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Michigan Congressional Delegation Tour Highlights Importance of Soo Locks to Economy, National Security
Seven Members of Michigan's Congressional Delegation were joined by Governor Rick Snyder on a bipartisan tour of the Soo Locks. The tour highlighted the importance of the Locks to our state and country's economy and national security. Members also discussed the critical need to upgrade and build a replacement lock, ensuring this vital gateway for commerce and jobs remains open. The Soo Locks facility is comprised of four parallel locks - the Poe, the MacArthur, the Sabin, and the Davis. T… Continue Reading
06.01.17
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Flint Township Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $275,910 for the Flint Township Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Flint Township 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 ef… Continue Reading
05.26.17
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Over $780,000 in Support for Mid-Michigan Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $786,887 for fire departments in Mid-Michigan to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. The Dewitt Township Fire Department has been awarded a $674,910 regional grant to be used throughout Clinton County. The Somerset Township Fire Department has been awarded a $60,667 grant. The Benton Township Fire Department has been awarded a $13,810 grant. The… Continue Reading
05.26.17
ICYMI: Senator Stabenow Questions OMB Director Mulvaney on Trump’s Budget Cuts to the Great Lakes (VIDEO)
During a hearing in the Senate Budget Committee on the President's 2018 Budget, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) questioned OMB Director Mick Mulvaney about zeroing out funding for the Great Lakes in Fiscal Year 2018. Video of the exchange is available here and a transcript is included below. To watch the full hearing, click here. Senator Stabenow: "I have tremendous concerns about a wide variety of issues in the budget and how they don't match up with priorities of Michigan families. Bu… Continue Reading
05.25.17
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud Support for City of Flint Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters applauded $267,069 for the City of Flint Fire Department to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Flint 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 effectively.… Continue Reading
05.24.17
Peters, Stabenow Announce New Pipeline Safety Legislation
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today introduced a package of bills that would increase pipeline safety in and around the Great Lakes and account for the unique needs of the Great Lakes ecosystem. The bills announced today would raise liability caps for Great Lakes pipeline operators; expand and clarify U.S. Secretary of Transportation's authority to suspend or shut down unsafe oil pipelines; strengthen federal review of oil spill response plans; increase transparency surrounding o… Continue Reading
05.24.17
Stabenow Statement on CBO Score of Trumpcare
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement on the Congressional Budget Office's score of Trumpcare that shows 23 million people would lose health insurance: "Today's non-partisan report confirms once again that Trumpcare is a bad deal for Michigan families. It raises costs and takes us back to the days when insurance companies were in charge of your health care. If you or your family member has a "preexisting condition" like cancer, pregnancy, or diabetes, you could lose cover… Continue Reading
05.23.17
Stabenow Statement on Trump Budget Request that Eliminates Great Lakes Funding
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement following news that President Trump's full budget request for the 2018 fiscal year still completely eliminates funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: "It's official-President Trump's 2018 budget zeros out funding for our Great Lakes. Thanks to thousands of people across Michigan speaking out, we already stopped cuts for this year. This is a moment for Michigan when we all need to stand together to protect our Great Lake… Continue Reading
05.23.17
Stabenow Statement Following DeVos Speech Outlining Massive Cuts to Public Education
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a statement following a speech by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos outlining a proposal to make massive cuts to public education: "Parents' worst fears were realized today when Secretary Betsy DeVos outlined the Trump Administration's plan to shift billions of dollars away from our nation's public schools. These policies have already failed children and families in Michigan and now Secretary DeVos wants to implement them nationwide. Instead o… Continue Reading
05.19.17
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
