Michigan has lost over 300,000 jobs due to the decline in the automotive industry. Add to this the individual economic calamities caused by the staggering number of foreclosures and less federal support of our cities and counties sums up to a tough economic environment. I have supported strong reform of our mortgage industry, have worked hard with our automotive industry to bring forth new and innovative ideas that will get us away from fossil fuels to alternative fuels, fight for more access for women and minorities to capital to start their own businesses, and will work to bring more high-tech innovation and diversity to the 13th Congressional District and to Michigan.