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New report details Ambassador bridge owner's efforts to sway Congress

Sarah Cwiek — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:38:45 +0000

A new report from a Washington-based watchdog group finds Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Moroun spending a lot of money to influence Congress.

The group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington--or CREW--tracked campaign donations from Moroun’s family, company, and associates.

Their examination of campaign finance data found more than $1.5 million in Congressional donations from 2004 through the first quarter of 2012.

Michigan congressman raises concerns about defense spending

Steve Carmody — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:01:01 +0000

The budget President Obama delivers to Congress this week will spend about 8 billion dollars less on the Defense Department. That's going to directly affect two Michigan Air National Guard Bases.

Payroll tax cut debate divides Michigan's congressional delegation

Steve Carmody — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:56:44 +0000

The debate over how to extend a payroll tax cut is dividing Michigan’s congressional delegation.

The U.S. Senate voted for a two-month extension over the weekend. But the U.S. House is expected to reject the extension this evening.

Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow is among those who voted yes.

Michigan Congressman is no fan of President Obama's jobs bill

Steve Carmody — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:01:01 +0000

Vice President Joe Biden will be in Michigan today to tout the President’s Jobs Bill. But Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg says the $447 billion bill will hurt, not help the nation’s economy.

Walberg is a Republican. He says the bill would increase spending and raise taxes. And he says that’s not what the economy needs to create jobs. Walberg says the nation may be better off if Congress doesn’t pass a jobs bill this year.

"At the very least, if we hold some things back that would be hurtful to our economy, that’s getting something done. Maybe that’s the process right now…if there isn’t a willingness to negotiate," says Walberg.

Walberg says he hopes a compromise can be reached which will reduce payroll taxes and spur job growth.

Union groups protest outside Republican congressman's office

Steve Carmody — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:33:55 +0000

About two dozen union members demonstrated outside the Jackson office of Republican congressman Tim Walberg. The protest was as much about the 2012 election as it was about the budget fight in Washington.

Some passing motorists honked their horns, showing solidarity with protesters outside Congressman Tim Walberg’s office. The protesters, like teacher’s assistant Glenda Wells, say Walberg has sided too often with special business interests at the expense of working men and women.

Schauer of Michigan says he won't run in '12

The Associated Press — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:26:28 +0000

DETROIT (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer of Battle Creek says he won't run for Congress next year.

The Democrat made the announcement in an email sent to supporters on Wednesday.

The decision means Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg will get a new Democratic opponent after facing Schauer for the past two elections.

Last year, Walberg beat the then-incumbent Schauer in a contentious rematch of their 2008 race that saw Schauer unseat Walberg, who was then a freshman in Congress.

In the email, Schauer writes that, despite his decision, he still sees south-central Michigan's 7th District as "winnable for a Democratic candidate in 2012."

Schauer currently serves as national co-chair of the BlueGreen Alliance Jobs 21! Campaign.

Tea Party Caucus and budget negotiations (audio)

Jennifer White, Zoe Clark and Mercedes Mejia — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:35:39 +0000

The divide over budget and debt ceiling talks continues between Congressional Republicans and Democrats. Within the Republican Party, the Tea Party Caucus is a prominent voice against any deal that contains tax increases.

Republican Congressman Tim Walberg represents Michigan’s 7^th district and is a member of the Tea Party Caucus. He spoke with Michigan Radio's Jennifer White about what he thinks it might take for both Republicans and Democrats to agree on a budget.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/michigan/local-michigan-977264.mp3

Walberg describes GOP meeting with Pres. Obama as 'congenial'

Steve Carmody — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:08:33 +0000

Michigan congressman Tim Walberg describes today’s meeting between Republican lawmakers and President Obama as ‘congenial’. Walberg was among the GOP members of congress who outlined their concerns about the budget during the 90 minute meeting with the president at the White House.