U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow

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...

Health Insurance Reform Documents Posted Online

Achieving security and stability in health care
By Debbie Stabenow

In Michigan, we know that skyrocketing health insurance costs are costing us jobs. For the majority of families in Michigan who have coverage, costs go up and up. A majority of people without insurance are working in small businesses that can’t find or afford health insurance. People who have lost their jobs are struggling to afford coverage on their own – or just giving up on it entirely and going without insurance. 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