Debbie Stabenow | Senator for Michigan

Stabenow Introduces Bill to Cut Taxes for Companies Who Move Jobs to U.S.

President Obama urges Congress to pass Senator Stabenow's and Congressman Pascrell's bill.

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Fighting to Stop Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling

Senator Stabenow takes to the Senate floor to read constituent letters and speak out against letting student loan interest rates double.

Stabenow Receives Annual Alzheimer's Award

Stabenow was awarded with the Alzheimer's Association's 2012 Humanitarian award for her record of leading the fight against this devastating disease.

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Michigan Ag Minute

Senator Stabenow speaks out against bonuses for MF Global executives who lost $1.6 billion in customer money. Read more

Chairwoman Stabenow Announces New “Grow it Here, Make it Here” Initiative

This iniative would advance the emerging Michigan bio-based manufacturing industry. To learn more about her initiative, click here.

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Passed in Senate

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, a member of the President's Export Council under both Presidents Bush and Obama, today issued the following statement following the passage of legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States through 2014.

Wednesday, May 16 Read More
Statement on the Passing of Dorothy Gonzales

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow made the following statement regarding the passing of Dorothy Gonzales.

Friday, May 11 Read More
Stabenow Recognized as a Champion for Jobs

Senator Stabenow was awarded with the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation's annual Green Jobs Champion Award for her work to make Michigan a center for new advanced manufacturing.

Friday, May 11 Read More
Stabenow Applauds McDonald’s Commitment to Michigan Through New ‘From Michigan For Michigan’ Campaign

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded McDonald's for its commitment to purchasing Michigan-grown agricultural products and supporting Michigan farmers.

Wednesday, May 9 Read More
Legislation to Stop Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling Blocked as Deadline Looms

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today made the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked legislation that she is co-sponsoring to stop student loan interest rates from doubling. Unless Congress acts by July 1, Stafford student loan interest rates will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, increasing the cost of earning a degree for over 300,000 Michigan students and their families.

Tuesday, May 8 Read More