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Debbie Stabenow
@debbiestabenow· Democratic · MI· Feb 28, 2024

I've been trying for years--actually, Senator Grassley and I, for years, to put in place quality standards for labor and delivery under Medicaid.

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Debbie Stabenow
@debbiestabenow· Democratic · MI· Feb 28, 2024

If we have a Republican President, a national abortion ban takes that all away.

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Debbie Stabenow
@debbiestabenow· Democratic · MI· Feb 28, 2024

I've been trying for years--actually, Senator Grassley and I, for years, to put in place quality standards for labor and delivery under Medicaid.

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Debbie Stabenow
@debbiestabenow· Democratic · MI· Feb 28, 2024

This is about the freedom to make decisions, healthcare decisions for women, half the population.

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Debbie Stabenow
@debbiestabenow· Democratic · MI· Feb 28, 2024

American women deserve the freedom to make our own decisions. And Mr. Chairman, this side of the dais trusts women.

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Debbie Stabenow
@debbiestabenow· Democratic · MI· Feb 28, 2024

We shouldn't have waiting lists, which is going to happen if we don't fully fund WIC.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Feb 27, 2024

Mr. President, I rise in support of Hampton Dellinger's nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel. Federal employees must be able to report waste, fraud, and abuse across government without fear of retaliation. Whistleblowers have…

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Feb 15, 2024

I thank my subcommittee chairman for his truth-talking. I rise today in support of Representative Pfluger's bipartisan H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. Last month, President Biden announced an indefinite ban on new…

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John James
@johnjames· Republican · MI· Feb 15, 2024

As a proud native Michigander, I am keenly aware of the importance of our Great Lakes. I grew up enjoying the national treasure of the Great Lakes, and I want the same opportunity for my three young boys and for generations and centuries…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 15, 2024

Over 600,000 have been killed. It has been over a decade since the start of the Syrian civil war, and victims of numerous horrific crimes committed during the conflict are still waiting for justice. In recent months, regional powers and…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 15, 2024

Ending utility shutoffs, boldly tackling the climate crisis, fully funding Social Security, universal school meals for every child that is hungry in our country, guaranteeing healthcare and clean water is a human right. Year after year…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 15, 2024

I take this moment to recognize Captain Jeremy Watkins for his 22 years of extraordinary service with the Dearborn Fire Department in Michigan's 12th District Strong. Captain Watkins started as a firefighter with the Dearborn Fire…

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Haley Stevens
@haleystevens· Democratic · MI· Feb 14, 2024

It is a privilege to be on the House floor this evening, this Valentine's Day, collecting my thoughts and remembering a bit of history. We had quite the whirlwind year last year in Michigan and in this country. As I think about the fall…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 14, 2024

All acts of sexual violence are horrific. We should all be fighting to end it here at home and all around the world. So, while the resolution on the floor today rightfully denounces any sexual violence by Hamas, I am disturbed that it…

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Haley Stevens
@haleystevens· Democratic · MI· Feb 13, 2024

I rise from this Chamber here in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize 44 days of fitness that has taken place in a humble and independent gym called Burn Fitness. For 44 days, incredible people from across Oakland County have…

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Feb 13, 2024

Today we mark the first anniversary of the shooting at Michigan State University that took the lives of Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser, and Alexandria Verner, and physically injured five others. I spent today's anniversary on campus in…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Feb 8, 2024

Mr. President, yesterday the Senate considered legislation that would have provided critical aid to our allies and provide resources and authorities to secure our northern and southern borders. The legislation was forged by good-faith…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Feb 8, 2024

Mr. President, as a result of travel with President Biden to Michigan, I was unable to attend vote No. 31 on February 1 on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 477, Lisa W. Wang, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge…

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