From the monthly archives:
House narrowly passes major energy-climate bill
WASHINGTON – In a triumph for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed sweeping legislation Friday that calls for the nation’s first limits on pollution linked to global warming and aims to usher in a new era of cleaner, yet more costly energy.
The vote was 219-212, capping months of negotiations and [...]
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WASHINGTON – US. Rep. Candice Miller (MI-10) made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, also known as Cap and Trade:
“Passage of this bill means, in President Obama’s own words, that electricity rates will necessarily skyrocket. Not only will this legislation impose an enormous new [...]
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For Rep. Miller’s Audio Statement, Click Here
WASHINGTON – In anticipation of Friday’s vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act, also known as Cap and Trade, US. Rep. Candice Miller (MI-10) made the following statement:
“The Cap and Trade proposal the House will consider this week would be a hard blow that would further devastate [...]
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The House of Representatives is set to vote Friday on the energy and climate-change bill aimed at appeasing the environmental lobby and imposing an indirect tax on the entire American population.
The legislation, sponsored by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), is aimed at severely reducing greenhouse gases and [...]
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Respect Religious Beliefs in the Workplace
Lawmakers should take up president’s call for conscientious objector law
by Pete Lund, State Representative (District 36)
When President Obama was invited recently to deliver the commencement address at Notre Dame, a Catholic university, many pro-life activists protested the invitation because of the president’s stance on abortion.
Rather than ignore the controversy, the [...]
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Paul Gieleghem should resign as Macomb County Board of Commissioners chairman.
Under his leadership, property taxes have been increased in the county for the first time in 27 years and the Board of Commissioners has not acted aggressively enough to get costs under control in line with the economic situation in the local area.
Now Gieleghem, [...]
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Whenever you attend a Chesterfield Historical Society function, you can count on seeing Duane or his wife Kathy there. Kathy Vosburg, also the county commissioner for this area, is often the docent in the log cabin on days when the cabin is open to the public. She answers questions about the old days in Chesterfield [...]
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MDOT: Drivers can afford gas tax, vehicles fees
Associated Press
Lansing — Michigan’s transportation department director says motorists can afford to pay higher gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees to improve their roads.
Kirk Steudle warned state lawmakers Tuesday that more than 125 road and bridge projects will be delayed if Michigan does not get more funding.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s administration [...]
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From Chad at the Macomb Daily
In recognition of her support for the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township and the Tank-Automotive Command complex in Warren, U.S. Rep. Candice Miller on Monday became the first member of Congress to receive the U.S. Army’s Freedom Team Salute commendation.
The award singles out Miller, a Harrison Township [...]
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