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Tim Walberg

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Tim Walberg is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th congressional district, a position he has held since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Walberg has focused on various issues during his tenure, including education and fiscal policy. He has been vocal about the challenges facing education in the United States, recently commenting on the decline in NAEP scores in subjects like math and reading.

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Jun 21, 2023

I appreciate that, and I hope it comes to fruition. Because if it doesn't, my constituents' way of life is altered irretrievably.

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Jun 21, 2023

I hope you are, because my constituents need to know that. They need to understand that they are not going to experience what California has experienced.

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Jun 21, 2023

Will you commit--and that of the EPA--will you commit that this proposed rule is not going to directly or indirectly raise the price of new vehicles for consumers?

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Jun 21, 2023

Do you believe any rules you are issuing should make cars less available, less affordable, and less functional for consumers and their needs?

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Jun 20, 2023

We are working very closely with NTIA on this issue right now.

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Jun 20, 2023

The agency's prompt response--and it was prompt--helped the State uncover and fix some discrepancies

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Jun 13, 2023

To think that our government has been part of the trafficking process. That is tragic, and that is something that has to end.

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Jun 13, 2023

I am concerned that the Biden administration is failing this vulnerable population, kids, and putting them in severe danger.

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Jun 13, 2023

Our border agents are not allowed to do their job. Kids--kids, are being hurt as a result of this.

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Jun 12, 2023

They ended up being human trafficked. That is my concern, and we are expecting you, your agency, to make sure that that does not happen.

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Jun 12, 2023

What is being foisted on our kids these days, relative to things we would not have countenanced just three, four, 5 years ago.

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Jun 6, 2023

With 10 million unfilled jobs, why would we do this?

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Jun 6, 2023

That is the concern that many people will lose access to common sense financial counseling at a level that they can afford, and they can pay for.

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Jun 6, 2023

I am concerned that changes at this time with recent significant increases in inflation, lingering supply chain problems, worker shortages across the country, and a potential recession on the horizon, may be devastating to our economic…

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Jun 6, 2023

This lack of response, and with all due respect, and without pounding the table, I frankly want to ask for your continued help in working with your staff to make sure these issues that we request are made.

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Jun 6, 2023

On May 25th, Madam Secretary, I, along with Chairwoman Foxx and Representative Chavez Dreamer, sent you a letter asking for specific information about migrant children who are being trafficked and working illegally in the United States.

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Jun 6, 2023

I also want to take a note to express appreciation for my friend and colleague from Connecticut, highlighting the continuing success of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, in impacting the economy and the growth of jobs.

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May 22, 2023

General Counsel Abruzzo is disregarding the plain text of the NLRA and Supreme Court precedent in order to tilt the scales in favor of unions and undermine employee free choice and employer rights.

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May 22, 2023

Connecting rural Michiganders is one of my top priorities.

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May 22, 2023

I certainly would encourage that flexibility, and as--the less complexity as possible to get to that would be helpful as well.

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May 22, 2023

Fiber is great... but it is not the only option.

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May 22, 2023

To avoid this, we need better interagency coordination.

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May 15, 2023

Did your Department have any role in advising the NEA or the AFT on their public relations strategies, yes or no?

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May 15, 2023

They seem to have veto power with this.

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May 15, 2023

Well, we are expecting the Secretary of Education to stand up to the teachers' union when they are wrong.

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