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Senator Stabenow Joins Senator Warren in Fight to Make College More Affordable
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow joined Senator Elizabeth Warren to introduce legislation that would save millions of borrowers money on their student loans. The Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act would allow responsible borrowers with outstanding student loan debt, including some privates loans, incurred at past higher interest rates to refinance at the low rates currently offered only to new borrowers. This would save borrowers hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year. At a time… Continue Reading
03.17.15
Senator Stabenow introduces her Trade Enforcement Act
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Co-chairs of the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure American businesses and workers can compete fairly in a global marketplace. The Act will toughen trade enforcement by making the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center a permanent center responsible for coordinating the enforcement powers of multiple federal agencies, and creating a Chief Trade Enforcement Officer to lead the Center. The A… Continue Reading
03.13.15
Senator Stabenow Statement on Loss of Three Marines from Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement on the loss of three marines from Michigan who were killed earlier this week in a helicopter crash. "The entire State of Michigan mourns the tragic loss this week of Staff Sgts. Trevor Blaylock, Andrew Seif, and Marcus Bawol. These brave men answered the call of duty to serve and protect our country and their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Today, I join Michigan families everywhere to send thoughts and prayers to each of their f… Continue Reading
03.13.15
Senator Stabenow Delivers Keynote Address at Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries’ “Call to Service”
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow delivered the keynote address at Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries' CALL TO SERVICE. Civic and business leaders from the region attended the event, which marked Women's History Month by recognizing women who have given back to metro Detroit families. "Whether providing a warm meal, a family home or helping someone get a job, the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has been there for Detroit area women and families for more than 100 years" said Stabenow. "This event is … Continue Reading
03.09.15
Michigan REALTORS® Endorse Senator Stabenow’s Bill to Help Struggling Homeowners
The Michigan Association of REALTORS® today endorsed U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow's Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act, which will ensure that homeowners working with their banks to reduce their mortgage payments will not be hit with a huge tax bill. Without this legislation, homeowners will be required to pay additional taxes when they receive mortgage principal forgiveness on their homes or sell their homes in what are commonly called "short sales." "It is bad enough that so many families… Continue Reading
03.06.15
Stabenow, Peters Call for Investigation into Unfair Trade Practices for U.S. Uncoated Paper Industry
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters joined a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), urging the ITC to thoroughly investigate imports of uncoated paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal. The U.S. uncoated paper industry faces unfair trade practices that put the industry at a competitive disadvantage as imports are dumped at significant margins and benefit from government subsidies. In total, 15 uncoated pape… Continue Reading
03.05.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud $1.2 Million Investment to Combat Invasive Species in Southeast Michigan, Lake Erie Basin
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters, member of the Great Lakes Task Force, today applauded the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative announcement to allocate $1,257,350 to help The Nature Conservancy and Wayne County Department of Public Services control and combat invasive species that could harm the Lake Erie basin. This funding comes through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. "Fighting invasive species… Continue Reading
03.05.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud Investment to Combat Invasive Species in West Michigan, Lake Michigan Basin
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters, member of the Great Lakes Task Force, today applauded the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative announcement to allocate $153,314 to help the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission control and combat invasive species that could harm the Lake Michigan basin. This funding comes through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. "Fighting invasive species is an i… Continue Reading
03.05.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud $1.1 Million Investment to Combat Invasive Species in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Great Lakes
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters, member of the Great Lakes Task Force, today applauded the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative announcement to allocate $1,152,384 to help the Upper Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council and the Alger Conservation District control and combat invasive species that could harm our land, water, and wildlife habitat. This funding comes through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lake… Continue Reading
03.05.15
Senator Stabenow Calls for Enrollment Period to Make Sure Pregnant Women Have Access to Prenatal and Maternity Care
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Finance Committee's Health Subcommittee, urged the Department of Health and Human Services to make sure pregnant women have full access to the comprehensive, affordable health coverage guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act. In a letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Sen. Stabenow and 36 other Democratic Senators called for an enrollment period for women who become pregnant at a time outside of open enrollment and are uninsured, or enr… Continue Reading
03.03.15
Senator Stabenow Statement on White House Let Girls Learn Initiative
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement regarding the Let Girls Learn initiative being led by the White House. This initiative helps young women across the world gain access to quality education: "I applaud the action President Obama is taking to make sure that all young women in the U.S. and across the world have access to quality education. Having led the first all-women CODEL to Africa last year, I saw firsthand how young women can succeed when they are given the rig… Continue Reading
02.26.15
Senator Stabenow, Congresswoman Miller Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Stop Asian Carp
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI) today introduced bipartisan legislation to stop Asian carp and other invasive species from entering the Great Lakes, which put hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk. Invasive species pose a grave threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem and the region's $7 billion recreational fishing and $16 billion recreational boating industries. The Defending Our Great Lakes Act will give federal agencies broad authority to take immediate… Continue Reading
02.25.15
Stabenow, Peters Announce $7.9 Million Grant for Great Lakes Cleanup
Michigan's U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, both members of the Great Lakes Task Force, today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is awarding $7.9 million to fund habitat restoration projects in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOC). The Great Lakes Commission will lead a regional partnership in coordination with NOAA, the Great Lakes states and local agencies. "The Great Lakes are a critical part of Michigan's economy and our way of life," sa… Continue Reading
02.24.15
Senator Stabenow Statement on Announcement of New Michigan National Guard Cyber Protection Team
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement regarding the selection of the Michigan National Guard for a Cyber Protection Team: "Today's announcement is great news for Michigan and demonstrates the unique role our state plays in ensuring the safety and security of our nation. Cyber threats have become increasingly more serious as we become more reliant on computers and the Internet. Just last week, I met with the leadership at all of our Michigan National Guard bases, and t… Continue Reading
02.24.15
Senators Stabenow, Kirk Announce Senator Klobuchar as Vice-Chair of Great Lakes Task Force
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), Co-Chairs of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, announced today that Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) will join Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) as Vice-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force. The Task Force is a bipartisan working group that advocates for the protection of our Great Lakes. As Vice-Chair, Senator Klobuchar will assist in leading efforts to provide agency oversight and advance legislative initiatives and funding priorities. "It… Continue Reading
02.18.15
Senator Stabenow Statement on Announcement to Fund Detroit-Windsor Bridge Plaza
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow today issued the following statement regarding a deal between the Obama Administration and Michigan and Canadian leaders to fund the Detroit-Windsor Customs plaza: "Today's news is a critical step forward in building the Detroit-Windsor bridge, which means new jobs, new commerce and increased security for our state. I was pleased to be involved in a number of conversations over the last year both in Ottawa and in DC with top Canadian officials to find a solution to … Continue Reading
02.17.15
Senator Stabenow Joins Local Partners to Highlight $20M Public/Private Investment in Saginaw Bay Watershed
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today joined local agriculture and conservation partners in Frankenmuth to highlight a historic $10 million public investment that will be matched by a $10 million private sector investment to improve water quality in the Saginaw Bay Watershed, Michigan's largest watershed. Support for this project comes through the 2014 Farm Bill's Regional Conservation Partnership Program, which Sen. St… Continue Reading
02.16.15
U.S. Senators Stabenow, Peters, Donnelly Highlight $13.6M Public/Private Investment in St. Joseph Watershed
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) visited Pier 33 Marina in St. Joseph today to highlight a historic $6.8 million public investment that will be matched by a $6.8 million private sector investment to improve water quality in the St. Joseph Watershed, the third-largest River Basin of Lake Michigan. The Senators were joined by state and local partners from Michigan and Indiana to discuss how the new St. Joseph Watershed Conservation Partnership will … Continue Reading
02.13.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Urge President Obama to Keep A-10 Fleet Running
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today urged President Obama to reconsider the Obama Administration's fiscal year 2016 budget proposal to retire the A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet, which is located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. In a letter to President Obama, Senators Stabenow and Peters highlighted the importance of the A-10 fleet in military combat and requested that further research be conducted before a decision is made to retire the fighter jets. The letter reads in part:… Continue Reading
02.13.15
Senators Stabenow, Peters Cosponsor Great Lakes Protection Bill
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, Co-chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, and Gary Peters, member of the Great Lakes Task Force, today announced they are cosponsoring the bipartisan Great Lakes Ecological and Economic Protection Act (GLEEPA), a bill which would bolster ongoing efforts to protect and restore one of Michigan's most important ecological treasures by equipping communities with the tools they need to combat invasive species, protect wildlife habitats and improve water quality in the Gre… Continue Reading
