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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 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 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 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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Jun 1, 2015

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

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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

Maybe I am lucky it wasn't a Takata. But at least 34 million Americans aren't so lucky.

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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

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

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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

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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May 18, 2015

Those are the risks we aim to address with this discussion draft.

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May 18, 2015

We all know how a power outage can bring our lives to a standstill.

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May 18, 2015

We may have the best electricity system in the world, but it won't stay that way for long without substantial new investments.

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May 14, 2015

the current administration's nuclear waste management policy appears to be simply 'delay and complicate.'

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May 14, 2015

The quality of our rules and laws are judged as much by the process under which they are produced as by the substance of their words.

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May 14, 2015

I applaud my Democratic colleagues for joining us in calling for improved transparency and better process at the FCC.

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May 14, 2015

It's a pleasure to welcome Commissioner Greg White... His service and national leadership on nuclear issues will be missed.

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May 14, 2015

the federal government continues to struggle to fulfill its legal obligations to properly dispose of our spent nuclear fuel...

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May 14, 2015

the House of Representatives recently passed an appropriations bill with strong funding levels for DOE and NRC explicitly for this purpose.

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May 12, 2015

The Internet is one of the most vibrant and dynamic drivers of the economy--both here and across the globe.

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May 12, 2015

Before we take an irreversible leap, we must carefully look at and understand all of the risks and consequences.

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Apr 30, 2015

The abuse of painkilling opioids and heroin is a complex and growing public health crisis that has sadly been outpacing the Nation's efforts to reverse this epidemic.

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