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Fred Upton

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Fred Upton is a former U.S. Representative from Michigan, serving in the House of Representatives from 1987 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Upton represented Michigan's 6th congressional district. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to healthcare, energy, and technology. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act's repeal and was involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in the areas of public health and environmental policy.

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Jun 15, 2015

The economic consequences of this proposed rule are very real.

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Jun 11, 2015

The total cost of the new rule could reach $140 billion annually, making it EPA's most expensive regulation ever.

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Jun 11, 2015

Make no mistake, the new ozone rule would be a jobs killer--especially in the manufacturing industry.

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Jun 11, 2015

Not exactly the right medicine in times of recovery.

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Jun 10, 2015

Today's hearing gives us an opportunity to learn more about how the WTC Health Program has operated since its authorization in 2010...

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Jun 10, 2015

Our New York colleagues Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Peter King, and Jerrold Nadler have jointly introduced H.R. 1786...

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Jun 10, 2015

On September 11, 2001 the world as we know it was turned upside down by unthinkable acts of violent extremism...

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Jun 10, 2015

The bill needs to be passed, and I will look to consider every effort to make sure that we get it to the House Floor prior to its--prior to the end of September so that we will have an opportunity to make sure that these victims are taken…

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Jun 10, 2015

The world as we knew it was turned upside down by unthinkable acts of terrorism, which took the lives of nearly 3,000 individuals.

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Jun 10, 2015

And now the Chair is pleased to recognize the ranking member of the full committee, a gentleman who has many constituents impacted by this issue, Mr. Pallone...

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Jun 10, 2015

I would like to thank all of the witnesses for taking the time to be here today to discuss the WTC Health Program...

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Jun 3, 2015

This bipartisan effort is being spearheaded by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and I commend the GOP Conference Chair for her ongoing work on this important issue.

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Jun 3, 2015

The goal is ensuring customers have the information that they need to make informed decisions, and in order to do that we have to make sure that companies can reasonably comply with those requirements.

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Jun 3, 2015

Requiring in-store information for 34 million potential menu items would cost each store an average of nearly $5,000 per year, and it wouldn't address the ultimate goal of informing consumers.

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Jun 3, 2015

The bipartisan effort has always been spearheaded by Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a good friend, member of our leadership, active member of our committee.

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Jun 1, 2015

Our energy abundance can be more than just an economic success story; it can be a foreign policy success story as well.

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Jun 1, 2015

It's time we start acting like it.

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Jun 1, 2015

I do look forward to working with my good friend, Mr. Barton, and others on both sides of the aisle to ensure that we get the policy right.

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Jun 1, 2015

I look forward to working with him and Mr. Pallone, and all of our members on both sides of the aisle, to do this right.

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Jun 1, 2015

How are you going to stop the waste of billions of taxpayer dollars?

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Jun 1, 2015

We will have as many hearing as needed and require as much reporting to this committee as needed to ensure that this problem is finally resolved--restoring the safety of our Nation's roadways and the trust of the American people.

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Jun 1, 2015

When lives are put in jeopardy, delay is deadly.

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Jun 1, 2015

The safety of your airbag can't be a game of luck.

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Jun 1, 2015

An airbag is a safety measure that you hope that you never have to use. And if you do need it, you need to have it work exactly right.

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Jun 1, 2015

We need to acknowledge Congressman Upton for driving that vision, and working with others to provide a mechanism to address the challenges and circumstances that are now faced in this recall.

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