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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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Feb 10, 2015

We could save time in the future by just saying jurisdiction over the world.

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Feb 10, 2015

Mr. Upton. Thank you again, Mr. Chairman. On Monday, as you know, Mr. Secretary, this committee released a legislative framework for compiling a solutions-based energy package in this Congress.

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Feb 10, 2015

We have to change this. And so let us ease up on saying everything is fine, and let us really look at how we have to change this.

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Feb 10, 2015

I know that today's discussion is just one of the many that DOE is conducting as we look forward to working together to create a 21st Century energy policy.

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Feb 4, 2015

Today, we gather to discuss H.R. 212, Mr. Latta's bipartisan Drinking Water Protection Act.

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Feb 4, 2015

This bill will give the EPA the tools they need to prevent future occurrences like the one that happened in Ohio.

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Feb 4, 2015

Tackling this problem requires collaboration among EPA, the states, and Congress.

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Feb 4, 2015

We can't wave a magic wand and make the algal toxin issue go away, but we can help EPA develop a plan to manage the problem.

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Feb 4, 2015

As someone who represents a big chunk of Michigan coastline, I have long been a champion of all issues related to our Great Lakes and protecting those who live around them.

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Feb 2, 2015

The flu is and should be a top priority for all of U.S. public health.

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Feb 2, 2015

This year's vaccine is only 23 percent effective in preventing folks from going to the doctor for treatment.

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Feb 2, 2015

I, like many folks back in Michigan and across the country, believe we can do better in addressing this major public health threat.

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Jan 28, 2015

The U.S. is now a global energy superpower, and with that power, we have a chance to do some real good. Saying ``yes'' to energy is good for workers here at home and is good for global allies. I thank Representative Bill Johnson for his…

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Jan 28, 2015

They say that you can't have too much of a good thing, but with our impressive natural gas production, that is exactly what we have today. We now have so much natural gas that we cannot only meet our own energy needs and still have extra…

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Jan 26, 2015

Families in local communities expect us to work together to solve problems, and we look forward to using our prior success as a springboard to further boost the public health that this new--in this new Congress.

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Jan 26, 2015

We will also discussed the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Reauthorization Act led by Mr. Whitfield to help address the prescription drug crisis here.

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Jan 21, 2015

When it comes to natural gas production, we are number one. What was once a pipe dream is now a global reality, thanks to American ingenuity and technology. An impressive accomplishment, especially considering where we were only a decade…

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Jan 21, 2015

Mr. McKinley's bill in the last Congress went a long way toward solving the challenges with coal ash management.

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Jan 21, 2015

Most of us can agree that coal ash does not warrant regulation as a hazardous material, and I am glad that EPA agrees.

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Jan 21, 2015

If we don't legislate, how will EPA's rule be implemented and enforced?

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Jan 21, 2015

The current regulatory path contains risks for all sides and could lead to even greater uncertainty and expense.

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Jan 21, 2015

Our goal is to get the job done right, and we are willing to discuss further changes to the legislation to ensure that we have a workable solution in place.

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Jan 21, 2015

Today, our multiyear quest to solve the coal ash issue continues in this new Congress.

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Jan 20, 2015

This is an historic opportunity. Securing a permanent solution to the SGR is more than tinkering with how we pay doctors who treat Medicare patients.

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