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Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Saugatuck Township Fire District
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $41,885 for the Saugatuck Township Fire District to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Saugatuck put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Thanks to these new resources, these brave men and women will have the equipment they need to help them do their jobs more safely and effect… Continue Reading
05.19.17
Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $458,666 for two fire departments in Southeast Michigan to help purchase equipment. The grants come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. The Ypsilanti City Fire Department has been awarded $451,237, and the Armada Township Fire Department has been awarded $7,429. "Our firefighters in Southeast Michigan put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow… Continue Reading
05.18.17
Stabenow Statement on Trump Administration’s NAFTA Renegotiation Notice
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's NAFTA renegotiation notice: "In the 23 years since NAFTA was signed, our country has lost too many good-paying manufacturing jobs to other countries. No other state has felt the pain of those losses more than Michigan. Given NAFTA's importance to our workers, our farmers, and our economy, a modernization is long overdue. As we move forward, we need to make sure that any changes to NAFTA lead… Continue Reading
05.18.17
Stabenow, Peters & Alexander Reintroduce Vehicle Innovation Act
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) today announced they are reintroducing the bipartisan Vehicle Innovation Act to encourage investments in research and development of clean vehicle and advanced safety technologies to increase fuel efficiency and reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil. In the 114th Congress, Senators Peters, Stabenow and Alexander introduced similar legislation, which was approved by the U.S. Senate as part of the Energy Po… Continue Reading
05.17.17
Stabenow Statement on Appointment of Robert Mueller as Special Counsel in Russia Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement following news that the Justice Department has named former FBI Director Robert Mueller to serve as special counsel in the Russia investigation: "I welcome the news that the Justice Department has appointed a special counsel to look into ties between President Trump's campaign and Russia. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is a highly qualified and well-respected law enforcement official who served both Presidents B… Continue Reading
05.16.17
Senator Stabenow Receives Praise and Recognition from Small Business Council of America
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was presented with the Small Business Council of America's Special Congressional Achievement award during the 34th Annual Congressional Awards Reception. Stabenow was recognized for her tireless work as a member of the Senate Budget and Finance Committees and her continued role as a champion of small businesses. She is only the 6th member of Congress to ever receive this award. Senator Stabenow has been a strong advocate for small businesses, cutting taxes and incre… Continue Reading
05.16.17
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud Support for Four West Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded $479,055 for four West Michigan fire departments to help purchase self-contained breathing apparatuses. The regional award will be shared by Algoma Township Fire Department, Sparta Fire Department, Rockford Fire Department, and Courtland Township Fire Department. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in West Michigan put their lives on the line to protec… Continue Reading
05.11.17
Stabenow, Peters Call on Trump Administration to Protect Worker and Retiree Pensions
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today led a group of 14 Senators outlining the importance of protecting pensions for workers and retirees. The Senators requested information from the Administration on its plan to address critical issues in the multiemployer pension system. "As you may know, millions of American workers and retirees - through no fault of their own - are at risk of losing a substantial portion of their pensions because their plans are at imminent risk of becomi… Continue Reading
05.11.17
Senator Stabenow Votes to Confirm Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today released the following statement after voting to confirm Robert Lighthizer as the next United States Trade Representative: "Robert Lighthizer has decades of international trade experience that I expect him to use to hold countries like China accountable when they violate our trade laws and hurt our Michigan workers and businesses. I look forward to working with him on a trade agenda that levels the playing field for our workers and manufacturers and… Continue Reading
05.11.17
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $500,000 in Support for Five Southeast Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $505,964 for five fire departments in Southeast Michigan to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. Lincoln Park Fire Department has been awarded an $85,455 grant. Waterford Regional Fire Department has been awarded a $250,091 grant. Dearborn Heights Fire Department has been awarded a $63,637 grant. Kenockee Township Fire Department has been awarded… Continue Reading
05.06.17
Ranking Member Stabenow Hosts Farm Bill Field Hearing in Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - at the Farm Bill field hearing in Frankenmuth, Mich. entitled: Growing Jobs and Economic Opportunity: Perspectives on the 2018 Farm Bill from Michigan. Stabenow's statement, as prepared for delivery, follows: First, I'd like to thank our witnesses for taking time out of their weekend to be with us for… Continue Reading
05.04.17
Senator Stabenow Statement on House Passage of American Health Care Act
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to advance the American Health Care Act: "I'm committed to working across the aisle to lower health care costs for Michigan families and small businesses, make prescription drugs more affordable, and improve care for middle-class families. House Republicans instead passed a plan today that would raise costs for Michigan families, eliminate protections if you or a family member has a … Continue Reading
05.03.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce Funding for Economic Development in West Michigan
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced that the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission will receive a $210,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help spur economic development in West Michigan. "Strong regional coordination helps attract new businesses and new jobs to West Michigan," said Senator Peters. "I'm pleased to announce this funding, which will help ensure the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission can… Continue Reading
05.03.17
Federal Funding Bill Includes Stabenow’s Legislation to Reinstate Year-Round Pell Grants
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that the fiscal year 2017 federal appropriations bill includes her legislation to reinstate Year-Round Pell Grants for college students in Michigan and across the country. Stabenow's bill includes provisions that will allow low and moderate income students to use Pell Grants for three semesters each academic year, rather than the current law's limit of two semesters. "I am committed to supporting the 257,000 students in Michigan who rely on Pe… Continue Reading
05.02.17
Senator Stabenow Continues Small Business Tour in Three Rivers
Last weekend, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow continued her Michigan small business tour in Three Rivers. Senator Stabenow toured MVB Improvements, Parker Jewelers and PinUp Salon. After last weekend's stops Senator Stabenow's tour has visited over 80 small businesses in Michigan. "The community in Three Rivers truly knows the definition of hard work and it is clear the focus here is on empowering small business," said Senator Stabenow. "It is truly inspiring to talk to those who have invested t… Continue Reading
05.01.17
Stabenow Statement on Bipartisan Effort to Protect Great Lakes Funding in Fiscal Year 2017 Funding Bill
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement on her bipartisan efforts to stop President Trump's proposed $50 million cut in Great Lakes funding in the Fiscal Year 2017 funding bill: "I am pleased to have successfully led the bipartisan effort to stop President Trump from cutting $50 million in Great Lakes funding this year. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has always received bipartisan support and is absolutely cr… Continue Reading
04.27.17
Stabenow Introduces Bipartisan Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act to Protect Michigan Seniors’ Access to Ambulance Services
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today introduced the Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act, which would make permanent key Medicare reimbursements to ambulance service providers and would ensure seniors and other people in Michigan continue to have access to life-saving services. "Families and seniors in Michigan need to know that they can depend on reliable ambulance service in case of an emergency," said Senator Stabenow. "That's why I introduced legislation toda… Continue Reading
04.26.17
Stabenow Joins Group of 19 Senators Calling on Republican Leaders to Focus on Funding for Opioid Crisis and Medical Research
Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joined a group of 19 senators calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to include a substantial increase in funds for the fight against the nation's opioid epidemic and additional investments in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the Continuing Resolution currently being negotiated in Congress to avert a government shutdown. Last year in Michigan, research funding for the NIH supported 10,817… Continue Reading
04.25.17
Senator Stabenow Statement Following Great Lakes Task Force Meeting on Asian Carp
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force, released the following statement after a bicameral meeting on near- and long-term measures to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, including the status on the Tentatively Selected Plan for the Brandon Road Study: "It's deeply irresponsible for the Trump Administration to continue to block the Army Corp from releasing a critical plan to permanently address the threat of Asian carp to our Great La… Continue Reading
04.25.17
Michigan Delegation Members Join Bipartisan Push to Keep EPA Region 5 Office Open
Following reports that the Trump Administration plans to abolish Region 5 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - which serves Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio - as part of the fiscal year 2018 budget, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters and Representatives John Conyers Jr., Sander Levin, Dan Kildee, Debbie Dingell, and Brenda Lawrence joined a bipartisan push calling for the Region 5 office to remain intact and fully supported. In a bicameral le… Continue Reading
