WALBERG WEEKLY WRAP-UP: "America Is Hurting But Poised For A Comeback"
Oct 31, 2008
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For many months now, you have given me the opportunity to share my thoughts and plans for America's future, and I appreciate all the feedback you have provided and continue to provide to me. It is a tremendous honor to serve the good people of south-central Michigan as your Congressman.
We are at...
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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 WEEKLY WRAP-UP: "We Need Real Health Care Reform Now"
Oct 17, 2008
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As I have met with families in south-central Michigan over the past few weeks, I have been reminded time and time again about the rising cost of health care. Even for those with insurance costs continue to rise, and emergency rooms are filled with the uninsured. Many of you continue in jobs you ma...
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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 WEEKLY WRAP-UP: "Why I Opposed the Massive, $700 Billion Taxpayer Financed Bailout"
Oct 3, 2008
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Why I Opposed the Massive, $700 Billion Taxpayer Financed Bailout
Through the thousands of calls, emails and letters sent to my office over the last week, I know that my constituents want Congress to take action to avert further economic distress. But south-central Michigan believes Congress mu...
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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: "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 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 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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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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