Congressman Sander Levin

Rep. Levin in the News

Opening S. Korea Helps U.S. Auto 11/30/2010
The discussions between the United States and South Korea at the G-20 meeting about the U.S-South Korea Free Trade Agreement were not a failure. ... view more

What to do about China's currency? 10/10/2010
With the Obama administration stepping up pressure on China to change the way it manages its currency, The Post asked experts and legislators what can be done. Below are contributions from C. Fred Bergsten, Mark Zandi, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Kenneth Lieberthal and Rep. Sander M. Levin. ... view more

EPA to add 10 Mile Drain to Superfund list 9/22/2010
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Sept. 27 that it will be adding the PCB-laden 10 Mile Drain in St. Clair Shores to its Superfund National Priorities List. ... view more

North America's largest plant for lithium-ion auto batteries opens in Livonia 9/14/2010
President Barack Obama  congratulated A123 Systems in Livonia on opening the largest lithium-ion automotive battery manufacturing plant on the continent during a surprise phone call at the grand opening Monday. ... view more

Don't Extend Bush Tax Cuts for the Rich 9/14/2010
Democrats in Congress supported tax relief for middle-class families in 2001 and our support remains steadfast today. Back then, our position was based on the understanding that the middle class forms the backbone of our economy and those families had seen an erosion of their economic security and were at risk of further decline. ... view more

Social Security at 75: Congress shouldn't mess with successful program 8/15/2010
In the mid-1980s, someone at the Coca-Cola Company had the bright idea of changing the formula of the nation’s most popular soft drink. In one of the biggest public relations debacles of all time, the company’s effort to convince Americans to switch to New Coke fell flat on its face. As it turned out, people liked the taste of Classic Coke just fine. ... view more

Levin outlines jobs bills for unemployed 7/26/2010
MADISON HEIGHTS - Unemployed workers from Macomb and Oakland counties expressed their frustration in finding jobs during a visit with Congressman Sander Levin. ... view more

GOP failing to help those who need it 7/12/2010
At the end of May, federal emergency unemployment compensation began to dry up. Since then, each week, thousands of Americans have lost their unemployment insurance — putting additional strain on struggling families, communities, and making the pain felt by unemployed workers even worse. ... view more

Challenges provide green opportunity 6/28/2010
The economic challenges facing our nation present us with great opportunity to rethink and retool how we build the economy and workforce of the 21st century.  Nowhere is this more evident than in the renewable energy and green economy.  ... view more

Levin, Miller Congratulate Academy Appointees 6/5/2010
Six Macomb County students and another from Oak Park learned recently they had received appointments to U.S. service academies. ... view more

Rep. Sander Levin touts jobs bill 6/2/2010
While unemployment extensions and closing tax loopholes got most of the attention, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin said provisions in a jobs bill he helped push through the House will put people back to work. ... view more

Sterling Heights "incubator" lures defense office 5/18/2010
Macomb County’s attempt to diversify the local economy, with less emphasis on disappearing auto jobs, took another step forward Monday as officials announced a new effort to bolster the “defense corridor” along Van Dyke and Mound roads. ... view more

Levin backs clean-energy products 4/16/2010
The next agenda item for House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander Levin consists of a package of tax breaks to boost companies that manufacture clean-energy products. ... view more

Levin says health overhaul just a start 4/1/2010
Health care reform came too late to help Sari Campbell. ... view more

Chairmen Sandy & Carl Levin are bound by respect, likability -- and Capitol history 3/30/2010
No one will say anything bad about the Levin brothers, and surely there must be bad. For the sake of balance, a proposition: ... view more

PCBs cleanup in St. Clair Shores gets $864,000 3/12/2010
St. Clair Shores residents living on residential canals tainted with cancer-causing PCBs received some good news Thursday as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency promised another $864,000 in cleanup funds. ... view more

Levin Would Back Capital-Gains Tax Cut for Small Businesses 3/10/2010
Rep. Sander Levin, the new chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said he favored giving small businesses a new capital-gains tax break to help spur job creation. ... view more

Michigan Lawmaker Steps Up at Ways and Means 3/5/2010
Representative Sander M. Levin, a liberal Democrat from Michigan and a bookish expert on trade policy, stepped into the powerful post of chairman of the Ways and Means Committee on Thursday as Democrats averted an internal battle over replacing Charles B. Rangel of New York. ... view more

The lesser-known Levin takes over key House panel 3/5/2010
Rep. Sander Levin, the new chairman of Congress' tax-writing committee, is now getting a higher profile after decades in the shadow of the younger brother who's always been his sounding board. ... view more

Auto suppliers urge Congress to boost access to credit 2/26/2010
The nation's auto suppliers again asked Congress on Friday for greater access to credit. ... view more

Fingerprint device is wireless 2/19/2010
Police get instant background check on subjects they stop ... view more

Stimulus helps stock food bank 2/18/2010
Reasonable people disagree whether the federal stimulus program that pumped billions of dollars into the struggling economy was an appropriate use of tax dollars. ... view more

MCC gets $5M to retrain jobless workers Program aimed at TACOM engineering and technical jobs 2/13/2010
Macomb County received a $5 million federal allocation on Friday to retrain unemployed workers in new careers in the defense industry. ... view more

2010 Outlook Improves 1/9/2010
A bit of sunshine emerged through the frigid January gloom on Friday as business leaders from across southeast Michigan expressed optimism that the local economy has turned the corner. ... view more

LTU awarded $1.6 million grant for armor development 12/30/2009
Lawrence Technological University has been awarded a $1.6 million federal grant to develop and test vehicle armor for the military, through a federal appropriation. ... view more

Rep. Levin: Tax credits to reward hiring 11/17/2009
The House Ways and Means Committee will tackle the second phase of an economic recovery plan today by focusing on a jobs tax credit for employers who expand their work force, according to Rep. Sander Levin. ... view more

Health reform strengthens Medicare, improves access, affordability 11/4/2009
We have an opportunity to achieve health care reform that builds on what works in our current system and fixes what is broken by lowering health costs, expanding access to care, and bringing new competition and fairness to the insurance market. ... view more

Feeding the needy: 'We're busy' 11/3/2009
The number of seniors receiving assistance from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program at Lighthouse Outreach Center in Roseville has climbed to 1,600 to 1,300 in the last 12 months. ... view more

Congress approves $475M to restore the Great Lakes 10/30/2009
Congress approved legislation Thursday that includes $475 million to restore the Great Lakes by combatting invasive species, cleaning up highly polluted sites and expanding wetlands. ... view more

Ferndale Food Pantry sees stimulus money, new dependents 10/25/2009
At a time when businesses are closing and Michigan residents are finding themselves out of work, the Ferndale Food Pantry is undergoing a much-needed expansion. ... view more

Automation Alley gets $1.58 million grant 9/29/2009
Automation Alley has received a $1.58 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to help identify local companies prepared to handle military contracts. ... view more

Chippewa Valley receives federal DFC grant 9/23/2009
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recently awarded the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families a $625, 000, five-year Drug Free Communities (DFC) grant to help expand efforts in drug and alcohol prevention. Charlene McGunn, chair of the Chippewa Valley coalition and student assistance coordinator for the district, said coalition members are pleased with the award. She said the coalition will certainly benefit from it. ... view more

Levin: Benefits extension needed in Mich. 9/8/2009
Q . Why are you pushing for an extension of jobless benefits to hard-hit states like Michigan? ... view more

Jobless press benefit extension 9/7/2009
As many as 100,000 Michiganians who will cash their last unemployment check by year's end could see their benefits extended under bills gaining support in Congress. ... view more

Improvements coming to Red Run Drain 8/26/2009
The Army Corps of Engineers will spend $3.75 million to improve the water flow in the Red Run Drain in Warren. ... view more

Eaton will share in $45 million grant 8/18/2009
Eaton Corp., and its innovation office in Southfield, is part of a consortium that has received a $45.4-million grant to produce plug-in hybrid electric power systems. ... view more

GM to Assemble Volt Battery Packs at Michigan Plant 8/14/2009
General Motors chief Fritz Henderson says a new $43 million plant in Michigan will assemble battery packs for the company's upcoming rechargeable electric car, as the automaker continues relying on suppliers for key elements of the batteries. ... view more

OU-Macomb INCubator celebrates grand opening 7/27/2009
More than 400 elected officials and business leaders on Monday hailed the opening of the newest Oakland University INCubator, in Sterling Heights, a facility designed to nurture new businesses and grow hundreds of jobs. ... view more

How health reform helps Americans 7/22/2009
When Kay Carlson lost her contract job at General Motors in October 2008, her first thought was not about finding a new job. It was about retaining health insurance for her son, a 15-year-old boy with polycystic kidney disease. "I was in a panic," she said at a health care roundtable. "Insurance companies were denying me coverage because of my son's kidney disease. I didn't know what to do." ... view more

MCC the best place to unveil National Education and Training Initiative 7/21/2009
It is fitting that President Obama’s announcement of the American Graduation Initiative, a plan to address head-on the challenges of long-term economic recovery by preparing workers with the skills and education needed to compete in a global economy, took place at Macomb Community College. ... view more

U.S. House approves $475M for Great Lakes restoration 6/27/2009
Efforts to help restore the Great Lakes received a boost on Friday as the U.S. House passed legislation that includes $475 million for cleaning up waterways, fighting invasive species and helping wildlife. ... view more

Levin Statement on Holocaust Museum Tragedy 6/10/2009
(Washington D.C.)- Rep. Sander Levin issued the following statement regarding the Holocaust Museum Tragedy. ... view more

Paging All Jurors 5/29/2009
Thursday marked the first time that Jeffrey Laino had ever served on jury duty, and he didn't seem to mind a bit. ... view more

Waterboarding Gives Unreliable Information 5/24/2009
The Macomb Daily raised important issues in its editorial concerning recent revelations that detainees held by the United States at Guantanamo Bay were subjected to extensive waterboarding. ... view more

Mich. Politicians, UAW Laud 35.5 MPG Fuel Standards Deal 5/20/2009
Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, said the "announcement provides a framework for doing so which is fair and effective. These standards are tough, but they are predictable, and they are consistent throughout the country. ... view more

Growth Begins at Warren's TACOM Facility 5/20/2009
Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, said the "announcement provides a framework for doing so which is fair and effective. These standards are tough, but they are predictable, and they are consistent throughout the country. ... view more

Auto Industry Rallies Draw Hundreds 5/12/2009
The "Keep It Made in America" National Bus Tour, which organizers say brings awareness about the industry and an estimated 7.2 million jobs it supports, kicked off in Dearborn before making stops in Hamtramck, Sterling Heights and Pontiac. The tour will hit 10 other states through Thursday. ... view more

National Health Care Debate Comes to Macomb County 3/14/2009
Kate Alan never really thought much about her health insurance — until her husband was let go by General Motors and with it, their coverage. ... view more

Standards in Trade Agreements Foster the Common Good 3/10/2009
President Obama’s trade agenda states that “we need to ensure that expanded trade is not at the expense of workers’ welfare and that competitiveness is not based on the exploitation of workers.” ... view more

$36.6M Targets Water Pollution 3/5/2009
Four Macomb County communities will receive a combined $36.6 million in federal stimulus money to repair outdated sewer and water systems, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the governor's office. ... view more

Federal Budget Helps Macomb 2/27/2009
The massive spending bill approved by the U.S. House this week includes $1.4 million in funding for Macomb County law enforcement to consolidate some dispatch services and build a command center that would be activated during emergencies, such as a tornado or flood. ... view more

Washington Must Help Domestic Automakers Climb Back to Success 2/18/2009
The domestic auto industry is the backbone of our industrial base, supporting 5 million jobs. It helped create the middle class, provides health care for 2 million Americans and supports 800,000 retirees. ... view more

Miller, Levin Back Obama Stimulus Plan 1/7/2009
Macomb County's two lawmakers have embraced President-elect Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan, including a huge $300 billion tax cut, that the incoming president said is urgently needed to revive a U.S. economy that is "bad and getting worse." ... view more

Congress Must Stand Up for Backbone of Manufacturing and Millions of Jobs 11/18/2008
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler account for roughly 70 percent of U.S. auto production and support 5 million jobs across all 50 states. The U.S. auto industry represents almost 4 percent of U.S. gross domestic product and 20 percent of all U.S. retail sales. The three domestic automakers spend a combined $12 billion annually on research and development. ... view more

Ukrainians mark 1930s atrocities 11/10/2008
Three generations of the Fedorak family gathered with dozens of other families Sunday afternoon to commemorate their ancestors, who perished during the Ukrainian famine. ... view more

Lawmakers Fast-Track Auto Loans 9/25/2008
House approves $25B with Senate expected to act today; Energy Dept. ready to write rules. ... view more

Relief From Foreclosure Joins Huge Rescue Plan 9/23/2008
Michigan residents facing foreclosure stood to get help from the federal government as part of a $700-billion bailout for financial markets, as lawmakers and the Bush administration tacked Monday toward compromise on the rescue package. ... view more

Congress Must Extend Additional Jobless Benefits 9/17/2008
When it comes to his support of legislation, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin is a lot like Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli. ... view more

Dems Push Worker Relief 9/12/2008
House bill would extend unemployment benefits and add extra time for those in distressed states like Michigan ... view more

Warren-Center Line Prevention Coalition resumes its mission 8/7/2008
The Warren-Center Line Prevention Coalition, which has been inactive for some time, is back. Group members met July 14 to discuss the coalition's goals and also to plan upcoming activities, including how to publicize the organization. The group plans to meet on a regular basis. ... view more

Congress should OK bill to protect citizens against identity theft 8/7/2008
Although seemingly unrelated, legislation cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Sander Levin and the announcement this week of the largest identity theft ever points out the dangers facing American consumers. ... view more

Low-interest Loan Plan for Carmakers Sparks Petition in U.S. House 7/25/2008
Supporters of a $25-billion plan for low-interest loans for automakers and auto parts suppliers are circulating a petition urging U.S. House leaders to include the funding in any spending bill that may come from Congress next month. ... view more

U.S. Races to Ease Mortgage Meltdown, Passing Aid Bill 7/24/2008
Far-reaching housing assistance that could provide a boost to metro Detroit's struggling home market -- with tax credits for first-time buyers and an expansion of federal programs to protect owners from losing their homes -- cleared the House on Wednesday and appeared on a fast track toward approval. ... view more

House OKs Foreclosure Bill 7/24/2008
Thousands of financially ailing homeowners in Macomb County and across Michigan could avoid foreclosures under a federal aid package that's moving quickly through Congress. ... view more

Automakers May Reap $30 Million Credit Under New Tax Rule 7/23/2008
Detroit's Big Three automakers each stand to claim up to $30 million in tax credits under a bill that could become law by the end of the week, officials said Wednesday. ... view more

Unemployment Extension Checks to Arrive Soon 7/21/2008
Michiganders who have exhausted their unemployment insurance benefits since early November 2007 could begin receiving extension checks this week with the state beginning to send them out Tuesday. ... view more

Foreclosures Affect Us One and All 7/13/2008
A “For Sale” sign in front of a house has usually symbolized transition: neighbors moving on, new neighbors moving in.But a “For Sale” sign today is increasingly not the hopeful symbol it once was.It might mean that a family can no longer afford to stay in their home.The sign might stay up far longer than it would have in the past, bringing anxiety to neighbors worried about what the selling price will say about the value of their own home.Or the worst may happen: There may not be a new neighbor at all, while the home remains vacant and contributes to neighborhood blight. ... view more

3 Michigan Dems pushing for more heating money 7/10/2008
With energy prices skyrocketing, Reps. Sandy Levin of Royal Oak, John Dingell of Dearborn and Dale Kildee of Flint announced today that they're urging President Bush to release $120 million in emergency Low Inome Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) funding to help low-income Americans. ... view more

Teen Sharpens her Skills on Capitol Hill 7/2/2008
While presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are in a race for the White House, 17-year-old Lianna Stroster of St. Clair Shores already has had the privilege of working there. ... view more

Macomb Daily : Job Hunters Tell of Struggles 7/2/2008
U.S. Rep. Sander Levin told a handful of gathered people Tuesday that their unemployment benefits had been extended for 13 weeks after President Bush signed a supplemental appropriations bill. ... view more

Jobless Michiganders Tell of Fight for Survival 7/2/2008
A typical day for Jim Stoner might go something like this: ... view more

U.S. Needs New Approach to Energy Security 6/25/2008
Gas prices are too high. Family budgets are squeezed, and business bottom lines are hurt. People are right to demand answers and action. ... view more

Deal Will Give 13 More Weeks of Unenployment Benefits 6/19/2008
A deal has been struck which will give laid-off workers an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits but a provision which would have extended it even longer in hard hit states like Michigan is not part of the bargain. ... view more

House leaders working to lengthen unemployment benefits by 13 weeks 6/19/2008
The U.S. House, after working out a deal with the White House, will take up a bill Thursday to extend unemployment benefits by 13 weeks. ... view more

Protect our lakes, protect our future 6/15/2008
Advocates for the Great Lakes continue to clamor for more federal help to clean up and restore the basin that holds 20 percent of the world's freshwater. ... view more

Extending Unemployment Benefits Would Help Economy 6/10/2008
When U.S. Rep. Sander Levin urged his colleagues to pass an extension of unemployment benefits last month, he used the experiences of people in his district to make his argument. ... view more

Dems Urge Jobless Benefit Extension 6/7/2008
House Democrats urged President Bush to support an extension of unemployment benefits after the Labor Department reported Friday that the nation's jobless rate jumped to 5.5 percent in May. ... view more

Korean Trade Pact Fails U.S. 5/1/2008
Tom Walsh got it wrong in his April 17 column on the pending U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement ("S. Korean trade deal worth close look; But emotional debate casts doubt on it getting approval in Congress"). It is not an emotional debate, but an economic one, that has derailed the Korea FTA. ... view more

Representatives Urge Funding for Lake Management 4/23/2008
Two local representatives in Washington are urging the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy to include about $1 million in their 2009 fiscal year budget for Lake St. Clair management. Congresswoman Candice Miller, R-Michigan, 10th District, and Congressman Sander Levin, DMichigan, 112th District, earlier this month urged the subcommittee to include $900,000 in the fiscal year 2009 for the Lake St. Clair/St. Clair River Management Plan. ... view more

House Panel Backs Extra Unemployment Benefits 4/17/2008
Legislation that would give unemployed workers an additional 13 weeks of jobless benefits advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. ... view more

House Aims to Extend Jobless Pay 4/17/2008
Tens of thousands of Michiganders would receive an extra six months of unemployment benefits under a U.S. House bill that moved ahead Wednesday, but a partisan fight between congressional Democrats and the Bush administration could derail the plan. ... view more

Roseville Couple's Letter Read in Washington 4/17/2008
For all their economic anxiety, Donna and Steven Bidigare of Roseville may take some solace in the fact that their story could help unemployed workers across the nation. ... view more

Jobless Benefits May Extend 4/14/2008
A push is under way in Congress to extend unemployment benefits, with even greater help targeted to Michigan and other states with the highest unemployment rates. ... view more

Levin Seeks To Capitalize On Olympic Uproar 4/13/2008
With worldwide condemnation growing over China's position as host of the summer Olympic Games, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin has emerged as a central figure in Washington's bid to reform Chinese human rights policies. ... view more

Miller, Levin Push Jobless Pay 4/11/2008
Michigan's struggling jobless workers would see their unemployment benefits extended for 26 weeks under House legislation that has the bipartisan backing of both Macomb County lawmakers, Reps. Sander Levin and Candice Miller. ... view more

Us Econ Woes Mean Bush Should Tackle China Yuan -dems 3/27/2008
With the U.S. economy in a rut, the Bush administration should crack down on China's currency manipulation, a group of U.S. House Democrats wrote Wednesday in a letter to U.S. President George W. Bush. ... view more

Leadership Needed To Fund The Great Lakes 3/2/2008
The Macomb Daily recently editorialized on the lack of funding for the Great Lakes in President Bush’s 2009 budget and urged swift adoption of the proposed Great Lakes Compact [“Compact would give Great Lakes states more clout,” February 15] .  The Macomb Daily is right to encourage the Compact’s adoption, as it will give us more legal clout to prevent the diversion of Great Lakes water to other regions, but it would not bring any new federal resources for Great Lakes restoration.  The real problem is that the Bush Administration continually seeks to cut funding for programs that benefit the Great Lakes. ... view more

Levin Calls For Release Of CDC Report 2/23/2008
U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, has called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to release a long-delayed report that highlights increased health risks for Michigan residents living in more than a dozen areas. ... view more

Taxes Must Be Filed To Receive Rebate 2/21/2008
Officials are warning that millions of seniors, disabled veterans and low-income workers must file a federal income tax return this year in order to receive the tax rebates awarded under the economic stimulus package approved by Congress. ... view more

Levin Educates Seniors On Federal Rebates 2/21/2008
OAK PARK - Now that Congress has passed an economic stimulus program that includes rebates for seniors and the disabled, the efforts are shifting to make sure they file the forms necessary to receive the cash rebate. ... view more

Veterans Deserve Top Benefits 2/19/2008
Last week, as part of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, students and volunteers throughout Oakland County brought Valentine’s cards, gifts and warm wishes to local hospitalized veterans. ... view more

U.s. Must Extend Unemployment Benefits, Fix Free Trade 2/12/2008
   In his State of the Union Address, the President said, “Our economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty.” But for millions of people across our state and country, our economic difficulties are very, very certain indeed. ... view more

Macomb County, Ou Eye Business Incubator 2/10/2008
Macomb County officials are in talks with nearby Oakland University in Rochester Hills about the possibility of creating a defense-themed business incubator in the county. ... view more

Beyond Uncertainty, The Need For New Economic Policies 1/31/2008
In his State of the Union Address, the President said, “Our economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty.”  But for millions of people across this country, our economic difficulties are very, very certain indeed. ... view more

Local Veterans Tell Their Stories 1/24/2008
Local men and women who served in the military or helped during wartime as civilians are getting the chance to recount their stories for the nation. ... view more

Making History 1/23/2008
SOUTHFIELD — The first time William Burnett set foot on an airplane, it was the day he was scheduled to jump tens of thousands of feet into war-plagued Vietnam. ... view more

$1 Million Grant Aids Military Testing At Lawrence Tech 12/19/2007
SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University’s Center for Innovative Materials Research got a financial boost when the federal government awarded it $1 million to further its cutting-edge efforts in military testing. ... view more

Lawrence Tech Receives $1m For Testing Chamber 12/9/2007
Lawrence Technological University has received a $1 million federal appropriation to build an environmental chamber for testing vehicle components for the military. ... view more

Veterans Share War Stories 11/13/2007
East Detroit High School students found out first-hand Monday that the Vietnam War of the 1960s and the current war in Iraq may be similar. ... view more

Better To Address Lake Threats Now Than Respond To Catastrophe Later 11/6/2007
President George W. Bush just vetoed a major water infrastructure bill critical to the health of the Great Lakes and other water resources around the country. This veto demonstrates that the White House has not learned any lesson from past catastrophes that occurred when infrastructure needs were ignored. ... view more

The Oakland Press Children’s Health Care Program Must Continue 10/16/2007
Some issues Congress considers are complicated. Others are quite simple. Consider the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). In 1997, this bi-partisan program was created to provide health care coverage for children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford private insurance.  ... view more

The Macomb Daily Levin Embraces New Role 10/14/2007
After studiously toiling in Congress for 25 years as a champion of blue-collar workers, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin has emerged as a Democratic lightning rod for critics on Wall Street and in the Washington lobbying corps. ... view more

Roll Call: Regulations Raise Fairness Question 9/24/2007
What do a waitress earning tips, a real estate agent earning a commission, and a private equity executive managing other people’s money have in common? ... view more

The Detroit News Text: Letter from Michigan House delegation to HHS 9/19/2007
The Honorable Mike Leavitt ... view more

The Macomb Daily New Walking Path to Open Saturday 9/9/2007
Clinton Township’s new walking path near the Civic Center isn’t finished, but area residents are using it for leisurely strolls and bicycle rides. ... view more

The Macomb Daily Bill includes $600,000 for dredging Clinton River 7/20/2007
A shallow section of the Clinton River that causes havoc for some boaters would be dredged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a bill approved this week by the House of Representatives. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Sander Levin, Candice Miller split on Iraq troop Redeployment House votes to withdraw by next spring, though 223-201 margin will not withstand veto 7/13/2007
Macomb County’s two lawmakers split again Thursday on a vote to withdraw U.S. troops from the Iraq war, with Rep. Sander Levin supporting legislation to draw down forces and Rep. Candice Miller opposed. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Veterans tell Rep. Levin of struggles to get benefits 7/6/2007
U.S. Rep. Sander Levin came to Macomb County on the eve of Independence Day to discuss recent congressional action to improve care for military veterans. ... view more

New York Times: For Democrats, New Challenge in Age-Old Rift 5/8/2007
"We're building a Democratic trade policy," Representative Sander M. Levin of Michigan said. "There's no guarantee of success." ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Four-year university needed to reshape county's future 4/29/2007
Michigan is undergoing an economic transformation like we have never seen before in our lifetimes. The dramatic effects of globalization are reverberating throughout our state and challenging us to build from our strong manufacturing base to an economic future driven by advanced manufacturing technologies, alternative energy and complemented by new emerging sector industries. ... view more

St. Clair Shores Sentinel: Levin leading effort toward lake restoration 4/18/2007
A local congressman in leading the charge to acquire annual funding to put into action restoration projects for Lake St. Clair.  ... view more

The Detroit Free Press: House sends president trade rules 3/28/2007
The two top House Democrats who oversee trade gave the Bush administration an outline of their requirements for current and future trade deals on Tuesday and said their proposals enjoy broad support in Congress. ... view more

New York Times: Michigan's Levin Introduces Bill to Halt "Front Loading" Trend 3/27/2007
Many political analysts and party officials have bemoaned the recent trend of states advancing the dates of their presidential primaries and caucuses earlier than ever on the nomination calendar. California and New York are among the states that are planning 2008 nomination contests for Feb. 5 - which could be a de facto national primary election nine months before the Nov. 4 general election. ... view more

The Detroit Free Press: South Korean trade studied 3/21/2007
A federal official said Tuesday that a proposed trade agreement with South Korea would address some concerns of Detroit automakers, but suggested the benefits for Korean automakers would be limited because of their plans to boost U.S. production. ... view more

The Detroit News: Michigan's Levin questions Chinese trade practices 3/15/2007
U.S. Rep. Sander Levin of Michigan today called the United States' current trading relationship with China "unbalanced and unsustainable." ... view more

The Oakland Press: Officials fight to save drain fund from cuts 3/9/2007
When the Twelve Towns Drain was overfl owing after heavy rains and dumping half-treated sewage into the Clinton River, it was time to improve the drain.  ... view more

The Detroit Free Press: Congress seeks U.S. auto protections 3/6/2007
U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich., warned the Bush administration Monday that trade deals with South Korea and other nations would not pass Congress without protections for workers and U.S. automakers. ... view more

The Detroit News: Levin warns Bush to change trade policies 3/6/2007
Flexing his new clout, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, warned President Bush Monday to change his trade policies or expect to lose votes on four key trade agreements under way. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Bush budget would slash funds for Macomb's poor 2/21/2007
Macomb County would take a big hit in funding for numerous programs that aid the poor under the federal budget proposed by President Bush. ... view more

The Washington Post: Democrats, White House Clash on Trade 2/15/2007
For a time yesterday, it seemed as if a new bipartisan spirit was flowering between the Bush administration and Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill over trade policy. Until, that is, flowers themselves entered the conversation during a Valentine's Day hearing. ... view more

Detroit Free Press: Toyota fears U.S. backlash over gains 2/13/2007
Toyota Motor Corp. is bracing for possible political and consumer backlash caused by its rapid U.S. growth, according to an internal report obtained by the Free Press. ... view more

Financial Times: Democrats flex their muscles over yen 2/9/2007
Claims by powerful US Democrats that Tokyo is deliberately keeping its currency weak to encourage exports shows that the new leaders in the House of Representatives are ready to expand their range of economic targets beyond Beijing. ... view more

Financial Times: Democrats press Bush as yen weakness hits industry 2/9/2007
Powerful House Democrats are pressing the Bush administration to persuade Tokyo to strengthen the yen, claiming the currency's weakness is bolstering Japanese imports at the expense of US manufacturers. ... view more

Macomb Daily: Lawmakers grapple for homeland security funds 1/22/2007
The 9-11 Commission recommendations adopted by the U.S. House last week could boost Department of Homeland Security funding for Macomb County, particularly to pay for high-tech, twoway radios for police and firefighters. ... view more

Daily Tribune: Student Relief Act would cut interest rate 1/19/2007
Local parents and legislators applauded the College Student Relief Act passed this week by the U.S. House of Representatives, saying it should help students across Oakland County pay for higher education.  ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Rep. Miller joins GOP critics of Bush plan 1/12/2007
U.S. Rep. Candice Miller criticized President Bush?s plan to deploy an additional 21,500 troops in Iraq, saying Thursday that American forces have shouldered enough of the burden of stabilizing the wartorn nation. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Lawmakers Support Democrats 1/5/2007
Macomb County's two lawmakers joined in a rare show of bipartisanship Thursday as jubilant Democrats took control on the first day of Congress and Nancy Pelosi ascended as the nation's first female speaker of the House. ... view more

Daily Tribune: Family fights through senseless loss 12/13/2006
Johanna Silver Gordon was strong and fit and loved her life as a teacher at Southfield Lathrup High School. ... view more

The Detroit News: Women get help in cancer battle 12/11/2006
Southfield schoolteacher Johanna Silver Gordon died in 2000, but her memory will live on in legislation Congress approved over the weekend. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: War "not working,"report on Iraq says 12/7/2006
President Bush's policy in the Iraq war, after the loss of 2,900 American troops and a price tag that may hit $1 trillion, is "not working," according to a bleak assessment offered by a bipartisan commission Wednesday.  ... view more

The Financial Times: Seoul trade deal faces Congress hostility 12/5/2006
Democrats warned last night that a trade deal with South Korea - the most commercially significant bilateral US pact in more than a decade - was likely to "face strong opposition in Congress". ... view more

Social Security Up for Discussion 11/22/2006
With the elections over and Democrats poised to take control on Capitol Hill, the Bush administration is making a fresh push to persuade them to help rein in the rising costs of Social Security and government health-care programs by offering to open talks with "no preconditions." ... view more

The Detroit News: U.S. bill named for Michigan woman directs funds for gynecological cancer awareness 11/16/2006
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill named in memory of a Michigan woman that would direct the federal government to carry out a national campaign to educate and raise awareness about gynecological cancers. ... view more

The Washington Post: Democrats Set to Press U.S. Automakers' Case 11/14/2006
Allies of the American auto industry, brought to power in last week's elections, are set to challenge the Bush administration to level the playing field for U.S. manufacturers. ... view more

The Detroit News: More seniors will fall into Medicare gap 10/6/2006
Thousands more Michigan seniors in 2007 could find themselves paying hundred s of dollars more out of pocket for prescriptions, following an insurer's decision not to cover gaps in Medicare coverage. ... view more

The Detroit News: 200,000 seniors may get caught in Medicare gap 9/21/2006
Nearly 200,000 Michigan seniors enrolled in the state's 40 Medicare prescription drug plans could experience a gap in coverage that would cost thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses until their insurance kicks back in, according to a congressional report to be released today. ... view more

The Detroit News: Levin flexes muscle on trade 9/8/2006
U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, talks with UAW Local 909 President Alan Benchich, left, and GM employee Barbara Lazotte. Levin is pushing for provisions in a U.S.-Korea free trade agreement that opens the Asian nation's market to more imports, particularly U.S. cars. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: U.S. House: Michigan can block trash from Canada Bill likely to fail in Senate 9/7/2006
The U.S. House unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that would allow Michigan to block Canadian trash coming into Michigan, but it appears that the legislation will quietly die in the Senate as Capitol Hill winds down for 2005-06.  ... view more

Gannett Newspapers: Report slams EPA on spill prevention EPA accused of not doing enough to protect St. Clair, Detroit rivers 9/1/2006
Michigan lawmakers and Congress' investigative arm want the Environmental Protection Agency to spend more money and time preventing toxic spills in the St. Clair River-Detroit River corridor, the drinking-water source for millions of people in Michigan and Canada. ... view more

Mirror Newspapers: Levin briefs locals on stem cell research 8/4/2006
The debate on stem cell research continues locally, even though President Bush vetoed last week the embryonic stem cell bill that would provide federal funding for the research. ... view more

Macomb Daily: Local group questions energy technologies 8/3/2006
A group of Macomb County voters gathered at a Mount Clemens coffee house on Wednesday complained that too many Lansing and Washington politicians don't know beans about solving the nation's energy crisis. ... view more

Oakland Press: Interest in embryonic stem cell issue growing, forum shows 8/2/2006
President Bush may have just vetoed legislation easing restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, but proponents of expanding the science are signaling the beginning of a public awareness campaign.  ... view more

The Macomb Daily: 'Doughnut hole' robs seniors of drug coverage 7/31/2006
Jean Wright fell into the 'doughnut hole' of the Medicare prescription drug program in late May, receiving just five months of insurance coverage from a plan she hoped would provide protection from huge medical costs throughout the year.  ... view more

The Detroit News - Editorial Rebuttal: Medicare prescription drug law still flawed 7/24/2006
Michigan seniors who struggled to figure out the new Medicare drug insurance program may be surprised to read U.S. Rep. Candice Miller's July 12 commentary ("Drug prescription plan works for seniors") asserting almost 1.3 million seniors in Michigan have signed up and suggesting Democrats tried to confuse seniors so they wouldn't enroll. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Levin, Miller split over stem cells 7/23/2006
The emotional Capitol Hill debate over stem cell research last week divided Macomb County's two representatives, with Rep. Candice Miller "agonizing" over the issue before voting to uphold President Bush's veto and Rep. Sander Levin expressing dismay over the loss of a significant medical research tool. ... view more

Royal Oak Daily Tribune: Response to stem cell defeat 7/23/2006
Several local leaders and researchers on the front lines were frustrated when President George Bush flexed veto muscle to effectively kill the advance of embryonic stem cell research. ... view more

Detroit News and Detroit Free Press: Higher Ed in Macomb County 7/17/2006
Gov. Jennifer Granholm visited Macomb County on Monday to announce two efforts aimed at increasing access to higher education. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Panel formed to study benefits of 4-year university in Macomb 7/17/2006
Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Monday created a 15-member panel to study the prospects of a 4-year state university for Macomb County, with a recommendation expected by the end of the year. ... view more

Macomb Daily: Artwork By Warren Teen A Winner For U.S. Congress 7/8/2006
A Warren teenager who has loved art since the age of 3 will have her portrait of her youngest sister displayed for a year by the Congress of the United States. ... view more

Associated Press: EPA asked to improve data collection on oil, chemical spills 7/7/2006
The Environmental Protection Agency needs to update its data collection involving oil and chemical spills in the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair and Detroit River areas, three Michigan Democrats said Friday. ... view more

Detroit News: Macomb County program fights Social Security fraud 7/6/2006
The Macomb County Clerk and the Mount Clemens Social Security Office have developed a new program that will allow the federal agency to verify identification with a click of a mouse. ... view more

Associated Press: Granholm, Democrats press Bush administration on trade relations 6/12/2006
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm urged the Bush administration on Monday to strengthen its enforcement of trade laws and use ongoing talks with South Korea to help give U.S. automakers greater access to the country's consumers. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Sojourner Truth inspires Flynn Middle School student 6/1/2006
The dramatic life of a slave who became one of the leading voices for freedom during the U.S. Civil War was cited by both a member of Congress and a student at Flynn Middle school of Sterling Heights. ... view more

Royal Oak Daily Tribune: Deadline Looms for Seniors 5/14/2006
Monday is the last chance for seniors across Oakland County who were confused by the Medicare drug benefits or didn't know the clock was ticking to get Medicare Part D, the government's efforts to help pay for pricey prescription drugs. ... view more

Associated Press: Michigan delegation splits over tax cuts 5/14/2006
Michigan's Republicans in Congress supported a $70 billion package of tax cuts that extends lower rates for investors and provides billions in savings for families with above-average incomes. ... view more

The Macomb Daily: Medicare drug benefit signup deadline looms 5/13/2006
Macomb County seniors on Friday rushed to sign up for the Medicare prescription drug program as Monday's deadline loomed. ... view more

The Oakland Press: Officials fight cuts in grant program 4/25/2006
Saying the program is responsible for helping low-income residents find affordable homes and other assistance, a veteran congressional member is calling for help in opposing proposed cuts to the Community Development Block Grant program. ... view more

Woodward Talk: Congressman hears it straight from the source 3/31/2006
When addressing the issue of drug and alcohol abuse among today's youth, who better to help research the topic than teenagers themselves? ... view more

Ferndale Mirror: Federal cuts may hurt SADD 3/30/2006
Ferndale High School senior Erin Furze knows what drugs can do. ... view more

Macomb Daily: Congressman Levin learns value of drug prevention classes 3/26/2006
With federal funding for drug education programs threatened, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin visited a Center Line school to "learn what this funding means." ... view more

Royal Oak Daily Tribune: Levin: Anti-drug programs threatened 3/24/2006
By Christy Strawser ... view more

Royal Oak Daily Tribune: Levin Meets with Seniors on Prescription Drugs 2/26/2006
Seniors clear air on Rx plan confusion ... view more