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HOMEPAGE > NEWSROOM 2006

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Press Releases 2006, 2005


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>  October 24, 2006 - Upton Helps Restore Berrien ISD’s E-Rate funding, Representing $300,000 for Internet Services for Area Schools

>  October 23, 2006 - Upton to Present Long Overdue Bronze Star to Marcellus WWII Vet on Tuesday

>  October 5, 2006 - Upton Statement on Foley Investigation

>  October 2, 2006 - Upton Helps Deliver Foreign Trade Zone Designation for Pfizer-Will Provide an Economic Boost to the Region

>  September 28, 2006 - Upton Honored as “Hero of the Taxpayer”

>  September 27, 2006 - House Gives Final Approval to Upton’s $1.5 Million for Galesburg’s Eaton Research to Improve Safety in Military Vehicles

>  September 22, 2006 - Upton Introduces Bill to Restore Integrity to Video Game Ratings

>  September 21, 2006 - Upton Subcommittee Examines ICANN

>  September 20, 2006 - Upton Joins Cancer Survivors from SW Michigan on National Mall Today

>  September 15, 2006 - Upton Hails House Adoption of New Rules for Spending

>  September 14, 2006 - Upton Urges Michigan's Families to be Prepared for Times of Disaster

>  September 13, 2006 - Upton Works to Protect Internet from Cyber Terrorism

> September 6, 2006 - Upton Hails House Passage of Bill to Limit Canadian Trash Flowing into MI

> August 30, 2006 - Upton Announces $100,000 for Drug Free Community Coalition Efforts in Benton Harbor

>  August 17, 2006 - Upton Announces TRIO Funding for LMC and SMC

> August 2, 2006 - Upton to Present Bronze Star & Purple Heart to Mattawan Vietnam Vet Tomorrow

> July 27, 2006 - Upton Praises House Passage of Bill to Bring Health Record-Keeping into the Digital Age

> July 26, 2006 - Schwarz & Upton Work to Bring Joint Cargo Aircraft Unit to Battle Creek

> July 26, 2006 - Upton Hails House Passage of Bill to Keep Kids Safer Online

> July 20, 2006 - Upton Convenes Hearing to Examine Nation’s Emergency Alert System

> July 19, 2006 - Upton Statement on House Vote to Override President’s Veto of Stem Cell Legislation

> July 18, 2006 - Upton Announces Niles to Receive $339,000 for Community Development and Low Income Housing

> July 18, 2006 - Upton Announces $2.56 Million for Kalamazoo Community Development and Low Income Housing

> July 14, 2006 - Upton Hails House Passage of Voting Rights Act

> July 11, 2006 - Upton Chairs Hearing to Keep Kids Safer Online

> June 28, 2006 - Upton Praises 90% Enrollment for Prescription Drug Program

> June 28, 2006 - Upton Hails Nomination of Paul Maloney to Federal Judgeship in Kalamazoo

> June 28, 2006 - Upton Works to Protect our Kids from Online Sex Predators, Votes to Increase Resources for FBI Taskforce

> June 22, 2006 - Upton Hails Line Item Veto to Cut Deficit & Wasteful Spending

> June 22, 2006 - Upton Delivers Additional $1.5 Million forGalesburg's Eaton Research to Improve Troop Safety

> June 15, 2006 - Upton Announces over $1.89 Million for Housing in Southwest Michigan

> June 15, 2006 - President Signs Upton Decency Bill into Law

> June 14, 2006 - Upton Works to Restore $214 Million for Amtrak, Ensuring Rail Service will Continue Uninterrupted in MI

> June 14, 2006 - For 5th Year in a Row, Upton Delivers Millions for Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Airport Expansion

> June 14, 2006 - President Will Sign Upton Decency Bill into Law Tomorrow

> June 14, 2006 - Upton Keeps Video Game Industry's Feet to the Fire

> June 8, 2006 - House Passes Upton Bill to Offer More Video Services and Lower Prices

> June 7, 2006 - Upton Decency Bill Passes House, Headed to President's Desk

> June 6, 2006 - Upton Decency Bill Poised to Clear Final Hurdle

> May 25, 2006 - Upton Urges Ag Secretary to Help Local Grape Growers

> May 25, 2006 - Upton Secures Additional Funds for St. Joe Harbor

> May 19, 2006 - Upton Decency Bill One Step Closer to Law

> May 18, 2006 - Upton Works to Waive Late Fee for Seniors Signing Up for Prescription Drug Plan

> May 17, 2006 - Upton Helps Deliver $394,000 for Harbor Shores Redevelopment

> May 16, 2006 - Upton Hails 400 New Jobs Headed to Benton Harbor

> May 15, 2006 - Upton Announces $600,000 to Clean-up Meth Labs, Other Areas of Kalamazoo

> May 8, 2006 - Upton to Join Local Officials to Break Ground for New Housing Development in Benton Harbor

> May 8, 2006 - Upton Reminds Seniors Only One Week Left to Select Prescription Drug Plans

> May 3, 2006 - Upton Meets with President to Discuss Energy, Makes the Case for Ethanol

> May 3, 2006 - House Passes Upton Bill to Transfer Curious Kids Property Rights to City of St. Joseph

> April 27, 2006 - Upton Bill Would Fulfill President's Call to Expand Use of Ethanol

> April 26, 2006 - Upton Announces $72,000 to Upgrade Communications Systems in Kalamazoo Police Cars

> April 25, 2006 - Bipartisan Bill to Bring Choice & Competition to Video Services Continues on Fast Track

> April 24, 2006 - Upton Announces $32,000 to Upgrade Video Systems in Benton Harbor Police Cars

> April 20, 2006 - Upton Hails State's Decision to Reverse Course and Expand US 131

> April 19, 2006 - Upton Announces $339,000 for Fire Prevention in Kalamazoo

> April 18, 2006 - Upton to Seniors: Less than 4 Weeks Remain to Select Prescription Drug Plans

> April 12, 2006 - Upton Announces Dredging of Inner & Outer Harbors to be Completed within Weeks

> April 11, 2006 - Upton Warns Michigan's Seniors to Beware of Prescription Drug Scams

> April 4, 2006 - Upton Commences Mark Up on Bipartisan Bill that will Bring Choice & Competition to Video Services

> March 30, 2006 - Upton Hearing Examines Bipartisan Bill that Will Bring Choice & Competition to Video Services

> March 30, 2006 - Upton Hails U.S. Trade Rep.'s Action against China's Unfair Practices on U.S. Auto Parts

> March 22, 2006 - Upton Honored for Efforts to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs

> March 21, 2006 - Upton Announces over $850,000 on its Way to Help Kalamazoo's Homeless

> March 20, 2006 - Upton Announces Two Local Youths Appointed to Service Academies

> March 16, 2006 - Upton Pushes Bill to Bring Health Record-Keeping into the Digital Age

> March 10, 2006 - Upton Works to Permanently Ban Federal Taxes on the Internet

> March 9, 2006 - Upton Pays Tribute to SW Michigan's Regional Methamphetamine Taskforces

> March 9, 2006 - Upton Reiterates Benefits of Ethanol to U.S. Energy Secretary

> March 8, 2006 - Bill to Protect Cell Phone Records Passes Upton's Committee, Continues on Fast Track

> March 2, 2006 - Dredging of Twin Cities Harbor Set to Begin this Spring

> February 23, 2006 - Upton Ethanol Bill to Ease Nation's Thirst for Gasoline

> February 22, 2006 - Upton Condemns Port Deal

> February 8, 2006 - Upton Introduces Bill to Transfer Full Property Rights of Memorial Hall to City of St. Joseph

> February 7, 2006 - Upton Announces White Pigeon’s Nathanial Saunders Appointed to West Point

> February 2, 2006 - Upton Announces $51,000 for Economic Development in SW Michigan

> February 1, 2006 - Upton Committee Examines Sale of Cell Phone Records

> January 31, 2006 - Upton Praises President’s Remarks on Energy

> January 30, 2006 - Upton Announces $390,000 National Parks Grant to Upgrade Kalamazoo ’s Upjohn Park

> January 26, 2006 - Upton Urges MDOT to Reconsider US 131 “No Build” Decision

> January 19, 2006 - Upton Urges Senate to Take Up House Decency Bill

> January 18, 2006 - Upton Applauds Indiana Time Zone Decision

> January 6, 2006 - Upton Calls for New Republican Leadership in House

   
Congressman Fred Upton Michigan Sixth District