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 Praises Expiration of Offshore Drilling Ban
Sep 24, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today issued the following statement after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi indicated Democrats would give in to the demands of pro-energy members of Congress and the American people and lift current bans on offshore and oil shale energy production.
"After opposing a...
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Walberg Votes to Help Michigan Automakers Retool
Sep 24, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today issued the following statement after supporting a continuing resolution - appropriations legislation - that included $25 billion in low-interest loans to be used as necessary by automobile manufacturers to retool older factories to meet new government mandat...
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Walberg: Only a Few Days of Session Remain and Still No Comprehensive Energy Plan
Sep 23, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today issued the following statement as the number of days Congress is in session dwindles.
"New week, same thing: Speaker Pelosi and the Democratic Leadership are again failing to allow a vote to increase American energy production and expand the use of altern...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP: "Another Energyless Energy Bill, Trying Economic Times, Military Academy Nominations"
Sep 19, 2008
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Another Energyless Energy Bill
Late Monday night, under the guise of darkness, Speaker Pelosi and her Democratic allies introduced another energy bill that fails to produce any new American energy. The following morning, Speaker Pelosi forced a vote on this massive, bloated legislation.
The Pe...
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Walberg Statement on Pelosi Energyless Energy Bill
Sep 17, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today issued the following statement opposing House Democrats’ latest "no energy" bill:
"For months, members on both sides of the aisle in this House have called for a new energy bill that takes an ‘all of the above’ approach: more drilling, more alternatives, ...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP: Fannie and Freddie Executives Should Not Receive Golden Parachute Severance Packages, Pelosi Keeps Blocking Energy Vote”
Sep 12, 2008
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Fannie and Freddie Executives Should Not Receive Golden Parachute Severance Packages
Across the nation, families are having a hard time paying for gas, school bills and groceries. Here in south-central Michigan, many families are also struggling to pay off mortgage bills.
These tough economic ti...
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Walberg: New Pelosi Energy Plan is to Obtain “The Best Outcome They Can Get In An Election Year”
Sep 10, 2008
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Including today, there are just 13 working days left in 2008 for this Democratic Congress to act on comprehensive energy legislation. The floor schedule set by House Leadership for the remainder of the week is once again devoid of any vote on comprehensive energy legislation, much less a vote on the...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Sep 5, 2008
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Congress Needs to Vote for More American Oil Drilling, Alternative Energy Sources
Above the Speaker’s rostrum in the House chamber is an inscription from former Secretary of State Daniel Webster:
"Let us develop the resources of our land, call forth its powers, build up its institutions, promo...
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