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House Passes Long-term Reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration
Congressman Mike Michaud voted against a four-year reauthorization of
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which passed the full House
of Representatives by a vote of 248-169 this morning. The bill included
controversial provisions to make it tougher for workers to form unions.
Feb 3, 2012 - 3:29:50 PM
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China's Illegal Trade Practices Threaten Over 2,000 Maine Jobs
The reports also found
that another 1.6 million U.S. jobs, including 2,077 jobs in Maine, are
at risk unless China is forced to play by the rules.
Feb 1, 2012 - 2:55:18 AM
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Kennedy Home in Hyannis Gifted to the EMK Institute
This
generous gift fulfills a promise made by Senator Kennedy to his mother
Rose that the home be preserved for charitable use. This property was
the backdrop to some of the most memorable events in Kennedy history and
a team of experts in national historic preservation will be assembled,
lead by a renowned presidential historian, to provide guidance on
programming and operations of the home.
Jan 31, 2012 - 12:20:18 AM
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Obama Nominates Mainer to Appeals Court
President Obama has nominated William Kayatta,
Jr. of Cape Elizabeth to be a Circuit Court Judge on the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the First Circuit.
Jan 24, 2012 - 12:52:52 AM
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Michaud Opposes SOPA
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement on the Stop Online Piracy Act:
Jan 19, 2012 - 12:08:59 AM
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2012 Ancil Payne Awards
Ancil Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism recognizes American
journalists and news organizations who demonstrate an extraordinary
commitment to ethics. Nominations are due by February 27, 2012
Jan 18, 2012 - 12:10:30 AM
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More LIHEAP Funding in Next Budget Please
On January 11th, Congressman Mike Michaud sent a letter to President
Obama urging him to include full funding for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in his Fiscal Year 2013 budget submission to
Congress.
Jan 13, 2012 - 8:20:42 AM
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Building codes in the 18 hurricane-prone coastal states
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
today released a new report which provides an analysis of residential
building codes in the 18 hurricane-prone coastal states along the Gulf
of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast.
Jan 9, 2012 - 8:24:15 PM
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Members of Congress should lose their pay
The "No Budget, No Pay Act" says that if Congress doesn't pass its budget and all its appropriations bills by October 1st every year, then Congress doesn't get paid. Retroactive pay isn't an option under the bill.
Dec 23, 2011 - 6:17:53 AM
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Michaud Condemns Congressional Inaction
It's infuriating how out of touch Congress is right now. The American
people know exactly what will happen in January if this issue isn't
resolved - taxes will go up for workers and unemployed Americans will
lose benefits that are critical to them making ends meet.
Dec 21, 2011 - 2:40:59 AM
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Permanent Residents New Legal Consequences
"Retroactive application renders long-time LPR's unable to take short
trips abroad to fulfill important family and religious obligations,
including caring for dying parents and attending funerals. They also
risk being subject to detention and deportation," said Stewart Kwoh,
president and executive director of the Asian Pacific American Legal
Center.
Nov 30, 2011 - 3:05:07 AM
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Super Committee's Rejection of Cuts to Social Security
Northeastern Advocates Rejoice: Super Committee's Rejection of Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid Is Not a "Failure"
Nov 25, 2011 - 12:12:48 AM
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Congress and Insider Trading Laws
Congressman Mike Michaud has become a cosponsor of the "Stop Trading on
Congressional Knowledge Act," or STOCK Act (H.R. 1148), which would hold
members of Congress and their staff legally responsible for profiting
from the nonpublic information they gain from their official positions.
Nov 23, 2011 - 3:33:01 AM
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Thousands to rally today in Boston
Historic turnout is expected for a rally on Wednesday, November 9, 11:00 a.m. at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston where thousands of seniors and workers will voice their opposition to proposed Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid cuts.
Nov 9, 2011 - 2:50:22 AM
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Texans defeat of Prop 4
Texas voters said a resounding 'NO' to expanding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Transportation Reinvestment Zone (or TRZ) authority to counties by defeating Prop 4 November 8. The Constitutional Amendment HJR 63 authored by Rep. Joe Pickett (D - El Paso) would have allowed counties to use property taxes and sales taxes collected in a TRZ to build toll roads. So the defeat of Prop 4 is also a defeat of Rick Perry and the Texas Legislature's plan to slap tolls on virtually all new lanes to Texas roads.
Nov 9, 2011 - 2:47:06 AM
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Obama Moves to Address Drug Shortages
The President also voiced his support for a bill Congressman Mike Michaud is cosponsoring called the Preserving Access to Lifesaving Medications Act, which would require drug manufacturers to report potential drug shortages or the discontinuation of a product to the FDA in advance.
Nov 2, 2011 - 4:15:32 AM
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Obama Responds to Michaud's Request
The Administration recognized that their one size-fits-all regulatory approach was flawed and they've now correcting it. This will help ensure that Maine's paper companies don't face increased fuel costs and continue to use this renewable source of energy for their operations.
Oct 16, 2011 - 12:05:01 AM
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Senate Passage of Currency Bill
Currency manipulation is a major driver of the U.S. trade deficit with China. A report by the Alliance for American Manufacturing found that this trade deficit has cost the U.S. 2.8 million jobs, including 9,545 jobs in Maine, since China entered the World Trade Organization (WTO) ten years ago.
Oct 12, 2011 - 5:25:49 AM
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Unprecedented Move on Free Trade Agreements
It's extremely rare for members of Congress not on a committee of jurisdiction, in this case the Ways and Means Committee, to be selected to manage debate time during consideration of bills on the House floor.
Oct 9, 2011 - 12:05:51 AM
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Photo of the Day: No free trade agreement!
Oct 5, 2011 - 12:02:08 AM
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Senate Currency Manipulation Bill Introduced
A bipartisan Senate bill has been introduced to address the negative impacts of currency manipulation.
Sep 24, 2011 - 12:50:04 AM
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Bill to make Department of Defense comply with the law
The Berry Amendment law has been on the books for decades and requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to buy certain categories of products from American companies, including food, clothing, fabrics, stainless steel, and certain tools.
Sep 18, 2011 - 12:17:10 AM
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Political Push for Swift Action on Disaster Assistance
"Congress must move quickly to stabilize FEMA's disaster relief fund so that impacted communities can rebuild and get back on their feet." - Rep Michael Michaud
Sep 10, 2011 - 9:05:26 AM
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Constitution Day, September 16, 2011
The Bill of Rights Institute Celebrates Constitution Day, September 16, 2011 with Free Educational Resources
Sep 10, 2011 - 8:40:35 AM
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Post 9/11 Backlash against Muslims and Sikhs
As the world remembers the innocent victims of the 9/11 attacks one decade ago, the new website invites visitors to upload videos and written accounts of backlash discrimination and violence in the post-9/11 environment.
Sep 9, 2011 - 11:15:45 PM
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Michaud's Bill to Ease Financial Burden of Unemployed
The bill would ensure that dislocated workers are not taxed on their unemployment benefits and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) benefits. It would also provide penalty-free withdrawals on 401k retirement plans for workers that have been unemployed for more than 6 months.
Aug 13, 2011 - 1:10:07 AM
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The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption - National Kickball Program
DTFA Kickball for a Home is a new way people can bring a community together and help find homes for the 107,000 children in U.S. foster care waiting for families.
Aug 12, 2011 - 1:50:55 AM
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Objections to ICE Announcement on Secure Communities
Asian American Justice Center - Asian Pacific American Groups Strongly Object to ICE Announcement on Secure Communities. On Aug. 5, John Sandweg, counselor to DHS secretary and deputy secretary, announced that DHS would unilaterally rescind all signed MOAs with states, claiming that the "agreement was never necessary to operate the program."
Aug 12, 2011 - 1:45:49 AM
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Lawmakers Praise USTR's CAFTA-DR Enforcement Action
The AFL-CIO in April 2008 filed a public submission alleging Guatemala's government had failed to enforce its domestic labor laws and was not in compliance with the CAFTA-DR labor provisions. The U.S. Department of Labor issued a report confirming this was the case, leading the U.S. Trade Representative to launch labor consultations with Guatemala and creating the possibility for addressing the case through dispute settlement.
Aug 12, 2011 - 1:27:11 AM
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Michaud's Failed Amendment to Protect Seniors from Fraud
Michaud's amendment, which failed to pass, would have ensured that nothing in the underlying bill would prevent the CFPB from issuing rules aimed at protecting seniors. During his floor speech, Michaud offered examples of Maine seniors that have been victims of fraud.
Jul 24, 2011 - 12:20:27 AM
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Michaud Introduces Bill to Promote IRS Accountability to Small Businesses
July 15 - Congressman Mike Michaud has introduced a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to provide small businesses a voice when it comes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rulemaking.
Jul 24, 2011 - 12:07:03 AM
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Nine Asian American Leaders Appointed
As part of their drive to become industry leaders in diversity, Comcast and NBCUniversal have created an external Joint Diversity Council to advise their senior executive teams. The Joint Diversity Council held its first meeting in Philadelphia, where they were briefed on the Comcast and NBCUniversal diversity initiatives.
Jul 20, 2011 - 6:21:14 PM
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Sweeping Insurrection against the laws by Senior United States Officials
The appeals for protection were willfully ignored and instead the 15,000 US government officials who were approached illegally protected their lawbreaking colleagues from prosecution and thus rendered themselves culpable in the criminal conspiracy. Since January 2002, Anthony Keyter has, without success, sought protection of the laws and sought to bring the perpetrators to justice. (Anthony Keyter is a former Senior Instructor Pilot with the Boeing Company in Seattle and holds a Masters Degree in physics and space science from the University of Houston)
Jul 13, 2011 - 12:25:41 AM
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U.S. patent granted for integrated kinetic energy (IKE) scale.
"As the storm gets closer to landfall, actual predictions of wind speeds and surge levels in feet, that are based on local conditions and are issued by the NHC, will provide the best final guidance for preparations and evacuations. However, since more people die from storm surge than wind, and because long evacuation times are needed in many coastal communities, early warnings of surge potential are critically important - and that is where the IKE scale could make a huge and beneficial difference," Dr. Reinhold emphasized.
Jul 13, 2011 - 12:15:58 AM
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Michaud Opposes Defense Spending Bill
While Michaud opposed the bill, he successfully passed two amendments to it.
Jul 10, 2011 - 12:13:38 AM
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Michaud Passes Amendments to Defense Funding Bill
"These veterans put their lives on the line to our country and now they are suffering a lifetime of pain and a potentially shortened life. I'm hopeful these additional resources will help us find new treatments that will provide some relief to our veterans who continue to struggle."
Jul 8, 2011 - 8:45:56 AM
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Trade Agreements and New Presidential Condolence Letter Policy
Washington is one step closer to passing more free trade deals that the American people don't want. - The White House is ending the policy of not sending condolence letters from the president to the families of service members who commit suicide while deployed.
Jul 8, 2011 - 8:34:34 AM
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How Corrupt are Government Officials in the USA
The criminal activities originated as gross official misconduct in the courts of the United States, where efforts to cover up crimes committed by US government and judicial officials escalated into attempts upon the life of a primary court witness. The abortive kidnap and murder attempts upon the key witness in turn led directly to the death of 158 people.
Jul 8, 2011 - 12:35:59 AM
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Repeal of the Trans Texas Corridor?
The following article consists only of excerpts from "Trans Texas Corridor finally dead? Well, mostly dead" written by Terri Hall, Founder of, "Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom". It is an interesting article from the perspective of the true nature of politics.
Jul 8, 2011 - 12:10:20 AM
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WTO Ruling a Win for U.S. Manufacturers
According to the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the WTO panel found that the export duties and export quotas that China maintains on various forms of bauxite, coke, fluorspar, magnesium, manganese, silicon carbide, silicon metal, and zinc constitute a breach of WTO rules
Jul 6, 2011 - 3:30:22 PM
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