Emergency steps needed to stop carp
By Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Dave Camp
This article appeared on February 4, 2010 in the Detroit Free Press

Right now, the vitally important ecosystem of the Great Lakes faces a dire threat from Asian carp. This invasive species threatens our $7.5-billion fishing industry and puts 800,000 jobs at risk. Read more...

The Budget and Michigan
For Michigan, the President’s Budget means lower taxes, better teachers and classrooms, and important investments in our roads, highways, and airports. It means more ways for our students to afford college. The Budget means expanded support for the families of our servicemembers. The President’s plan offers important support for states as they face very difficult choices, expanding resources for Medicaid and law enforcement. Most importantly, the Budget lays a new foundation of economic growth and job creation for Michigan and the nation. Read more...

Senator Stabenow Responds to President Obama's State of the Union Address
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Senator Stabenow, Congressman Camp Announce CARP ACT in Senate
Senator Stabenow and Congressman Camp announced the Senate introduction of the CARP ACT ( Close All Routes and Prevent Asian Carp Today). The bill would direct the Army Corps of Engineers to take immediate action to prevent the potential entry of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes. Recent samples of Asian Carp environmental DNA have demonstrated the invasive species’ progress toward the Great Lakes through the Mississippi River. Congressman Camp introduced the CARP ACT yesterday in the House. Read more...

Help for Haiti
To help with the relief effort in Haiti, here are some contacts and links to help:

State Department Hotline: (202) 647-1512
or e-mail: haitiearthquaketaskforce@state.gov

Information from the White House on Haiti assistance (via White House Blog)

Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) - cidi.org

Tax guidelines for claiming your Haiti donations on your 2009 taxes (via the Internal Revenue Service website)

Jobs Figures Show Recovery Working We in Michigan know how hard this recession has hurt our economy. But national economic indicators are showing hopeful signs that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passed earlier this year, is beginning to reverse those trends. The Senate will debate a comprehensive jobs bill early next year designed to keep those numbers moving in the right direction.

The Curious Case of Duty-Free Buttons
Detroit, the "Arsenal of Democracy," retooled its factories during World War II and switched from making cars to making tanks, trucks, and aircraft for the war effort. Unfortunately, we were so successful that we quickly ran out of raw materials to keep up with the rapid clip on the assembly lines. So Congress took an unusual step, in 1942, of eliminating the import tariff on scrap metal, allowing Detroit to keep military equipment rolling off the line. Read more...

Stabenow Leads Effort to Extend Unemployment Insurance in Michigan
Senator Stabenow today announced Senate passage of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, which she co-sponsored. The legislation will extend long-term unemployment benefits in Michigan by 20 weeks. This bill also provides tax refunds to businesses that have been hit by the economic recession, and extends and expands the successful first-time homebuyer tax credit. Read more...

Economic Recovery Act Creates Jobs in America
You can read more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by clicking here. You can get more details about how the bill will help rebuild our American middle class by cutting taxes for middle class families and creating up to 4 million jobs. Read Senator Stabenow's press release detailing major victories for Michigan, information about what is included in the bill, and links the full text of the legislation.

You can help support our Michigan men and women who are currently serving oversees in the Armed Forces:
          - Michigan National Guard Family Page
          - USO Cares
          - America Supports You