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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 6, 2016

Auburn, Washington, March 31, 2013: Nicholas Lindsay, 25; Lorenzo Duncan, 23; Antuan Greer, 21. Suwanee, Georgia, July 22, 2015: Jerry Manning, 75 years old; Rebecca Manning, 37; Jacob Smith, 9; Jared Smith, 8. Baltimore, Maryland, January…

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Jun 27, 2016

Last week, I introduced, along with my colleagues Senators Gardner, Thune, and Nelson, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act.

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Jun 23, 2016

I thank the Presiding Officer for that recognition from a fellow Eagle Scout. ____________________

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Jun 21, 2016

Preventing the initial incarceration is also about work opportunities, training, and job opportunities.

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Jun 21, 2016

The whole system is premised on second chances--that if you have done your time, you should have a second chance to be able to get back on your feet.

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Jun 20, 2016

Your presence here, today, is important and, hopefully, many people will see that and be as moved as I know everybody on this panel was moved by your testimony.

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Jun 15, 2016

I would just say, again, the politics on this amendment is really on the other side. We have seen the military support this. This is an effort started by President George Bush to improve our security and cost containment. Mr. Chairman, I…

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Jun 15, 2016

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 8132. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 783, the gentleman from California (Mr…

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Jun 9, 2016

Norfolk, Virginia, January 1, 2014: Melvin Alston, 32 years old; Marcus Deering, 22. Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, August 6, 2013: James ``Vinny'' LaGuardia, 64 years old; David Fleetwood, 62; Gerard Kozic, 53. Beaumont, Texas, March 16…

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Jun 7, 2016

I think a critical part of that is the ability for vehicles and infrastructure to communicate back and forth.

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Jun 7, 2016

You have been a real advocate for exploring how we can really fully utilize some of the exciting new technologies eventually leading to autonomous vehicles.

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May 26, 2016

Platte, South Dakota, September 17, 2015: Nicole Westerhuis, 41 years old; Connor Westerhuis, 14; Michael Westerhuis, 16; Jaeci Westerhuis, 10; Kailey Westerhuis, 9. Piketon, Ohio, April 22, 2016: Kenneth Rhoden, 44 years old; Christopher…

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May 25, 2016

I intended to vote the following ways on the measures listed below on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. 1. ``Yes'' on Agreeing to the First Polis of Colorado Amendment to H.R. 5055. 2. ``No'' on Agreeing to the Second Polis of Colorado Amendment to…

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May 25, 2016

Thank you. And, that is an overview of what is happening overseas.

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May 25, 2016

Some of the most patriotic individuals that I have ever met are part of that community.

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May 25, 2016

Certainly, I think it is always important to remember that ISIS is responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of Muslims.

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May 24, 2016

This has been a fascinating hearing. I've got a number of questions...

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May 24, 2016

These disruptions will really redefine transportation in the United States and will result in thousands of lives being saved.

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May 24, 2016

We as policymakers have to start thinking about how to eliminate some of the potential barriers to these developments.

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May 24, 2016

Sometimes policy is a lot slower than technology, and the technology is moving very, very rapidly.

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May 24, 2016

It is one of the largest occupations.

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May 24, 2016

The future of mobility, innovation, and automation presents both great opportunities as well as great challenges.

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May 24, 2016

As a Senator representing Michigan, I am acutely aware of the incredible opportunities and challenges that automation brings to our economy.

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May 18, 2016

Cedar Bluff, Alabama, November 16, 2015: Sylvia Duffy, 71 years old. Clara Edwards, 68. Pamela O'Shel, 48. Tennessee Colony, Texas, November 15, 2015: Carl Johnson, 77 years old. Thomas Kamp, 46. Nathan Kamp, 23. Austin Kamp, 21. Kade…

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May 17, 2016

I appreciate that comment, which I think highlights the fact that we need to do a whole lot more research into these storms.

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