WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP: "A Plan to Get the American Economy Back on Track"
Oct 10, 2008
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If you have followed recent news from Wall Street you are aware that the federal bailout for the financial services industry has done little to get our economy back on track. Along with the majority of my constituents, I had deep reservations about the bailout bill, and ultimately I voted against it...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Sep 27, 2008
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Economic Rescue Update
It is evident that the challenges faced by America’s financial markets require action from Congress. Any action taken by Congress must protect American taxpayers and encourage economic growth. We must not take action just to take action.
It is unacceptable for the federal...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Aug 29, 2008
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This past week has been one of the highlights of my year and a half in office. As many of you know, I love riding my 2002 Harley Davidson Road King. On Monday, I kicked off a “Harley Tour” across Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District.
Throughout the week I drove across south-central Michigan...
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BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER: "Walberg talks energy, health care with chamber"
Jul 1, 2008
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Congressman Walberg's recent stop in Battle Creek was discussed in today's Battle Creek Enquirer. Following is an except:
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg made a stop in Battle Creek on Monday to talk with Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce staff and board members and to also pitch his ideas on reducin...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Jun 20, 2008
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Bringing the GI Bill into the 21st Century
Often in my weekly column, I report on partisan politics that take place in the halls of Congress. This week I am pleased to say that a spirit of bi-partisanship enabled House Democrats and Republicans to come together and pass an important bill that wil...
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WALBERG: MICHIGAN’S TAX INCREASES CONTINUE TO DRIVE AWAY JOBS
Jun 19, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) made the following statement after officials revealed Michigan’s unemployment rate reached 8.5% in May, the highest rate since 1992.
“Yesterday I received the sad news that Michigan’s unemployment rate has now reached 8.5%, nearly a one percent increase since t...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Jun 6, 2008
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Fighting for Fiscal Discipline
Over my objection, on June 5 the House passed a record $3.041 trillion budget containing massive new tax increases and spending measures. This budget contains the largest tax increase in American history – a $683 billion tax increase.
The average Michigan taxpay...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
May 30, 2008
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Michigan Learning Hard Economic Lessons
Leaving resources in the hands of hard-working people and small businesses leads to economic growth, job creation and stronger communities.
In Michigan, this week we learned again the devastating consequences of politicians who disregard the will of thei...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
May 9, 2008
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No New Taxes On Cell Phone Use
Taxes on wireless services increased four times faster than taxes on other goods and services from 2003-2007. According to an April 22 article in the Wall Street Journal, a recent analysis showed that “the average monthly tax burden on wireless customers is more tha...
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WALBERG: NO NEW TAXES ON CELL PHONE USE
May 7, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today issued the following statement after co-sponsoring H.R. 5793, The Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008. If passed into law, this bi-partisan bill would enact a five year moratorium on any new tax or fee for wireless services.
Taxes on wireless services increase...
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