WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Oct 25, 2008
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Examination Needed of AIG’s Spending Sprees
Recent news reports have surfaced that executives from AIG recklessly spent money shortly after the federal government bailed the giant insurance company out.
As you may recall, I opposed recent taxpayer bailouts of the financial sector, and I recent...
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Walberg asks Paulson, Bernanke to examine recent AIG spending sprees
Oct 20, 2008
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Recent news reports have surfaced that executives from AIG recklessly spent money shortly after the federal government bailed the giant insurance company out, including "a $400,000 retreat at a posh California resort."
Congressman Tim Walberg, who opposed taxpayer bailouts of the financial sect...
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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 Opposes Bailout Deal
Sep 29, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today issued the following statement opposing the Financial Stabilization Package, the deal struck on the bailout of the financial services sector.
"Today our financial markets face serious challenges that could result in dire consequences, and while Congress c...
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WALBERG ANNOUNCES $5,269,296 FOR MICHIGAN LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sep 18, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today made the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services announced Michigan will receive $5,269,296 from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency fund.
Walberg sent a letter to the President earlier this mon...
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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 Asks President to Release Funding for Michigan Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Sep 12, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today made the following statement after sending a letter to the President requesting that the federal government release funds from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency fund.
"Michigan taxpayers have contributed their hard-earned ...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Aug 22, 2008
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President Bush, Congress Wrong to Bailout Mortgage Lenders
Across the nation, parents are working hard to pay for gas and groceries. Here in south-central Michigan, many families are also struggling to pay off mortgage bills.
Drive around the Seventh District and you are likely to see numerous...
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WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP
Aug 1, 2008
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Speaker Pelosi Turns The Lights Off On Energy Debate
With gas prices hovering around $4, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moved into action this week. But rather than address energy issues, leadership in the House put forward a motion to adjourn the House until September without debating on or vo...
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Walberg: Democrats Offer More Excuses, Continue To Say “No” To Producing More American Energy
Jul 30, 2008
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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) this afternoon issued the following statement after voting against flawed Democrat legislation to address high gas prices. The Democrat legislation punishes investors and pension funds but fails to increase American energy production by one drop. This legisl...
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