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Stabenow, Shaheen & Democratic Senators Call Out Trump Admin Efforts to Promote Junk Plan Coverage Under Questionable Legal Authority
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a group of 23 Senators in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), requesting that the agencies answer for the Trump administration's efforts to promote junk plans to the American public during the Open Enrollment period for health insurance coverage. The Senators draw attention to the fact that the … Continue Reading
11.22.19
Stabenow, Peters Announce $10 Million Federal Grant for Willow Run Airport
YPSILANTI, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Willow Run Airport will receive a $10 million federal grant to reconstruct its runway. This funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). "Investing in Michigan's airports protects the safety of our flyers and grows our state's economy. This grant will help reconstruct the Willow Run Airport runway, which is necessary for Michigan's businesses … Continue Reading
11.22.19
Stabenow, Peters Announce $8 Million in Federal Grants for West Michigan Airports
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that Gerald R. Ford International Airport will receive a $5 million federal grant and West Michigan Regional Airport will receive a $3 million federal grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Gerald R. Ford International Airport's grant will go to rehabilitate a terminal building and West Michigan Regional's grant will go toward rehabilitating a runway.… Continue Reading
11.21.19
Senator Stabenow Announces New Investments to Expand Health Care in the Upper Peninsula
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced nearly $600,000 in new funding to expand access to health care through new telemedicine resources in four Upper Peninsula counties. This new federal support will ensure patients can get the care they need without traveling long distances to seek medical attention. This investment comes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural D… Continue Reading
11.19.19
Stabenow, Baldwin, Capito, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down On Trade Cheating
Play by the Rules Act Holds China Accountable for Ignoring Trade Rules and Harming American Workers and Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today introduced the bipartisan Play by the Rules Act to crack down on unfair trade cheating from nonmarket economies like China. "Our trade enforcement laws protect American workers and American jobs. When a bad actor like China circumvents our… Continue Reading
11.07.19
Senator Stabenow Announces More Than $12 Million to Expand Double Up Food Bucks throughout Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced $12.5 million in new federal funding to expand Double Up Food Bucks in Michigan. The grant was funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, which Stabenow expanded and made permanent in the 2018 Farm Bill. "Double Up Food Bucks helps families in Michigan purchase more fruits and vegetables while supporting Michiga… Continue Reading
10.30.19
Stabenow, Peters Will Vote to Stop Expansion of Health Care Plans without Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) will vote today on a resolution to protect people with pre-existing conditions. This is critical for Michigan families because 4.1 million people in Michigan have a pre-existing condition. The resolution, cosponsored by all 47 Senate Democrats, would roll back a Trump administration rule that the Administration is using to greenlight short-term "junk insurance" plans that don't protect people with pre-existing conditions. The rule a… Continue Reading
10.28.19
Stabenow, Peters Urge CMS to Increase Childhood Lead Screenings
WASHINGTON, DC - Following National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week last week, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) joined their colleagues in urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to do more to address prevention, screening and treatment of children affected by lead exposure. In a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma, Stabenow and Peters demanded an update on the steps CMS will take to address demonstrated gaps in data pertaining to blood lead level … Continue Reading
10.28.19
Stabenow Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman John Conyers Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Conyers Jr. "Congressman John Conyers spent his entire life working for the people of Michigan. From serving in our armed forces, to leading the fight for civil rights and representing Detroit in Congress for more than 50 years, John was consistently at the forefront of the critical issues impacting families. Throughout his lifetime of service, he never lost sight of th… Continue Reading
10.25.19
Stabenow Statement on the UAW-GM Agreement
"I am grateful that both parties have come to an agreement that prioritizes job security, fair pay, and strong benefits. This is good news for our workers, Michigan's families, and our economy. Michigan workers built the middle class in this country and make our economy stronger every day."… Continue Reading
10.21.19
Stabenow, Blunt Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Funding for Community Health Centers
Today, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (Mich.)Debbie Stabenow (Mich.) and Roy Blunt (Mo.), co-chairs of the Senate Community Health Centers Caucus, led a bipartisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and Minority Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) urging long-term funding of community health centers (CHCs). The letter, which was cosigned by 25 senators, calls for immediate passage of the Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence (CHIME) Act of 2019, which would reau… Continue Reading
10.20.19
Stabenow Statement on the Passing of Former Governor Bill Milliken
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on the passing of former Governor William Milliken. "Governor Bill Milliken was one of the most amazing public servants I've ever worked with. He set the bar for integrity, dedication, and kindness. His passion for Michigan and our Great Lakes was unsurpassed. I was honored to call him my friend." ### … Continue Reading
10.18.19
Stabenow, Collins, Markey, Capito, and Menendez Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators to Expand Access to Care and Resources for Families with Alzheimer’s
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Ed Markey (D-MA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and a bipartisan group of Senators urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to conduct an outreach campaign to educate clinicians, Medicare beneficiaries with cognitive impairment, and their families on the assessment and care planning services currently available to them. Thanks to a successful bipartisan push by Stabenow, Colli… Continue Reading
10.15.19
Stabenow, Peters Call on Secretary DeVos to Undo Rule that Guts Protections for Defrauded Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) last week called on the Trump Administration to undo a newly-proposed rule that guts protections for defrauded students seeking debt relief. In a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Senators Stabenow and Peters urged Secretary DeVos to abandon the proposed rule and resolve the backlog of current "borrower defense" claims. Borrower defense is a long-standing authority that is supposed to provide ch… Continue Reading
10.09.19
In Bay City, Senator Stabenow Releases Report on the Impact of Climate Crisis in Michigan
BAY CITY - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today released a report on the impact of the climate crisis on Michigan at a press conference in Bay City. Speakers discussed the impact of the climate crisis on fishing, wildlife and outdoor recreation in Michigan as well as how Michigan is leading efforts towards a cleaner and more efficient future. "Science is clear. The climate crisis is already impacting Michigan's Great Lakes, public health, agriculture and our economy," said Senator Staben… Continue Reading
10.08.19
In Lansing, Senator Stabenow Releases Report on the Impact of Climate Crisis in Michigan
LANSING - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today led a roundtable discussion with local public health and environmental stakeholders to discuss the impact of the climate crisis in Michigan, which is outlined in a new report she released on the climate crisis in Michigan. Participants at the event discussed the impact of the climate crisis on public health and how Michigan is leading efforts towards a cleaner and more efficient future. "Science is clear. The climate crisis is already impact… Continue Reading
10.07.19
In Grand Rapids, Senator Stabenow Releases Report on the Impact of Climate Crisis in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today released a report on the impact of the climate crisis on Michigan during a bus tour of energy efficient and sustainable infrastructure projects in Grand Rapids. Stabenow made stops at the Circuit West sustainability project, Roosevelt Park Neighborhood, Inner City Christian Federation, and Brewery Vivant. "Science is clear. The climate crisis is already impacting Michigan's public health, our Great Lakes, agriculture and our economy," sai… Continue Reading
10.07.19
Stabenow, Peters Urge Trump Administration to Protect Michiganders with Preexisting Health Conditions
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) urged the Trump Administration to protect Americans from health insurance plans that discriminate against people with preexisting medical conditions, including 4.1 million Michiganders. In a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare & Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma, Peters, Stabenow and their Senate colleagues highlighted the need to reverse the Administration's rule on… Continue Reading
10.04.19
In Detroit, Senator Stabenow Releases Report on the Impact of Climate Crisis in Michigan
DETROIT - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today released a report on the impact of the climate crisis on Michigan at a press conference with stakeholders in Detroit. Speakers discussed the impact of the climate crisis on Michigan and how clean energy can be part of the solution. "Science is clear. The climate crisis is already impacting Michigan's public health, our Great Lakes, agriculture and our economy," said Senator Stabenow. "While there is no silver bullet to address this crisis, Mic… Continue Reading
10.03.19
Senator Stabenow Releases Report on the Impact of Climate Crisis in Michigan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today led a roundtable discussion with agriculture and conservation leaders in Traverse City to discuss the impact of the climate crisis on Michigan agriculture, which is outlined in a new report she released on the climate crisis in Michigan. Participants at the event discussed the impact of the climate crisis on local growers and how agriculture can be part of the solution. "Science is clear. The climate crisis is already impacting Mic… Continue Reading
