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Press Releases
Jan 2, 2013
Dr. Benishek Supports Effort To Block Congressional Pay Raises
"The last thing people in Northern Michigan want to see is the President giving lawmakers and the vice president a raise."
Jan 1, 2013
Dr. Benishek Votes In Support Of “Fiscal Cliff” Compromise
"I was proud to support this bill that permanently reduces tax rates for the majority of Northern Michigan families."
Dec 21, 2012
House of Representatives Passes Dr. Benishek’s Bill To Name Munising Post Office
“As an upstanding citizen and devoted two gold-star mother, Mrs. Kinnunen undoubtedly earned this designation."
Dec 20, 2012
Dr. Benishek Named As Chairman of House Veterans’ Subcommittee on Health
Issues: Veterans
"Our veterans have fought for our freedoms and they deserve top-notch service when they return home."
Dec 13, 2012
Dr. Benishek: “Mr. President: Let’s Reduce Wasteful Spending, Instead of Raising Taxes”
"We just can’t keep spending money we don’t have."
Dec 12, 2012
Dr. Benishek: “Health Care Law’s Taxes Will Hurt Northern Michigan”
"We need solutions that lower the cost of health care, not increase it while putting local jobs at risk."
Dec 10, 2012
Dr. Benishek: “Great Education Means More Jobs For Northern Michigan”
Issues: Economy and Jobs
“Education is key for job growth in Northern Michigan."
Dec 6, 2012
Dr. Benishek Named To House Committee on Agriculture
“I am deeply honored to be selected as a new member of the House Committee on Agriculture."
Dec 5, 2012
Dr. Benishek: “EPA’s Decision Step Forward For County Road 595”
Issues: Economy and Jobs
"I have been fighting hard for this project because it has the potential to create many good-paying jobs in the Upper Peninsula."
Nov 30, 2012
Dr. Benishek Supports Effort To Increase American Innovation And Competiveness
Issues: Economy and Jobs
“It’s important we keep our best and brightest graduates living and working here in America."
