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Stabenow, Peters & Weaver Discuss Flint Water Crisis With Department of HHS
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters and Flint Mayor Karen Weaver today met with Dr. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The White House announced yesterday that Dr. Lurie has been designated to coordinate the federal response in Flint, and Dr. Lurie and her team are traveling to Michigan to work with state and local officials to coordinate the fe… Continue Reading
01.20.16
Senator Stabenow Announces Five Year, Bipartisan Child Nutrition Reauthorization
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize our nation's child nutrition programs for five years. The bill, co-authored by Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS), continues to build on the crucial nutrition policies put in place under the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. Following today's bill release, the Senate Agriculture Committee also passed the bill out … Continue Reading
01.18.16
Senator Stabenow Attends Lansing MLK Day Event
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow attended and delivered remarks at the 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Luncheon in Lansing on January 18. The theme of this year's event was "True Peace is not Merely the Absence of Tension, but the Presence of Justice."… Continue Reading
01.17.16
Senator Stabenow Attends Northside Ministerial Alliance 30th Annual MLK Celebration
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow attended and delivered remarks at the Northside Ministerial Alliance 30th Annual MLK Celebration on January 17. Reverend Dr. El. L. Branch, pastor of Third New Hope Baptist Church in Detroit, delivered the keynote address.… Continue Reading
01.16.16
Senator Stabenow Statement Following the Release of Amir Hekmati from Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement applauding the release of Amir Hekmati from Iran: "After being held as a political prisoner in Iran for years, Amir Hekmati is finally coming home. I can only imagine the relief and joy Amir and his entire family must feel at this time. Amir is a hero and Michigan welcomes his safe return." "I applaud President Obama and Secretary Kerry for their diplomatic efforts, which were key in freeing Amir and other Ame… Continue Reading
01.16.16
Senator Stabenow Statement on President Obama Signing Michigan Emergency Declaration
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today issued the following statement in response to President Obama signing the State of Michigan's emergency declaration to help families and children in Flint: "I greatly appreciate the President's quick action in responding to the urgent needs of families in Flint. I will continue to push for federal resources to address this crisis, and for a commitment of resources from the state to meet the immediate needs of the community and to set aside a Future Fund… Continue Reading
01.15.16
Senator Stabenow Attends Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow attended the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration on January 15. Senator Stabenow spoke at the Chairman's Reception about economic development in the region and highlighted the role of local industries, businesses, and community members. Last month, Senator Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, secured funding for the Great Lakes in the federal end-of-the-year spending bill. The Fiscal Year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Act provides si… Continue Reading
01.15.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressman Kildee Urge Governor Snyder to Accept Responsibility, Commit Resources for Flint Water Crisis
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) today sent a letter to Governor Snyder urging him to commit state resources to address the short term and long term damage from the Flint water crisis, including the establishment of a Future Fund for children exposed to lead poisoning. The letter also asks for assurances that the State will commit to repair the damaged water infrastructure, reimburse residents' water bills, and reimburse the C… Continue Reading
01.15.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressman Kildee Urge President Obama to Provide Federal Assistance to Flint, Help State Meet its Responsibility to Families
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) today sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to support the State of Michigan's request for federal assistance in Flint. The letter reads in part: "Over the last several years, our Governor and state regulators have failed to meet their legal responsibilities to protect the public health and well-being of the people of Flint….In addition to the substantial financial commitme… Continue Reading
01.15.16
Senator Stabenow Kicks Off Inforum’s 14th Annual Auto Show Breakfast
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Senate Manufacturing Caucus, delivered remarks at Inforum's 14th Annual Auto Show Breakfast on January 15. During her speech, Stabenow highlighted the importance of making sure women are represented in business and corporate leadership positions. The annual breakfast brings together hundreds of business leaders during Auto Show week and is Inforum's first event of the year. This year's keynote speaker was GM President Dan Ammann.Inforum is… Continue Reading
01.15.16
Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Great Lakes Habitat Restoration
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $497,507 in funding for the Great Lakes Commission to lead a regional partnership to restore habitats in the Great Lakes. The Commission will work with the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission to restore fish passage and habitat in Muskegon Lake. This funding comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "Our lakes are part of who we are and our way of life," said Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great La… Continue Reading
01.14.16
Senator Stabenow Statement Following Reports that the Air Force will Delay Retirement of A-10 Warthog
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement following reports that the Air Force will delay retiring the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Recently, hundreds of airmen from Selfridge Air National Guard Base and 12 A-10s returned from a six-month deployment to the Middle East after flying 1,600 sorties against ISIS as part of Operation Inherent Resolve."I am very pleased with reports that the Air Force has delayed plans to retire the A-10 Warthog, which is fully engaged against ISIS and … Continue Reading
01.12.16
Senator Stabenow Statement on State of the Union Address
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's State of the Union address: "When President Obama took office, our country was losing 200,000 jobs a month and our auto industry was on the verge of bankruptcy. Today, we've had 70 straight months of job growth and the auto industry had its best year ever. There is still a long way to go, and our economy is still very fragile, which is why I applaud the President's continued commitment to make sure eve… Continue Reading
01.12.16
Joined by Michigan State University Student, Senator Stabenow Announces Initiative To Make College More Affordable
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today initiated the #InTheRed campaign to raise awareness of the staggering burden of student loan debt for college graduates and the urgent need to address college affordability. The campaign is led by Democrats in the U.S. Senate, who will be rolling out a comprehensive plan to allow student loan borrowers to refinance high-interest student loans, to increase Pell Grant awards, and to create new federal and state partnerships to make community college free for elig… Continue Reading
01.11.16
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Jay Williams Joined Senators Stabenow and Peters During North American International Auto Show Press Preview
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams joined U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters for the unveiling of this year's new vehicles at the 2016 North American International Auto Show Press Preview on January 11. During the morning, they toured the Big Three vehicle exhibits with company executives and representatives. As Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, Williams leads the Economic Development Administration, which makes investmen… Continue Reading
01.06.16
Senators Stabenow, Blunt Will Introduce Bill To Expand Funding for Community Mental Health Services
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) today announced they will be introducing a bill to significantly increase funding for the program they championed to expand community mental health and behavioral health services across the country. The bill that will be introduced by Senators Stabenow and Blunt will ensure that all 24 states awarded mental health planning grants through an initiative based on their Excellence in Mental Health Act can be funded. The original program limit… Continue Reading
12.22.15
Senator Stabenow Nominates 53 Michigan Students to Military Academies
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced that she has nominated 53 Michigan students for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. "Michigan is fortunate to have so many exceptional students who want to serve our country through military service," said Senator Stabenow. "Having demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in and… Continue Reading
12.18.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Keep Plastic Beads Out of Great Lakes
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today applauded the U.S. Senate's unanimous passage of the bipartisan Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, which will protect the Great Lakes from pollution caused by small, plastic microbeads that are ingredients in certain soaps and personal care products. The legislation, which was sponsored by Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month. It will phase out the manufacturing of products wit… Continue Reading
12.18.15
Senator Stabenow’s Bill to Protect Homeowners from Higher Taxes Passes Senate
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, today applauded the inclusion of her legislation to protect struggling homeowners from being hit with an extra tax bill in the end-of-year spending bill. The bill, which will fund the government through 2016, includes Senator Stabenow's Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act. The Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act makes sure homeowners aren't required to pay additional taxes when they receive mortgage principal forgiven… Continue Reading
12.17.15
Led by Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressman Kildee, Members of Michigan Delegation Announce New Opportunities to Revitalize Cities, Neighborhoods
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), along with Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI), Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) today announced new opportunities to help cities across Michigan and the country revitalize neighborhoods and keep communities safe. The end-of-year spending bill, which will fund the federal government through September 2016, gives the U.S. Department of Treasury the flexib… Continue Reading
