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Michigan News from the House Democratic Caucus

Ebli Demands Senate Action on Cost-Cutting Reforms : Plan will restore integrity to Legislature and faith in government

08/26/2008 02:46 PM • LANSING – After Wednesday's rejection of the Reform Michigan Government Now (RMGN) ballot proposal by the Michigan Court of Appeals, State Representative Kate Ebli (D-Monroe) today demanded ...

Hammel: New NWLB Funds to Build on First Year's Success : $15 million boost will train more workers, give community colleges more resources

08/19/2008 11:57 AM • LANSING – State Representative Richard E. Hammel (D-Mt. Morris Twp.) said today that $15 million in state funding will be used to expand Michigan's No Worker Left Behind (NWLB) program, which ...

Hire Michigan First

08/13/2008 04:50 PM •

Simpson: Senate Must Act on Plan that Puts Mich. Workers First: House passed legislator's plan to reward businesses that hire state workers in May

08/13/2008 03:14 PM • LANSING – One year after spearheading a bold plan to create more jobs by rewarding companies that hire Michigan workers and cracking down on those that hire illegal workers, State ...

House Dems: School Aid Budget Puts More Dollars in Classrooms: Cities get boost to help fund public safety, other essential services

07/23/2008 04:59 PM • LANSING – The Michigan House of Representatives today approved a pair of budget plans that will give local schools the resources they need to provide our children with a top-notch education, ...

House Puts Job-Creation Power Back Into Energy Plan, Returns it to Senate: Stronger renewable energy standard needed to attract global investors to state

07/23/2008 04:51 PM • LANSING – The Michigan House of Representatives today sent to the Senate an aggressive plan that will create jobs quickly and bring major investment to Michigan's communities by establishing ...

Rep. Dean Hails Increase in Minimum Wage to $7.40: State's minimum wage increases, giving workers’ paychecks needed boost

07/02/2008 10:51 AM • LANSING – State Representative Robert Dean (D-Grand Rapids) today hailed the increase in the minimum wage to $7.40 an hour as a victory for working families. "Families all across Michigan ...

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Michigan News from the National Democratic Party

MCCAIN WATCH: MCCAIN'S ENTHUSIASM GAP

08/13/2008 02:26 PM • As he visits Michigan today, John McCain finds himself at a particularly low point in his candidacy. In a year when the country is looking for change, McCain has embraced the failed policies of ...

OFA/DNC Commit $20 Million to Mobilize Hispanic Voters

07/29/2008 11:19 AM • Obama for America and the DNC are set to unveil a $20 million effort to register and mobilize Hispanic voters. GOP Senator: Cuba-China Oil Drilling Pact "Akin to Urban Legend"

06/17/2008 06:15 PM • Republican leaders are known for trafficking in myths and alternate realities: "Climate change is a hoax. Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were classmates and best friends in the 3rd grade. John ...

Howard Dean and Jim Roosevelt Discuss Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting on ABC's This Week

06/01/2008 05:02 PM • Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Co-Chair Jim Roosevelt discussed the Rules and Bylaws Committee's decision to seat the Florida and ...

DNC Chairman Howard Dean's Remarks to the RBC Meeting

05/31/2008 05:00 PM • Below are DNC Chairman Howard Dean's remarks to the Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting on May 31, 2008, as prepared for delivery:   "Thank you all for coming.

DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee Reaches Agreement on Seating Florida and Michigan Delegations

05/31/2008 04:59 PM • Today, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and Rules and Bylaws Committee Co-Chairs Alexis Herman and Jim Roosevelt issued the following joint statement:

Michigan Fundraiser Highlights McCain's Radical Friends

05/06/2008 06:31 PM • Tonight, John McCain will attend a fundraiser for his presidential campaign in Michigan. According to the invitation, he will be joined by the chair of his Michigan Victory 08 committee, John ...