg released the following statement:

Rep Walberg is encouraging high school students from the 7^th district to enter the 2012 Congressional Artwork Competition. Each district chooses a winner whose art will be displayed for an entire year in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

In addition, the winner will be provided with two roundtrip airline tickets to attend the official ribbon cutting ceremony and reception in the Capitol. After the winner has been chosen, all other submitted artwork will be displayed in the Jackson District Office for constituents to enjoy.

U.S. House Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Tim Walberg released the following statement in memory of his colleague, the late Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ):

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Congressman Donald’s Payne’s family and friends today on his passing. He faithfully served his district by tirelessly advocating for his constituents for more than twenty years. I had the privilege to serve with Congressman Payne on the Education and Workforce Committee where his passion for education and workers will always be remembered.”

Today, U.S. Rep Tim Walberg voted in favor of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, a package of six bills designed to help small businesses access capital, eliminate government barriers to job creation and revive our economy. The JOBS Act received strong bipartisan support. H.R. 3606 passed 390-23.

U.S. Rep Tim Walberg released the following statement after Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s testimony before the SenateArmed Services about indicating that he would “seek international permission” before any action relating to Syria rather than asking Congress for such authority.

Today, U.S. Representative Tim Walberg signed a letter with the entire Michigan delegation to House and Senate Armed Services Committees expressing concern about the Air Forces Fiscal Year 2013 Budget.

U.S. Representative Tim Walberg released the following statement after a Tornado touched down in Washtenaw County last night.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by last night’s storm. While I am thankful to report there are no serious injuries at this time, my heart goes out to those whose homes were damaged or destroyed. I’ve been in contact with the governor’s office and plan on visiting the affected community today. My office stands ready to assist state and local teams with any recovery efforts,” commented Congressman Walberg.