Congressman Sander Levin

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Anti Drug Efforts

Oakland County Drug-Free Coalitions Win Grants 8/31/2010
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Chippewa Valley Awarded $125,000 for Local Drug Free Coalition Efforts 8/27/2009
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Education

House Approves Sweeping College Aid Reform 9/17/2009
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Lawrence Tech Wins Grant to Assess Needs of Entrepreneurs 7/27/2009
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Rep. Levin Supports Bill to Protect Continued Access to Federal Student Loans 4/17/2008
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House Passes Bill To Address Rising College Prices & Remove Other Barriers To College Enrollment 2/7/2008
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House Approves Education/HHS Appropriations Bill Funds Education and Research 7/19/2007
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House Passes Single Largest Investment in College Aid Since Gi Bill 7/11/2007
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Energy and the Envirnonment

Local Water Projects to Receive Recovery Funds 2/1/2010
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Eastpointe Wins Energy Efficiency Grant 9/25/2009
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Michigan Firms Awarded $966 Million to Jump-Start U.S. Battery Manufacturing 8/5/2009
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Macomb, Oakland Receive $7.6 Million for Weatherization Assistance 7/6/2009
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Clean Energy Bill Will Spur Green Jobs, Reduce Carbon Emissions 6/26/2009
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House Approves $475 Million for Great Lakes 6/26/2009
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Rep. Levin Statement on New Mileage and Fuel Emissions Standards 5/19/2009
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Rep. Levin Statement on President Obama’s Plans to Achieve Energy Independence 1/26/2009
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House Approves Great Lakes Legacy Act 9/18/2008
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Great Lakes Compact Introduced in Congress 7/23/2008
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Michigan Lawmakers Urge President to Release Emergency Energy Funds 7/10/2008
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Levin and Fellow Dems to Bush: Lower Gas Prices by Suspending Fill of Strategic Petroleum Reserve 5/8/2008
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House Approves Legislation to Protect Lakes from Invasive Species 4/24/2008
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Levin Applauds Home Heating Assistance January 17, 2008
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Levin Supports Landmark Energy Legislation 12/18/2007
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Levin Supports Comprehensive Energy Bill 12/6/2007
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House Votes to Combat Oil Cartel Price Fixing 5/20/2008
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Water Infrastructure Funding to Help Reduce Pollution in Lake St. Clair 3/4/2009
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Congressman Levin Addresses Lake St. Clair Conference 3/19/2008
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House Votes to Override Bush's Veto of Water Protection Legislation 11/6/2007
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Lake St. Clair Funding Clears Another Hurtle Water Resources Bill Calls for Up to $20 Million to Restore Lake St. Clair 8/1/2007
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House Approves Bill to Limit Canadian Trash 4/24/2007
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Foreign Affairs

Levin Statement on President Obama's Address on Afghanistan 12/2/2009
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Congressional-Executive Commission on China Releases Annual Report on State of Human Rights in China 10/16/2009
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CECC Chairman and Cochairman Call on China to Abide by Commitments to Protect Human Rights and Promote the Rule of Law in Xinjiang 7/9/2009
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Congressional Executive Commission on China Releases Annual Report on State of Human Rights in China 11/18/2008
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House to Consider Legislation Requiring Redeployment from Iraq Requires Redeployment Within 120 Days 7/12/2007
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Government Reform

Full Disclosure of Congressional Earmark Requests FY 2011 3/23/2010
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Full Disclosure of Congressional Earmark Requests FY 2010 3/29/2009
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Rep. Levin Supports Full Disclosure Of Congressional Earmark Requests 4/3/2008
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Rep. Levin Discloses Earmark Request for 2008 7/31/2007
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Levin Encourages Party Conventions to Consider Inter-regional Primary 12/4/2007
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Rep. Levin Welcomes Senate Introduction of Presidential Primary Reform Bill 9/6/2007
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HealthCare

Chairmen Levin and Stark Laud Patient's Bill of Rights That Takes Effect Today 9/23/2010
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Medicare Advantage Working Better for Seniors 9/21/2010
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Chairman Levin Statement on Health Reform Improvements Passing House 3/25/2010
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Historic Health Reform Approved 3/21/2010
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Independent Report Confirms Negative Impact of Health Care Excise Tax on Middle Class Families 12/4/2009
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Levin Speaks Out in Favor of Health Care Reform Legislation 11/7/2009
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Levin Statement on Health Care Reform 10/29/2009
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House Passes HIV/AIDS Treatment Legislation 10/21/2009
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Levin: Senate Tax on Health Benefits Flawed 10/7/2009
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Houses Passes Bill to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries 9/24/2009
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Levin Statement on President Obama's Address on Health Care Reform 9/10/2009
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Michigan Members Have Questions About Skyrocketing Blue Cross Rates 8/19/2009
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Sweeping Food Safety Overhaul Passes House 7/30/2009
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Doctors Support House Health Reform Plan 7/16/2009
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Health Reform Legislation Introduced in House is Important First Step 7/14/2009
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House Releases Draft on Health Care Reform 6/19/2009
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Levin Introduces Health Care Quality Improvement Legislation 6/18/2009
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Bright Day for Science; Hopeful Day for Millions of Americans 3/9/2009
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House Approves Bill to Prevent Genetic Discrimination 5/1/2008
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House Votes to Stop President's Medicaid Rule Changes That Could Reduce Health Care Coverage and Cost States Billions of Dollars 4/23/2008
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Levin Statement on Attempted S-chip Veto Override 1/23/2008
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Congress Approves Health Care for Kids 8/1/2007
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House Approves Measure to Strengthen Mental Health Care 9/23/2008
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House Approves Measure To Strengthen Mental Health Care 3/5/2008
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Homeland Security

Jobs, Manufacturing, and the Economy

House Approves Tax Relief and Enhanced Lending for Small Businesses 9/23/2010
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Center Line, Southfield to Receive Firefighter Grants 2/5/2010
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Southeast Michigan Awarded $2 Million to Provide Training and Placement in Clean Energy Jobs 1/20/2010
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Levin Calls for Action on Jobs 12/16/2009
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$1.025 Million for Oakland County's CLEMIS Included in Consolidated Appropriations Bill 12/11/2009
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House Passes Tax Relief Extensions 12/9/2009
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Levin Introduces Bill to Provide Tax Incentive for Small Business Investment 12/8/2009
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Levin Statement to Financial Services Committee on Small Business Lending 11/30/2009
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Michigan Awarded Tri-State Grant to Improve Worker Retraining for Auto Workers 11/18/2009
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House Votes to Add 20 Weeks for Michigan Unemployment Insurance 11/5/2009
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House Votes to Expedite Credit Card Reform 11/4/2009
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Levin Statement on Senate Vote to Extend Unemployment Insurance 11/4/2009
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House Approves Expansion of Senior Nutrition Program 10/7/2009
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Michigan Awarded $38 Million to Retrain Unemployed Workers 9/29/2009
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Macomb, Oakland Receive Community Development Grants from Recovery Act 9/23/2009
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House Votes to Add 13 Weeks of Unemployment Insurance 9/22/2009
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House Passes Advanced Vehicles Act to Spur Next Generation of Cars and Trucks 9/16/2009
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Obama Administration Stands Up for American Workers, Industry 9/14/2009
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Levin Statement on CARS Program 8/20/2009
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House Approves Additional $2 Billion for “Clunkers” 7/31/2009
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House Defense Bill Boosts Army Stryker Vehicle 7/30/2009
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Macomb Awarded $979,400 to Launch Training Initiative 7/30/2009
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Levin Introduces Hybrid Truck Tax Credit 7/28/2009
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House Votes to Expand Community Development Block Grants 7/24/2009
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House Approves Pay-As-You-Go Legislation 7/22/2009
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Levin Statement on GM 7/10/2009
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House Approves Funding Boost for Nutrition Programs 7/9/2009
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Levin Statement on GM Asset Sale Approval 7/6/2009
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Levin Statement on GM Building Small Car at Orion Plant 6/26/2009
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Levin Urges Quick Action on Community Assistance Funds 6/24/2009
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Ford Receives $5.9 Billion for Retooling 6/23/2009
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$1 Billion Approved for Fleet Modernization 6/16/2009
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Macomb and Oakland Receive Allocations from Recovery Zone Bond Program 6/12/2009
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Levin Statement on Chrysler 6/10/2009
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House Approves Fleet Modernization Legislation 6/9/2009
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Levin Statement on General Motors 6/1/2009
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House Passes Mortgage Reform to Fight Predatory Lending and Curb Foreclosures 5/7/2009
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Michigan Delegation Spotlights Specific Actions for Obama's Auto Community Czar 5/6/2009
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Levin Introduces Legislation to Expand Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program 5/5/2009
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Levin Statement on President's International Tax Reform Proposals 5/4/2009
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Levin Statement on Chrysler 4/30/2009
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Chrysler-Fiat Alliance Making Progress, Michigan Members Call on Holdout Secured Creditors to Participate 4/28/2009
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Federal Car Purchases Important Commitment to Future of Big 3 4/9/2009
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Levin Releases Online Community Resource Guide for Federal Recovery Programs 4/9/2009
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Levin Reintroduces Carried Interest Tax Reform Legislation 4/3/2009
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3.7 million Michigan Families to Benefit from Recovery Package Tax Credit 4/1/2009
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Rep. Levin on "New Path to Viability for GM Chrysler" 3/30/2009
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Advanced Battery Manufacturing Grants a Critical Investment in Vehicles of the Future 3/20/2009
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Congress Approves Tax on AIG and all Tax-payer Funded Bonuses 3/20/2009
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Action for Supply Industry Sends Strong Signal of Support for Auto Industry 3/19/2009
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Ways and Means Committee Introduces Legislation on All Taxpayer Funded Bonuses 3/18/2009
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Ways and Means Committee Preparing Legislation to Tax AIG Bonuses 3/18/2009
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Michigan Unemployment Rate a Stark Reminder of the Need for Action 3/5/2009
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Rep Levin's statement on President Barack Obama’s budget 2/26/2009
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The Powerful Message by the President: "Sobering and Stirring" 2/24/2009
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Comprehensive Foreclosure Plan Essential to Restore Economic Stability 2/18/2009
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Rep Sander Levin on the Auto Restructuring Plans 2/17/2009
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Recovery Package to Provide Major Benefits to Michigan 2/12/2009
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Staggering Job Loss Numbers Underscore Need for Immediate Economic Recovery Package 2/6/2009
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Economic Recovery Plan Creates Jobs, Provides Tax Cuts to Families and Businesses and Makes Key Investments in Our Economic Future 1/27/2009
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Many Benefits for Michigan in Economic Recovery Plan 1/16/2009
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Levin on House Approval of Bridge Loans to Automakers 12/10/2008
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Auto Plans Strong and Forward Looking 12/2/2008
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Levin on Efforts to Assist Domestic Auto Industry 11/20/2008
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Federal Mortgage Refinancing Program Comes into Effect 10/1/2008
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Levin Statement on President Signing Extension of Unemployment Benefits 6/30/2008
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More than 25 Members Join with Dingell, Michigan Democrats to Call for Second Economic Stimulus Package 4/18/2008
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New Jobs Report: Largest Monthly Jobs Loss In Five Years 3/7/2008
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Congressman Sander Levin Meets With Seniors To Highlight Important Details Of Economic Stimulus Package 2/20/2008
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Levin Statement on Economic Stimulus Deal Reached 1/24/2008
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Michigan and the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act 5/24/2010
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Levin Calls for Extension of Unemployment Insurance for Hardest Hit States 7/30/2009
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Job Loss Figures Spotlight Need for State and Federal Action 7/2/2009
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$69 Million in Unemployment Modernization Funds Coming to Michigan 6/17/2009
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Dramatic November Jobs Lost Figures Highlight What Is at Stake in Auto Bridge Loan 12/5/2008
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Levin Statement on Signing of Unemployment Extension 11/21/2008
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House Passes Emergency Economic Stabilization Act 10/3/2008
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House Approves Overhaul of Trade Adjustment Assistance to Better Meet Needs of Workers in Global Economy 10/31/2007
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Medicare and Prescription Drugs

Social Security

$250 Economic Recovery Payments To Social Security Recipients Begin To Go Out Today 5/7/2009
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Rep. Levin Applauds SSA Decision Partially Suspending Regulation Limiting The Rights Of Disabled Americans To Appeal 1/31/2008
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House Ways and Means Committee Passes Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Act 7/18/2007
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Levin Reacts to Recess Appointment Of Biggs To Social Security Administration 4/5/2007
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Taxes

Chairman Levin Introduces Middle Class Tax Relief Package 12/1/2010
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Levin Calls for End to Offshore Tax Abuse 10/27/2009
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Levin Introduces Improved Tax Deduction for Food Bank Donations 7/15/2009
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Trade

House Passes Landmark China Currency Bill 9/30/2010
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U.S. Representatives Seek Trade Enforcement Action and Resources to Address China's Unfair Trade Practices in the Green Technology Sector 9/28/2010
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Chairman Levin's Opening Remarks at Markup of China Currency Legislation 9/24/2010
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Ways and Means Passes China Currency Bill 9/24/2010
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Ways and Means to Consider Amended China Currency Bill 9/22/2010
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Chairman Levin Opening Statement at Hearing on China’s Exchange Rate Policy 9/15/2010
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Chairmen Rangel and Levin Welcome National Export Initiative and Comprehensive Strategy to Change U.S. Trade Policy 2/4/2010
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Trade Subcommittee Chairman Levin Responds to Treasury’s Semi-Annual Currency Report 10/15/2009
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Chairman Levin Issues Online Fact Check on China Tires 9/24/2009
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Chairman Levin Statment Regarding Retaliation in Response to the China Tires Decision 9/14/2009
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Chairmen Rangel and Levin New Emphasis on Trade Enforcement 7/16/2009
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$50 Million in Additional Trade Adjustment Assistance on Way to Michigan 6/2/2009
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Expanded Trade Program to Help More Workers in Recovery Package 2/5/2009
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Chairmen Rangel and Levin Introduce Trade Enforcement Bill 7/17/2008
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Levin Statement on U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement 4/18/2008
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Administration Must Adopt New China Trade Strategy 3/27/2008
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Levin/rangel Statement On Enforcing Trade Rules 2/14/2008
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American Workers Seek a New Direction for Trade Policy 10/12/2007
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Veterans

Saluting our Veterans on Memorial Day 5/22/2009
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Rep. Levin to Honor Local Veterans for Their Work in Recording Veterans Histories 11/10/2008
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Local Residents Participate in National Program to Keep Veterans Stories Alive 1/7/2008
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