Debbie Stabenow
Lawmakers glad for Bush automotive loan plan, some wary of terms
Lawmakers from both parties say they approve of President Bush’s plan to offer General Motors and Chrysler $17.4 billion dollars in short term loans though Democrats object to the plans “targets and conditions” which urge a scale back in workers wages and benefits.
Michigan elected leaders respond to failure of auto rescue bill
Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow gave a statement on the floor of the Senate last night in support of the bill which would help the auto industry re-organize (video below). The bill failed to pass the Senate, leaving auto industry leaders and Michigan’s elected officials scrambling to put pressure on the Bush Administration to finance [...]
UPDATE: Auto industry bailout back on the table — Sen. Levin speaking now
UPDATE 2:44 P.M. — Sen. Carl Levin is speaking now, says that a compromise deal has been reached that will use the $25 billion originally approved for re-tooling the industry; Levin says there’s a “reasonable chance” that the deal could win 60 votes in the Senate. We’ll have more details shortly.
Bigger than Detroit
Issue underlying auto bailout is the future of U.S. manufacturing
AUDIO: 18,000 rally for Obama in East Lansing
Defends his vote for bailout, blames Republican lack of oversight for financial crisis
Obama, other senators ask attorney general to weigh in on foreclosure list controversy
A group of 14 U.S. senators including Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama signed a letter to the United States Department of Justice and specifically to Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey asking him to calm fears that people who have undergone or are undergoing a foreclosure will not be allowed to vote. All of the senators who [...]
Possible Obama veep visiting Michigan today
Tuesday has turned out to be a day of lady love for Barack Obama.
Elected officials gush over Obama’s energy plan
Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic presumptive nominee for president, addresses a crowd in Lansing where he unveiled his new energy plan.
Granholm says new federal law will help Michigan families keep their homes
Gov. Jennifer Granholm said a move by President Bush will help many Michigan families keep their homes. She said this after Bush signed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, which supporters say will help hundreds of thousands of Americans keep their homes while providing additional support for the struggling national economy.
Stabenow, Levin, Senate Dems fail to strip telecoms of immunity in final FISA vote
UPDATED: To reflect the passage of the final FISA bill by the Senate later Wednesday afternoon.
Senate bills intended to strip telecommunications corporations of immunity from lawsuits for assisting the U.S. government on illegally spying on everyday Americans by offering officials total access to private phone calls and e-mails were all defeated this afternoon. The failed [...]