Michael Michaud
Michael Michaud
Insider Trading Bill Awaiting Action
In November, a CBS 60 Minutes expose reported on the unfortunate
practice of Members of Congress using their influence and power to make a
profit with non-public information. While the Securities in Exchange
Act of 1934 banned insider trading on Wall Street, its application to
elected officials is often disputed.
Feb 3, 2012 - 3:40:26 PM
Michael Michaud
Michaud Statement on 10th Anniversary of September 11th, 2001
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks:
Sep 10, 2011 - 9:00:31 AM
Michael Michaud
Maine Jobs Depend on Timely Action on Lumber Agreement
When the U.S. enters trade agreements, we should go into them with eyes wide open. We need to consider not only the parameters of a deal, but also how we plan to enforce it.
May 14, 2011 - 11:45:49 AM
Michael Michaud
China's Actions Deserve U.S. Response
In 2008, China - despite having no lumber natural resources to speak of - became the world's largest producer of paper products. Such laser-focused and at-all-costs plans are typical of China's government. And this presents the main challenge Congress and communities all across America face: How do you respond to and engage economically with a country that so flagrantly violates international rules?
Apr 2, 2011 - 2:23:09 AM
Michael Michaud
DC Spending Debate Directly Impacts Maine
In Washington, too often major initiatives are pushed forward by party leaders with little input from the rank and file. Both parties are guilty of this. But the new leadership in the House of Representatives just took it to the next level with a spending bill that will have serious, negative consequences for Maine.
Feb 27, 2011 - 9:21:57 AM
Michael Michaud
Health Care Reform: Let's Work Together to Make it Better
When I voted for the Affordable Care Act, I recognized at the time that it wasn't perfect. But I also recognized that just like with other major initiatives in U.S. history, we'd have a chance to amend it and improve it moving forward. That's why I worked to introduce a bipartisan bill on January 12th that would repeal the section that requires more paper work from small businesses.
Jan 21, 2011 - 6:03:05 AM
Michael Michaud
Start to the new Congress: a mixed bag
Every two years a new Congress starts. Now, more than ever, both parties need to use this new session to work together to pass policies that will boost our economy and create jobs. We also need to focus on reducing our national debt.
Jan 13, 2011 - 12:20:59 AM
Michael Michaud
Just because a deal is cut doesn't mean it's good for Maine
How this Congress and this President think that the way forward on tax policy is to spend more and borrow more is beyond me. Maine families and small businesses balance their checkbooks, and it's long past time that the federal government at least attempts to do the same.
Dec 18, 2010 - 12:09:57 AM
Michael Michaud
Maine doctors deserve a permanent fix to Medicare payments
We need to fix how doctors are reimbursed through programs like Medicare. If we don't, we stand a good chance of decreasing access to health care for our nation's seniors and military families.
Dec 11, 2010 - 12:13:54 AM
Michael Michaud
Statesidelegal.org: Helping Veterans and Military Families Access Legal Assistance
Military deployments are extremely tough on our service members and their families. But things can be made even more difficult when legal questions arise.
Dec 4, 2010 - 8:25:28 AM
Michael Michaud
Thankful for those that served and who continue to protect our nation
This Thanksgiving, let's take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of the past and on the many Americans who are currently defending our freedom around the world.
Nov 23, 2010 - 12:15:22 AM
Michael Michaud
Veterans Day Statement
This Veterans' Day we honor the men and women who have risked their lives defending our nation, and the families who have stood by them.
Nov 11, 2010 - 12:05:24 AM
Michael Michaud
Progress Made for Maine's Economy and Veterans
On September 29th, Congress adjourned. I voted against adjourning because there is still business left unfinished. But, with that said, there has been some progress made on two issues that are very important to our state: a change in trade policy to help our economy and a new program to help veterans access health care closer to home.
Oct 2, 2010 - 12:25:57 AM
Michael Michaud
Michaud Statement on 9/11 Anniversary
Today, despite the economic troubles we are facing, we remain a country that is strong and full of potential.
Sep 11, 2010 - 12:15:35 AM
Michael Michaud
A Missed Opportunity to Protect our Workers and Help our Economy
So many workers from so many different backgrounds and trades make up our state's workforce. They are some of the most talented and dedicated in the world. But their livelihoods are being threatened by foreign government practices like industry subsidization and currency manipulation.
Sep 3, 2010 - 5:23:02 PM
Michael Michaud
Those from away don't quite seem to get it
But I am working hard to correct inaccuracies as they come up and will continue to fight for this important policy change for our state.
Aug 25, 2010 - 12:13:40 AM
Michael Michaud
Working Together to Help Maine's Economy
The paper mill I worked in for nearly 30 years shut down soon after I was sworn in as a member of Congress because our foreign competitors don't play by the rules.
Jul 31, 2010 - 12:07:53 AM
Michael Michaud
Statement on War Funding Supplemental
Congressman Mike Michaud, who voted against the supplemental war funding bill considered in the House of Representatives today, issued the following statement
Jul 29, 2010 - 12:10:47 AM
Michael Michaud
Responding to Wall Street Bonus Report
Responding to Wall Street Bonus Report, Michaud Calls on Banks to Stop Bonuses until Taxpayers are Repaid
Jul 28, 2010 - 12:07:53 AM
Michael Michaud
A Common-Sense Direction on Trade
That is why my colleagues and I requested a meeting with President Obama to discuss how we can fix the Korea-U.S. FTA and ways we can improve our long-term trade strategy.
Jul 25, 2010 - 12:25:40 AM
Michael Michaud
A Hearing in Aroostook on the Future of Rail Access in the Region
The report found that if we do not maintain, much less improve, our nation's system of moving freight, millions of jobs and our nation's long-term economic health would be put at risk.
Jul 10, 2010 - 12:26:30 AM
Michael Michaud
Spud Snub Needs To Be Fixed
Mainers understand the value of our potato industry to many of our communities and our state's economy. But we also get that it can be a nutritional food to eat. Unfortunately the folks in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) don't get it.
Jun 19, 2010 - 4:39:05 AM
Michael Michaud
A Step Forward on Health Care
The final bill is a vast improvement to the status quo of skyrocketing premiums that millions of families and small businesses currently face.
Mar 22, 2010 - 12:15:52 AM
Michael Michaud
Michaud Leads Effort to Support Proven Private Sector Job Creation Agency
In a letter signed by 17 of his colleagues, Michaud urged the House Budget Committee to provide the Economic Development Administration (EDA) the support necessary to aid in the nation's economic recovery.
Mar 17, 2010 - 12:15:17 AM
Michael Michaud
130 Members of Congress Push for Action on China Currency Manipulation
Bipartisan coalition signs Michaud/Ryan letter urging Secs. Geithner and Locke to take immediate action
Mar 15, 2010 - 10:55:23 AM
Michael Michaud
Keep the Emails Coming...
Sharing local experiences serves a critical role in building the case for a permanent change to Maine's Interstate truck weight limits.
Mar 12, 2010 - 12:15:41 AM
Michael Michaud
Congress Should Stay in Session to Reform Health Care
I've told my colleagues that we should not leave Washington for the August break if that's what it takes to get a good health care reform package passed. Mainers know that this is too big and too important to rush. But the need for reform is now, and we must act.
Jul 27, 2009 - 12:09:49 AM
Michael Michaud
Health Care Reform: We Must Promote Accessibility and Affordability in Maine
Maine is a rural state and access to health care needs to be a central concern in current efforts to reform the system. Recent statistics indicate that just over 118,000 Mainers are uninsured. Many others are underinsured. The need for reform is undeniable, but so is the need to get it right.
Jul 21, 2009 - 1:35:21 PM
Michael Michaud
A Clean Energy Future for Our State
From 2001 to 2007, the average family's annual spending on oil, gas and electricity increased by $1,100. At the same time we were all paying more, Big Oil posted the largest profits in the history of American business. We cannot stand for more of the same failed policies of the last few decades, where prices go up, consumers suffer, and only big business benefits. The status quo is unacceptable and is costing all of us a lot.
Jul 5, 2009 - 11:51:22 PM
Michael Michaud
Maine Deserves a Level Playing Field
It's no secret that our country is in the midst of a tough recession. Mainers feel it everyday. We read about the layoffs and see mills shutdown machines or cease operations. It's long past time that federal trade policies put our state and our country back on a level playing field with our foreign competitors. Our ability to create jobs and grow our economy depends on it.
Jun 28, 2009 - 11:16:22 AM
Michael Michaud
Maine Heroes Deserve Homes
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported earlier this year that Maine has more than 140 homeless veterans. This number is unacceptable. As Mainers and as Americans, we have a shared commitment to ensure that those who lay their lives on the line for our safety are able to return to a home, and not the streets.
Jun 19, 2009 - 10:58:04 AM
Michael Michaud
Living Within Our Means
Mainers budget their expenses in order to make ends meet. It's long past time that the federal government does too.
Jun 11, 2009 - 12:03:21 PM
Michael Michaud
Expanding Help for Women Veterans and Veteran Caregivers
This past Memorial Day we paused to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. In order to fully honor these sacrifices, we must make sure that those who currently serve in our country's defense, and those who have done so in the past, receive the best possible care.
Jun 5, 2009 - 8:26:37 AM
Michael Michaud
Helping Families Stay in their Homes
The real estate market has certainly seen better days. While the vast majority of Americans have a secure mortgage, pay on time, and are above water, many others are struggling to get by in these tough times.
May 22, 2009 - 12:11:59 PM
Michael Michaud
Figuring Out the New GI Bill
Last year, Congress enacted the new GI Bill for the 21st Century (the "Post-9/11 GI Bill") to restore the promise of a full, four-year college education for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Because the provisions are just now being fully enacted, many veterans have questions about their eligibility and level of benefits.
May 15, 2009 - 10:16:16 AM
Michael Michaud
Our Financial Markets: Ending Business as Usual
Given recent reports, it appears that positive economic signs are beginning to appear. Even so, our recovery will take a while and things will not change overnight. Many Mainers are hurting and continue to worry about their family's ability to make ends meet. Because of this, and because we must look forward, it is crucial that we address the underlying problems that got us into this financial mess in the first place. When we climb out of this recession, we cannot return to business as usual.
May 8, 2009 - 9:04:03 AM
Michael Michaud
A Credit Card Bill of Rights
On April 30th, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act. This bill contains a number of common sense provisions like banning retroactive interest rate hikes on existing balances, double-cycle billing, and due-date gimmicks. The bill would also increase the advance notice of impending rate hikes, giving cardholders the information they need to make decisions about their financial well-being.
May 4, 2009 - 1:31:00 PM
Michael Michaud
AIG and U.S. Trade Policy
Just when we thought we'd heard almost everything there is to know about the American International Group (AIG), from its bailouts to its bonuses, many may not know AIG is suing U.S. taxpayers claiming it "overpaid" U.S. taxes on activities in Panama, a country which applies low to no regulations and taxes on firms registered there. AIG wants to get back those taxes it dodged with this Panamanian front. And for some reason it seems as though the Administration wants to move forward with a free trade agreement with Panama.
Apr 26, 2009 - 7:45:21 AM
Michael Michaud
A New Way Forward on Truck Weights
On March 30th, I introduced a bill called the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (H.R. 1799). The bill would allow Maine and other states to increase the weight of trucks allowed on the Interstate System within state borders to make them consistent with surrounding states. The bill is cosponsored by Congresswoman Jean Schmidt (R-OH).
Apr 3, 2009 - 11:21:41 AM
Michael Michaud
Gulf of Maine Wins Support in Congress
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 146, the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 on March 25th. It's a long name, and it deserves it. This bipartisan lands bill is a package of more than 160 bills, many of which have previously passed Congress.
Mar 27, 2009 - 11:07:04 AM
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