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April 2004
- (October 24, 2006) Stupak Comments on Benchmarks for Iraq
- (October 24, 2006) Stupak Calls on EPA to Address Canadian Nuclear Proposal
- (October 23, 2006) Michigan Receives $69 Million in Home Heating Assitance
- (October 20, 2006) Stupak Voices Concerns on Canadian Nuclear Waste
- (October 16, 2006) Stupak Reminds Public: File Comments on Coast Guard Live Fire
- (October 12, 2006) Homeland Security Bill Requires Greater Public Notice on Coast Guard Live Fire Exercises
- (October 6, 2006) Stupak Secures Charlevoix Meeting on Coast Guard Live Fire
- (October 6, 2006) Northern Michigan Public Television Receives $1 Million to go Digital
- (October 3, 2006) Stupak Calls for State Department Action on St. Marys River
September 2006
- (September 15, 2006) Stupak Statement on FEMA and Interoperability
- (September 14, 2006) Stabenow, Levin, Stupak Introduce Bill to Preserve Presque Isle Lighthouse
- (September 13, 2006) Stupak Encourages Public Input on Coast Guard Live Fire on Great Lakes
- (September 12, 2006) Stupak Responds to Bush's 9-11 Address
- (September 7, 2006) Stupak BP Hearing Statement
- (September 06, 2006) Stupak Hails Passage of Canadian Trash Legislation
- (September 1, 2006) Stupak: Report Shows St. Marys Bacteria Comes from Ontario Waste Facility Calls for End Discharges, Canadian Cleanup
August 2006
- (August 25, 2006) Levin, Stupak Secure $427,000 to Repair Petoskey Breakwater
- (August 18, 2006) Stupak Says 9-11 Tapes Underscore Need for First Responder Communications
- (August 18, 2006) Stupak Addresses Biofuel Plant Opening
- (August 8, 2006) Stupak Calls on Bush, Hastert to Address Oilfield Closure
- (August 3, 2006) Stupak Renews Calls for Iraqi Accountability Plan Calls Maliki's Address to Congress 'Disappointing'
- (August 2, 2006) Stupak Hails Trade Adjustment Funds
July 2006
- (July 26, 2006) Stupak Statement on Disaster Preparedness Survey
- (July 25, 2006) Stupak Leads Democrats on First Responder Communications
- (July 25, 2006) Stupak to Iraqi Ambassador:No Amnesty for Attacks on U.S. Troops
- (July 25, 2006) Stupak Letter to Sumaidaie
- (July 21, 2006) Stupak Calls on President to Fix Flag Rules Says Current Policy is Inconsistent, Disrespects Troops
- (July 20, 2006) Stupak Partakes in "Knowing the Enemy" War Game
- (July 7, 2006) Stupak Tours St. Marys River, Meets with Canadian Officials on Sewage Discharge Issue
June 2006
- (June 29, 2006) Stupak Pushes Canada, U.S. Agencies on Sugar Island Sewage Issue
- (June 29, 2006) Stupak Presses Administration for Iraqi Accountability Plan
- (June 21, 2006) Stupak Opposes Amnesty for Attacks on Troops
- (June 16, 2006) Stupak Statement on Floor Debate on Iraq
- (June 14, 2006) Stupak Cosponsor Legislation Supporting "National Clean Beaches Week"
May 2006
- (May 30, 2006) Stupak to Accept Applications for Miltary, Merchant Academies
- (May 26, 2006) House Passes Stupak Amendment to Up Funding for Fighting Online Child Pornography
- (May 23, 2006) Stupak to Accept Applications for House Page
- (May 22, 2006) Stupak Statement on Federal Trade Commission Report on Gas Price Gouging Following Hurricane Katrina
- (May 18, 2006) Stupak Calls for Consideration of Canadian Trash Bill
- (May 11, 2006) Stupak Letter Calling for Hearings Into NSA Spying Program
April 2006
- (April 29, 2006) Stupak Gives Democratic Radio Address
- (April 28, 2006) Stupak Introduces Oil Futures Trading Bill
- (April 26, 2006) Stupak Statement on House Republican Energy Proposals
- (April 24, 2006) Stupak to Introduce Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices (PUMP) Bill
- (April 24, 2006) Stupak Responds to Hastert, Frist Letter on Gas Gouging Calls for Swift Consideration of Bill
- (April 24, 2006) Stupak Letter to President Bush on Gas Prices
- (April 19, 2006) Stupak Pushes Speaker for Vote on Gas Price Gouging Bill
- (April 19, 2006) Full Text of Letter to Speaker Hastert
- (April 10, 2006) Congress Tells Coast Guard to Retain Icebreaker in Northern Lake Michigan
- (April 6, 2006) Stupak Letter to President Bush
- (April 6, 2006) Stupak Introduces Bill to Control Cormorant Population
- (April 5, 2006) Committee Passes Stupak Amendment to Restrict Online Child Pornography
- (April 4, 2006) Opening Statement Hon. Bart Stupak Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce April 4, 2006
March 2006
- (March 30, 2006) Stupak Continues Efforts to Protect Consumers from Deceptively Treated Meat
- (March 17, 2006) Stupak: It Is Time for an Iraqi Accountability Plan
- (March 8, 2006) Stupak Blasts Rogers' Food Labeling Bill; Offers Motion to Protect Consumers from Deceptively Labeled Meat
- (March 2, 2006) Stupak Demands 30 Day Deadline for Response From Administration on Canadian Trash Bill
February 2006
- (February 17, 2006) The U.S. House of Reps Takes Up Resolution To Investigate Corruption on Recent Legislation
- (February 17, 2006) As Michigan Endures Freezing Conditions, Stupak Again Calls for Hearing Into Home Heating Costs
- (February 16, 2006) Stupak Calls Again for F.E.M.A. Removal From D.H.S.
- (February 2, 2006) Stupak Announces Appointment of Petoskey Student to West Point
- (February 2, 2006) Stupak Honors Local WWII and Korean War Veterans With High School Diplomas
January 2006
- (January 31, 2006) STUPAK ON THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS:Hopeful Words Not Enough To Spur Economy, Strengthen Health Care Or Secure The Homeland
- (January 25, 2006) Stupak Tours New Orleans Health Care Facilities Still Not Operational Since Hurricane Katrina
- (January 23, 2006) Stupak Calls for Briefing on Plan for New Passport Card, Discusses Border Security Initiative in Soo, MI
- (January 12, 2006) Stupak Clarifies U.S.D.A. Forest Service Flag Policy To Honor Fallen Soldiers
- (January 3, 2006) Stupak Calls for Hearing on High Home Heating Costs
December 2005
- (December 22, 2005) Stupak Applauds Senate on Six Month Extension on USA Patriot Act Provisions
- (December 22, 2005) Stupak Submits Final Comments on Rules for Sulfide Mining
- (December 19, 2005) Stupak Says G.O.P. Defense Bill More About Political Gains Then Funding Troops
- (December 15, 2005) Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill Cuts Vital Programs to Enable Economic Development
- (December 15, 2005) Stupak Calls USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization an Open-Door Attack on Personal Liberties
- (December 13, 2005) Stupak Calls for Committment to Fund Final Great Lakes Restoration Plan
- (December 8, 2005) Two Weeks Later, G.O.P. Twists Enough Arms To Pass Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
- (December 7, 2005) ***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT***Holiday Announcement: Stupak Warns Against Holiday Scams
- (December 5, 2005) 9-11 Commission Report Card Gives G.O.P. Failing Grade on First Responder Communcations Funding
November 2005
- (November 29, 2005) Stupak Comments on Rules for Sulfide Mining
- (November 18, 2005) Stupak Co-Sponsors Bill to Make New Medicare Requirements More Flexible for Seniors
- (November 18, 2005) G.O.P. Irony: House Votes To Cut $50 Billion in Spending Bill, But Plans to Spend $106 Billion on Tax Bill
- (November 18, 2005) Stupak Questions Race Track Operators About Safety Issues in the Wake of Young Jockey's Death
- (November 18, 2005) N. Michigan Projects Included in Final Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Bill
- (November 18, 2005) N. Michigan Receives $3.4 Million in Final Transportation Appropriations Bill
- (November 18, 2005) STUPAK RECORDS MESSAGE WRAPPING UP WEEK OF CONTROVERSIAL VOTES Stupak: As we Celebrate Thanksgiving, G.O.P. Gives The Rich Plentiful Bounty but Leaves The Poor With Little On The Table
- (November 17, 2005) Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill Cuts Vital Programs to Enable Economic Development
- (November 17, 2005) CN Railroad Adds 200 New Rail Cars to U.P. Tracks After Stupak Questions Slow Movement of Goods
- (November 16, 2005) Additional Projects in Final Science, State, Commerce, and Justice Appropriations Bill
- (November 16, 2005) Stupak Urges U.S.D.A. Forest Services To Keep Trails Open for Recreation Vehicles
- (November 10, 2005) Americans Should Celebrate the Service of Our Brave Veterans Throughout the Year
- (November 9, 2005) Stupak Sponsors Bills to Improve Veterans Benefits
- (November 9, 2005) 1st District Receives $1.4 Million in Final Science, State, Commerce and Justice Appropriations Bill
- (November 9, 2005) N. Michigan Receives $5.7 Million in Final Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
- (November 8, 2005) Stupak Questions Administration Officials on U.S. Preparedness for Flu Pandemic
- (November 3, 2005) Reps Advocate on Behalf of Jockeys
- (November 3, 2005) Stupak Votes To Protect Private Property Through Eminent Domain Legislation
October 2005
- (October 28, 2005) Michigan Projects Receive Funding In Final Agriculture Bill
- (October 26, 2005) Chambers From Canada/U.S. Tell Northern Border Caucus of the Economic Impact of Travel Proposal
- (October 19, 2005) U.S.D.A Halts Plan to Close Farm Service Agency Offices
- (October 19, 2005) GUEST COLUMN: Cormorant Control Requires Funding and Support
- (October 18, 2005) Congressional Leaders Discuss Energy Concerns Expressed at Town Hall Meetings
- (October 7, 2005) Stupak Led Democratic Substitute to Lower Gas Prices
September 2005
- (September 30, 2005) MI Officials Team Up to Resolve Bovine Issue In Time for U.P. Farmers to Make Market Sale
- (September 30, 2005) Is Our Government Ready for the Next Disaster? DeGette, Stupak Call on Oversight and Investigation Hearing into Avian Flu Preparedness
- (September 30, 2005) Stupak Hears from Panel on Need for First Responder Communications
- (September 30, 2005) Stupak Says G.O.P. Price Gouging Bill Does Nothing to Protect Consumers
- (September 28, 2005) Stupak Questions Officials On Waste and Fraud Related to Hurricane Katrina
- (September 28, 2005) Stupak Fight To Stop Gas Price Gouging
- (September 22, 2005) Stupak Questions Experts on Public Health Concerns Related to Hurricane Katrina
- (September 22, 2005) Stupak Received Top Honor From Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance
- (September 21, 2005) Stupak F.R.E.E.'s Consumers From Gas Price Gouging
- (September 16, 2005) Stupak Accepting Applications for Military Academy Nomination
- (September 15, 2005) Stupak Addresses Congress on Coast Guard Bill, Cutter Mackinaw Conveyence to Cheboygan
- (September 15, 2005) Stupak: G.O.P. Putting Politics Over Fairness in Commission To Investiage Hurricane Katrina
- (September 12, 2005) Stupak Announces Speakers for U.P. Economic Development Conference
- (September 8, 2005) Stupak Settles NFL Sunday Ticket Direct T.V. Agreement in Time for Packers Vs. Lions Game
- (September 7, 2005) Stupak Drills Witnesses on Gas Prices During Hearing
- (September 6, 2005) Stupak signs onto Bill to Move FEMA Out from Under Homeland Security as Own Agency
- (September 6, 2005) Stupak Calls on Bush to Fund Communication for First Responders in Aftermath of Katrina Chaos
August 2005
- (August 31, 2005) Stupak's Pressure on Bush to Release Barrels from Oil Reserve Pays Off
- (August 23, 2005) Stupak Testifies Before Council of Great Lakes Governors on Waterwithdrawal Policy
- (August 19, 2005) Stupak Receives "Health Care Champion Award" At U.P. Health Center Anniversary
- (August 18, 2005) Stupak Brings Economic Development Tools to Rural Communities at U.P. Conference
- (August 17, 2005) As Northern Michigan Gas Prices Soar, Stupak Calls on White House to "Do The Right Thing"
- (August 15, 2005) 9-11 Tapes Reveal Communication Chaos, Stupak Stresses Need for First Responder Interoperability
- (August 12, 2005) Stupak Comments on FDA's New Risk Management Plan for Accutane
- (August 11, 2005) Statement Offered By Congressman Bart Stupak on the 70th Anniversary of FDR Signing the Social Security Act
- (August 4, 2005) Stupak Names Two New Staff to 1st Congressional Dsitrict Offices
July 2005
- (July 29, 2005) Stupak Includes 1st District Projects and Major Amendment in Final Interior Appropriations Bill
- (July 29, 2005) Stupak Announces $47.6 Million in Final 1st District Road Projects
- (July 22, 2005) Statement of Bart Stupak on the USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization
- (July 20, 2005) Stupak Wins Showdown with Rogers on Great Lakes Oversight
- (July 14, 2005) Stupak Amendment Makes Dredging Criteria More Fair for Small, Rural Harbors
- (July 14, 2005) Stupak Named As Conferee for Energy Bill
- (July 1, 2005) Stupak Sends Homeland Security Chief Letter on New Passport Initiavtive
- (July 1, 2005) Stupak Accepts National Award for Alpena
June 2005
- (June 30, 2005) Stupak Says Rogers Great Lakes Bill Misleading and Opens Doors to Diversion
- (June 29, 2005) Statement of Rep. Bart Stupak on the Mark-Up of HR 2491 in the Energy and Commerce Committee
- (June 29, 2005) Stupak Makes Remarks Before the Energy and Commerce Committee on Trash and Drug Bills
- (June 22, 2005) Stupak Asks WAL-MART to Provide Health Care to Employee; Relieve Burden on Medicaid
- (June 21, 2005) Big Bird and Clifford Caged Under G.O.P. Spending Bill
- (June 20, 2005) Stupak Applauds Senate for Including Ontonagon Dredging Project in Energy & Water Bill
- (June 20, 2005) Stupak Includes $10 Million in Defense Bill
- (June 16, 2005) House Reps Hear From Governors at Medicaid Hearing
- (June 16, 2005) Great Lakes Reps Introduce Bill to Permanently Ban Oil and Gas Drilling
- (June 14, 2005) 1st District Winner of Congressional Art Competition Sees Work On Display In D.C.
- (June 14, 2005) House Passes $15.7 Million for Cormorant, Wolf and Emerald Ash Borer Control in Agriculture Bill
- (June 9, 2005) Stupak Urges Michigan Legislature Not to Close U.P. Prisons
May 2005
- (May 25, 2005) Stupak Continues Effort to Stop Strategic Petroleum Reserve Deliveries
- (May 24, 2005) Stupak Secures Funding for Projects & Commitment to Makes Dredging Criteria More Flexible
- (May 19, 2005) * CLEAN WATER VICTORIES *Amendment to Block Sewage Dumping Passes House, Forces EPA's Hand on Blending Proposal
- (May 18, 2005) Interior Appropriations Amendment Would Block E.P.A. Sewage Dumping Proposal
- (May 18, 2005) Stupak Supports Amendment to Require Dept. of Homeland Security to Buy American in Spending Authorization Bill
- (May 18, 2005) Stupak Sends FDA Letter Questions New Accutane Alert
- (May 18, 2005) Interior Appropriations Amendment Would Block E.P.A. Sewage Dumping Proposal
- (May 6, 2005) Stupak Meets with Canadian Border Reps to Discuss Security and Border Trade/Travel
- (May 5, 2005) House of Reps Passes $82 Billion Supplemental Includes Provision to Install Engineered Machined Products on Military Vehicles
- (May 5, 2005) H-2B Changes In Supplemental Bill
- (May 4, 2005) Stupak Hold Hearing On Nation's Flu Vaccine Supply
- (May 4, 2005) New Bill Requires Independence Between FDA and Drug Industry
April 2005
- (April 27, 2005) Stupak StuffedCare Pachages For Troops at USO Event
- (April 27, 2005) US Olympic Center Receives Funding
- (April 27, 2005) Michigan Delegation Members: Bush Needs to Stop Canadian Trash Shipments to Michigan Before Toronto Extends Its Contract
- (April 26, 2005) Stupak Makes Floor Speech Urging Vote Not To Cut Medicaid in 2006 Budget
- (April 22, 2005) Stupak: Energy Bill Is No Tribute To Earth Day
- (April 21, 2005) Stupak Joins Pro-Life Democrats to Discuss 95-10 Initiative to Stop Abortions
- (April 20, 2005) Stupak Presses Forward On Great Lakes Drilling Ban Despite Set Backs
- (April 20, 2005) Stupak Joins Bipartisan Reps To Address The Damagin Affects Of CAFTA
- (April 19, 2005) Congressman Bart Stupak Statement on the Selection of Joseph Ratzinger of Germany as New Pope
- (April 18, 2005) Stupak Hosts Forum to Address Law Enforcement Grant Cuts in FY06 Budget
- (April 13, 2005) Stupak Testifies on Sewage Blending
- (April 12, 2005) Stupak Great Lakes Drilling Ban Gutted By Rogers
- (April 12, 2005) Stupak Amendment Stops Oil Reserve Deliveries Until Gas Prices Drop
- (April 11, 2005) Stupak Announces Military Academy Appointment from Pinconning
- (April 9, 2005) Stupak Comments on Trip to Rome For Pope's Funeral
- (April 6, 2005) Stupak Announces Military Academy Appointment from Gaylord
- (April 5, 2005) Stupak Announces Military Academy Appointment in Marquette
- (April 5, 2005) Stupak Joins Small Congressional Delegation Attending Pope's Funeral
March 2005
- (March 23, 2005) Social Secuirty Trustee Report Echoes Stupak Town Hall Message
- (March 21, 2005) Stupak Casts Vote to Give Schiavo Another Chance
- (March 17, 2005) Stupak Bill Would Ban All Forms of Human Cloning
- (March 15, 2005) Stupak Offers Four Amendments to Support Troops, POW's and American-Made Aircraft
- (March 15, 2005) Stupak Seeks Dedicated Funding for First Responder Interoperability
- (March 15, 2005) Stupak Persistence Leads to Long Awaited Great Lakes Pilotage Rate Adjustment
- (March 11, 2005) Michigan Congressional Delegation Members to Bush: Urge Canada to Stop Flow of Waste Trucks into Michigan
- (March 10, 2005) Stupak Received Federal "Legislator of the Year" From the Michigan Credit Union League
- (March 10, 2005) Stupak Earmarks $16 Million for 1st District Road Projects
- (March 9, 2005) Stupak Announces $2.5 Million in Head Start Funding for Inter-Tribal Council
- (March 8, 2005) Sawyer Int'l Airport Receives $1M Grant For Improvements
- (March 4, 2005) Stupak Urges Trade Commission To Protect Steel Industry
- (March 3, 2005) Bi-Partisan Reps Take On EPA To Block Sewage Dumping Health and Environmental Concerns Cause Strong Stance from Coast to Coast
- (March 1, 2005) Column: Privatization Takes the Security Out of Social Security, Leaves Our Kids to Foot the Bill
- (March 1, 2005) 1st District Students Urged to Enter Annual Congressional Art Competition
- (March 1, 2005) Stupak Heads Up Congressional Northern Border Caucus
February 2005
- (February 22, 2005) Stupak Finds Strong Bipartisan Support for Letter to EPA Calling for a Stop to Sewage Dumping
- (February 16, 2005) Stupak Statement on F.D.A. Monitoring Board
- (February 15, 2005) Stupak to Host Northern Michigan Economic Development Conference
- (February 11, 2005) Stupak Organizes H.S. Graduation for Local WWII and Korean War Veterans Decades Later, Northern Michigan School Districts Offer Diplomas on May 7
- (February 10, 2005) Stupak Turn H-2B Concerns into Legislative Action
- (February 10, 2005) Stupak Announces Appointment to West Point
- (February 8, 2005) US Olympic Ed. Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary
- (February 7, 2005) Stupak: Republican Budget for 2006 is Fiscally Irresponsible, Morally Irresponsible, and Demonstrates a Failure to Lead
- (February 2, 2005) Stupak Remarks on the State of the Union Address U.P. Native Represents Northern Michigan in D.C.
- (February 2, 2005) Stupak's Telecom Task Force Hears U.P. Testimony in Washington
- (February 1, 2005) Congressman Bart Stupak To Undergo Back Surgery
- (February 1, 2005) Stupak Congratulates Northern Michigan Catholic Schools on National Catholic Schools Week
January 2005
- (January 27, 2005) Stupak Responds to H-2B Visa Program Application Changes
- (January 27, 2005) Stupak Announces Military Academy Appointment
- (January 26, 2005) StupakElected as Ranking Democrat on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
- (January 20, 2005) STUPAK STATEMENT ON 55th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
- (January 11, 2005) 1ST DISTRICT FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE FEDERAL FIRE GRANTS
- (January 6, 2005) Stupak Applauds Land Deal to Protect U.P.’s Natural Resources
- (January 5, 2005) Michigan’s First District Counties Qualify for Disaster Designation Status Makes Farmers Eligible for Low-Interest Emergency Loans
- (January 4, 2005) Stupak Sworn In for Seventh Term in Congress Protecting Social Security, Great Lakes Among Stupak Priorities
April 2004
- (April 14, 2004) Int'l Trade Commission Rules in Favor of Stupak on Steel
