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Congressman Fred Upton Provides Update from Copenhagen on Climate Talks Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Ranking Member Sensenbrenner, Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Barton, and the rest of the House Republicans on the Congressional Delegation hold a press conference on December 18, 2009 to discuss their observations from the COP-15 meeting.
Putting Michigan’s Families First in Reforming Health Care
We do need reform to reduce skyrocketing medical costs and improve access to quality health care for all of Michigan’s families. But we must uphold fundamental principles as we seek reform. First and foremost is the guarantee of the sacred doctor-patient relationship. Patients must be able to seek care from the doctor of their choice, and the decisions they make should be made without delay or denial of care by the government. Americans should also be allowed to keep their current health insurance if they desire to do so. Most Americans are happy with the quality of their coverage and do not want their services reduced. Insurance companies can not be allowed to discriminate for preexisting illnesses. And, we need to have incentives for employers to provide health insurance for their employees, rather than penalize them with higher taxes and mandates.
February 1, 2010 - WXMI FOX 17 - Fred visits the Galesburg campus of Eaton Vehicle to announce that he was successful in delivering $2 million for Eaton's ongoing project to build safer, more efficient military vehicles. The funding that Fred has delivered since 2005 has helped Eaton expand and create jobs here in southwest Michigan. During the event, Fred stated, "Eaton is an integral part of our economic foundation here in southwest Michigan, and this funding is critical for job creation as our state continues to battle soaring unemployment."
January 15, 2010 – Fred visits WMU’s Core Lab to highlight breakthrough research that could transform climate debate, create countless jobs in the region. WMU is a national leader in the development of carbon capture and sequestration technologies that have the potential to transform the climate debate and the effort to reduce emissions. Fred is spearheading bipartisan bill in Congress to foster research programs like WMU’s to accelerate availability of revolutionary carbon capture and sequestration technologies.
February 4, 2010 - Upton Asks the $6,000 (per person) Question - "When is Enough, Enough?"
February 1, 2010 - Upton Fights for SW Michigan’s Economy – Helps Boost Eaton Project with Significant Job Growth Potential
January 27, 2010 - Upton Statement on the President’s Address to Congress
January 22, 2010 - Michigan Members Demand Federal Agencies Complete Comprehensive Response Plan to Keep Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes, Set February 5 Deadline
January 21, 2010 - Upton Announces Students from Three Rivers, Dorr and Portage Appointed to West Point
Changes Make it Easier to Qualify for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
U.S. Representative Fred Upton is happy to partner with the Social Security Administration in educating his constituents about the changes in the law allowing hundreds of thousands of Americans to qualify for extra financial help available with the Medicare Prescription Drug Program.> Click here to read more
January 26, 2010 Fred gets behind the wheel of the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle during a ride-and-drive opportunity as part of the 2010 Washington Auto Show Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in Washington, DC. General Motors recently announced Michigan, Washington, DC and California as the first regions where the Volt will be sold. View Gallery (1 image)
January 25, 2010 Fred presented the Purple Heart and Prisoner of War Medal to Wayland Korean War veteran Frank Nausieda. Mr. Nausieda did not receive his much deserved medals following the completion of his service in the United States Army. Mr. Nausieda first enlisted with the U.S. Army when he was 18 years old in 1948 and was called back to active duty in October 1950 to fight in the Korean War. Twenty-one year old Private First Class Nausieda was wounded in action in February 1951 and was subsequently captured by Chinese forces. Mr. Nausieda was held for nearly two weeks before his release – he recovered from his wounds at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek. He was discharged from the U.S. Army in October 1951 from the 3rd Infantry Regiment Honor Guard at Ft. McNair in Washington, D.C. Mr. Nausieda is a local treasure and we are all grateful for his service. View Gallery (6 images)
January 18, 2010 Fred celebrates the extraordinary life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. View Gallery (21 images)
