Gary Peters: “Federal support for research has been part of our country's fabric dating back to the start of the Republic in the…”

“While this is a positive step forward, the job is not finished until full operations are restored at every impacted Coast Guard station in Michigan, and I’ll keep pushing until that happens.”

I commend James Avery, Justus Thigpen Sr., and all the folks who are leading the charge on this revitalization project, and I was proud to be a federal partner in their efforts.

The newly renovated Pontiac Oaks Park is a prime example of what’s possible when federal, state, and local officials work together to achieve a common goal.

Making sure we can recruit and retain highly skilled professionals for this essential workforce will improve railway safety in communities across the country.