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Gary Peters

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Gary Charles Peters is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Michigan since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Peters previously represented Michigan's 14th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 6, 2015. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education reform. Peters has been an advocate for bipartisan cooperation in Congress, emphasizing the need for compromise among lawmakers to address pressing national issues.

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Jul 4, 2026

This is an incredible milestone that speaks to the strength of our democracy and the American people.

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Jul 4, 2026

So, while we should all take a moment to celebrate this incredible milestone, may this anniversary serve as a reminder of the work that we must do together to fulfill the promise of America for our children and grandchildren to come.

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Jul 4, 2026

I believe that understanding our history is critical to understanding how we can move forward and chart a new course for the next 250 years.

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Jul 3, 2026

“Shandra’s death was devastating and preventable. No family should have to suffer through a tragic situation like this again,” said Senator Peters.

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Jul 3, 2026

Furthering our concern is the fact that this most recent set of delays is backdated to September 30, 2025, raising the question of whether the Department has further expanded the breadth and extent of its delays in the previous nine months.

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Jul 2, 2026

The MEP Program enhances the competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance of the U.S. manufacturing sector.

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Jul 2, 2026

This apparent justification for withholding MEP funds lacks credibility.

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Jul 1, 2026

I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution to encourage more folks to get out and enjoy the natural treasures here in Michigan and all across our great nation, and to highlight the importance of preserving these lands and waters for…

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Jul 1, 2026

Shandra’s death was devastating and preventable. No family should have to suffer through a tragic situation like this again.

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Jul 1, 2026

Michigan’s natural beauty is part of what makes our state so great. Whether it’s the Great Lakes, our amazing coastlines, or serene parks, there is truly something for everyone here.

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Jun 26, 2026

This is basically a back-door way for the federal government to get voting information that states control under the U.S. Constitution.

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Jun 26, 2026

“After decades of inaction, I’m proud to have helped pass this bipartisan bill that bolsters federal housing investments and removes regulatory hurdles to help lower housing costs for Michiganders.”

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Jun 26, 2026

The proposed rule basically coerces states to conform to these new requirements and hand over their absentee voter rolls or face the consequences of not being able to vote by mail.

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Jun 26, 2026

We need to protect the integrity of the voting rolls. We need to protect the separation of elections from federal government and ensure that our state and local governments are the one administering their own elections.

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Jun 26, 2026

We write for a second time regarding the unconstitutional and illegal attempt to transform the United States Postal Service into an election administration agency controlled by the White House and President Trump.

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Jun 26, 2026

Accordingly, we insist that the Postal Service abandon this proposed regulation and return to its core mission of providing universal postal services to every American. The Constitution and federal law demand nothing less.

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Jun 25, 2026

Peters believes providing our servicemembers with competitive pay is essential to ensuring they can afford housing, groceries, childcare, and other everyday necessities while serving our nation in uniform.

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Jun 25, 2026

Well, I think it's clear that there's nowhere in the Constitution - there's no federal law that the Postal Service is authorized to create these types of voter databases, ballot verification systems or mandatory standards. It just simply…

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Jun 25, 2026

This provision will help provide additional transparency to the discharge process and require plans to modernize systems and improve efficiency.

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Jun 25, 2026

This amendment would help identify what the Department can do to speed up this process while ensuring, importantly, that the cleanup is done right.

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Jun 24, 2026

“Michiganders are experiencing a housing affordability crisis, and for too long, the federal government has stayed on the sidelines,” said Senator Peters. “After decades of inaction, I’m proud to have helped pass this bipartisan bill that…

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Jun 24, 2026

This bipartisan bill incentivizes first-time homebuyers to gain these important skills while giving them a leg up on their mortgage payments and long-term financial stability.

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Jun 24, 2026

Purchasing a home can be a stressful, confusing, and complicated process, especially as we face a housing affordability crisis in our country. We must ensure all Michiganders have resources that can help them prepare for successful…

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