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SWM World War II Vet Honored Wednesday
WSJM AM 1400
November 11, 2009

Benton Harbor soldier receives nine medals for service in WWII
WNDU NBC 16
November 11, 2009

Upton sees difficult road ahead for healthcare reform
WSJM AM 1400
November 10, 2009

Upton responds to House health care vote
WSJM AM 1400
November 8, 2009

Michigan delegation debates health care bill on House floor
Detroit News
November 7, 2009

Upton urges greater sunshine in health care debate
River Country Journal
October 24, 2009

Upton calls for more transparency in health care debate
WSJM AM 1400
October 23, 2009

Committee approves Upton & Markey bill to address crisis in nuclear medicine
River Country Journal
October 22, 2009

WMU to use federal money to help companies go 'green'
Kalamazoo Gazette
October 20, 2009

Funding for WMU to create 'green' jobs
WOOD TV 8
October 19, 2009

WMU gets a million dollars towards going green
WWMT CBS 3
October 19, 2009

WMU awarded money to study green manufacturing
WSJM AM 1400
October 19, 2009

Congress sets aside $1 million for green research
Chicago Tribune
October 19, 2009

Over 700 Thousand Dollars Approved to Dredge St. Joe Harbor
WSJM
October 1, 2009

House gives final approval to Upton effort to boost SW Michigan’s economy
River Country Journal
October 1, 2009

Upton calling on Congress to keep the public informed
WNDU NBC 16
September 29, 2009

Rep. Upton pushes for House rules change
WLKM 95.9
September 25, 2009

Rep. Upton discusses health care
WLKM 95.9
September 25, 2009

Doctors scramble amid medical uranium shortage
FOX NEWS
September 25, 2009

Upton: Committee ignores public's concerns on health care
River Country Journal
September 23, 2009

Healthcare Debate hits Floor of Congress
WKZO AM 590
September 21, 2009

WWII women pilots to get 'long-overdue' honor; Local woman who died while serving as a WWII pilot is among them
Kalamazoo Gazette
September 20, 2009

Treasury Docs: Enviro Taxes Could Reach $400 Billion A Year
CBSNews.com
September 18, 2009

Rep. Upton Calls On Treasury To Disclose Estimate Of Higher Energy Prices
CBSNews.com
September 17, 2009

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton: Oshtemo postal plant likely to stay
Kalamazoo Gazette
September 3, 2009

Upton makes county stops
Sturgis Journal
September 3, 2009

Upton gets patriotic music restored to congressional phone lines
WKZO AM 590
September 2, 2009

Upton says postal facilities are here to stay
Kalamazoo Gazette
August 29, 2009

Congressman Upton vows to fight to keep postal jobs in Oshtemo
WWMT CBS 3
August 28, 2009

Upton tries to stop postal-plant closing
Kalamazoo Gazette
August 28, 2009

Upton joins fight for postal jobs
WWMT CBS 3
August 28, 2009

Upton speaks out on health care reform legislation
WKZO AM 590
August 27, 2009

Congressman Upton speaks on big news stories of the day
WNDU NBC 16
August 25, 2009

Vets get help at home
Herald Palladium
August 20, 2009

SW Michigan cashes in on job training grants
South Bend Tribune
August 20, 2009

Good news for cash for clunkers program
Niles Daily Star
August 14, 2009

Clunkers program to let buyers reserve vehicles
Detroit Free Press
August 14, 2009

LMC to offer wind energy training with new federal funds
WSJM AM 1400
August 13, 2009

Upton announces money earmarked for green jobs in southwest Michigan
WSBT CBS 22
August 13, 2009

Upton says national 'clunker' programaiding employment
Kalamazoo Gazette
August 12, 2009

Upton calls cash for clunkers a success
WWMT CBS 3
August 11, 2009

Clunkers program is rolling along
Detroit News
August 11, 2009

Upton to talk cash for clunkers Tuesday in Bridgeman
WSJM AM 1400
August 11, 2009

Clunkers program back on the road
WKZO AM 590
August 7, 2009

Extra $2 billion for federal 'cash for clunkers' yields hopes for more business by local dealers
Grand Rapids Press
August 6, 2009

Upton secures Eaton funding
WSJM AM 1400
August 3, 2009

Upton happy with House approval
WLKM Classic Hits 95.9
August 3, 2009

Officials concerned about Allied Paper site
WKZO
August 1, 2008

Eaton might score deal
Battle Creek Enquirer
August 1, 2009

U.S. House votes to add more funding to cash for clunkers
WSJM AM-1400
July 31, 2009

Hoekstra, Ehlers, Upton support extra $2 billion funding for Cash for Clunkers
Grand Rapids Press
July 31, 2009

Cash For Clunker Day to Day
WKZO News
7/31/2009

`Cash for clunkers' restart urged
Kalamazoo Gazette
7/31/2009

Upton looks for more ‘clunkers’ cash
Niles Daily Star
7/31/2009

Cash-for-clunkers program may be suspended
Detroit Free Press
7/30/2009

Upton weighs in on health care
Niles Daily Star
July 30, 2009

Southwest Michigan Republican At Center Of Health Care Debate
WOOD News Radio 1300
July 30, 2009

Upton says GOP left out of healthcare debate
WSJM AM 1400
July 27, 2009

House spending bill includes job training money for Benton Harbor
WSJM AM 1400
July 27, 2009

Bill includes $250,000 for BH job training
Herald Palladium
July 25, 2009

St. Joseph vet gets Bronze Star for action in Vietnam 42 years ago
Herald Palladium
July 25, 2009

D.C. trip reassures business leaders
South Bend Tribune
July 25, 2009

St. Joseph man awarded Bronze Star
WSJM AM 1400
July 23, 2009

Energy and water funds to come to area
WLKM
July 20, 2009

Health care bill prompts skepticism in West Michigan’s congressmen
Grand Rapids Press
July 18, 2009

Dredging money assured in 2010
The Herald palladium
July 18, 2009

House approves energy and water spending bill
WSJM AM 1400
July 17, 2009

Upton Amendment Blocked
WLKM Radio
July 16, 2009

Upton: How 'Bout Some Actual Data?
NewsRadio WOOD-1300
July 15, 2009

Upton comments in special POLITICO section on “cap and trade”
River Country Journal
July 14, 2009

Protect working families
POLITICO
July 13th, 2009

To the Point
WOOD-TV 8
July 12, 2009

Harbor Shores plans events to mark opening
WSJM-AM 1400
July 10, 2009

GM bankruptcy nearly done
WKZO-AM 590
July 7, 2009

Cap-and-trade needs to fade, says Michigan's Upton
South Bend Tribune
July 3, 2009

Upton discusses jobs, energy and 'cash'
Niles Daily Star
July 3, 2009

Upton says he fears bill could hurt jobs
Kalamazoo Gazette
July 1, 2009

Upton tackles energy rate increases
Niles Daily Star
June 30, 2009

Kalamazoo-B.C. International Airport terminal under way
Battle Creek Enquirer
June 30, 2009

Fed money moves airport project forward
WOOD-TV News 8
June 29, 2009

Michigan lawmakers want lower fees for auto supplier program
Detroit News
June 19, 2009

Cash for Clunkers on its way to approval
WSJM AM 1400
June 19, 2009

Upton backs energy plan allowing for more nuclear plants
WSJM AM 1400
June 15, 2009

Upton hails House passage of Cash for Clunkers
South Bend Tribune
June 10, 2009

Cash for Clunkers Bill Approved in the U.S. House
WSJM AM 1400
June 9, 2009

Upton, other lawmakers want EPA to look into BP refinery
Herald Palladium
June 5, 2009

Training center would boost food safety, jobs
South Bend Tribune
June 8, 2009

Michigan Reps. seek answers on GM closures
Detroit News
June 6, 2009

Rep. Upton comments on BP's alleged pollution
WLKM
June 5, 2009

Lawmakers ask EPA for answers on BP plant
WSJM AM 1400
June 4, 2009

Rep. Upton wants to review BP refinery amid allegations of illegal dumping
WNDU NBC 16
June 4, 2009

Upton touts `Cash for Clunkers' bill
Kalamazoo Gazette
Thursday, May 28, 2009

Upton: "Clunker" bill no lemon
Herald Palladium
May 27, 2009

Upton pushes "Cash for Clunkers"
Niles Daily Star
May 27, 2009

Upton touts "Cash for clunkers" auto bill
South Bend Tribune
May 27, 2009

Rep. Upton Promotes Cash for Clunkers
WLKM
May 27, 2009

GOP energy summit in Indianapolis today
Indianapolis Business Journal
May 27, 2009

House may vote on clunkers bill next week
WKZO AM 590
May 27, 2009

Buy a new car, and you may get money back
WNDU NBC 16
May 26, 2009

Congressman talks about cash for clunkers
WWMT CBS 3
May 26, 2009

Upton visits SW Michigan
WSJM AM 1400
May 26, 2009

Cash-for-clunkers added to climate bill
Detroit Free Press
May 19, 2009

Democrats Reject Pollution Parity With China, India
Bloomberg News
May 19, 2009

GOP looks to expand renewables mix, stress economy during climate bill fight
New York Times
May 19, 2009

Upton still confident on cash for clunkers bill
WSJM AM 1400
May 15, 2009

Republicans push changes to US climate bill
Washington Post
May 13, 2009

'Cash for guzzlers' compromise praised
Detroit News
May 6, 2009

House strikes cash for clunkers bill deal
WSJM AM 1400
May 5, 2009

Rep. Upton highlights KVCC wind program
WLKM 95.9
April 24, 2009

House Panel Begins Debate Over Climate Change Bill
Washington Post
April 22, 2009

Congress Takes Up Huge Climate Bill
Christian Broadcast Network
April 22, 2009

"Jobs" the Word at Warming Hearing
Chicago Tribune
April 22, 2009

Energy Debate Continues on Earth Day
Talk Radio News Service
April 22, 2009

Rep. Upton secures funds for Kazoo
WLKM 95.9
April 16, 2009

Upton announces effort to train more nurses
WKZO AM 590
April 16, 2009

Wayne State plans nurse-practitioner training program at Gull Road facility
Kalamazoo Gazette
April 16, 2009

Rep. Upton explains legislation that would boost auto industry
WNDU NBC 16
April 15, 2008

Cash for clunkers heads through Congress
WWMT CBS 3
April 3, 2008

Upton promotes auto trade-in incentives
WSJM AM 1400
April 3, 2009

Upton pitches "clunker" bill to Obama
WKZO AM 590
April 3, 2009

Upton and Donnelly sponsoring new bill to stimulate auto industry
WNDU NBC 16
April 2, 2009

Upton on Obama's auto plan
WSJM AM 1400
March 31, 2009

Upton supports 'cash for clunkers' bill to get old cars off the road, consumers back into dealers
Niles Daily Star
March 31, 2009

Reactions to Obama's decision on GM, Chrysler
Detroit News
March 31, 2009

Mixed Support For 'Cash For Clunkers' Bill In Congress
Wall Street Journal
March 30, 2009

Upton addresses area manufacturers
Niles Daily Star
March 28, 2009

Officials: Dredging of St. Joseph Harbor essential to economy
WSBT CBS 22
March 27, 2009

Upton announces new Benton Harbor dredging
WSJM
March 27, 2009

Upton Advocates Again for Line-Item Veto
WKZO AM 590
March 24, 2008

Upton honors Benton Harbor Lady Tigers
WSJM AM 1400
March 23, 2009

Upton calls for restoration of the line item veto
WSJM AM 1400
March 18, 2009

Upton echoes sentiments to keep auto industry afloat
WKZO AM 590
March 17, 2008

Feds give region $381,000 for job training
The Herald Palladium
March 14, 2009

Upton announces funding for Benton Harbor area job training
WSJM
March 13, 2009

Federal funds for job training bringing hope to Berrien County
WSBT CBS 22
March 13, 2009

Upton: Turning away from Yucca Mountain a mistake
The Herald palladium
March 7, 2009

Time waits for no one
WKZO AM 590
March 7, 2009

Upton: Renewed effort to target DXM
WKZO AM-590
March 5, 2009

Bipartisan bill to ban bulk sale of DXM will save kids' lives
Dowagiac Daily News
March 4, 2009

Upton: 'It's time to get to work' as Americans
Dowagiac Daily News
February 25, 2009

Residency for Ibrahim Parlak pushed again by Levin, Upton
Kalamazoo Gazette
February 11, 2009

Upton introduces bill to keep Parlak in the US
WSJM
February 10, 2009

Upton looks for bipartisan plan
Niles Daily Star
February 10, 2009

Upton sponsors raise freeze
Niles Daily Star
February 6, 2009

Upton backing taxbreak for business
Kalamazoo Gazette
February 6, 2009

Expanding health care for children
Dowagiac Daily News
February 5, 2009

Upton calls for more bipartisanship with stimulus
WSJM
January 28, 2009

Representatives react to stimulus package
WWMT-3
January 28, 2009

Michigan reaction to stimulus vote
MLive.com
January 28, 2009

House denies DTV delay
WSJM
January 28, 2009

Upton, Republicans meet Obama for Stimulus Discussion
WKZO
January 27, 2009

Upton takes tours
Niles Daily Star
January 24, 2009

Upton visits Niles company to showcase its success
WNDU - 16
January 23, 2009

Upton visits Niles company – Talks stimulus plan
WSJM
January 23, 2009

Rep. Fred Upton's stance on bailout reflects his disapproval of money's use
Kalamazoo Gazette
January 23, 2009

Michigan to Obama: Help now
Kalamazoo Gazette
January 23, 2009

Inauguration attracts Michiganders
WKZO
January 20, 2009

Upton proposes vehicle purchase tax credits
WSJM
January 16, 2009

Upton calls for bailout accountability
WKZO
January 14, 2009

Upton: New Congress Preparing to Address Economic Recovery Plan
WSJM
January 8, 2008

Car aid status irks Upton, Donnelly
South Bend Tribune
December 19, 2008

Congressman Fred Upton encouraged by move to embrace bipartisanship in upcoming Obama administration
Kalamazoo Gazette
December 19, 2008

Upton: Auto bailout a necessity
Kalamazoo Gazette
December 18, 2008

Upton warns that auto industry failure is 'last domino' on jobs
South Bend Tribune
December 17, 2008

Upton says bankruptcy isn't an option for Detroit carmakers
The Herald Palladium
December 17, 2008

Upton to Bush: Give Big Three Wall Street Money Now
WKZO
December 12, 2008

Upton Urges Using TARP Funds for Automakers
WSBT 22
December 12, 2008

Auto Rescue Clears One Hurdle, Headed for Another
WKZO
December 11, 2008

Upton Applauds Auto Bailout Passage
WSJM
December 10, 2008

Auto Bailout Passes House, On to Senate
WNDU 16
December 10, 2008

Upton works to force action on auto industry bailout
Kalamazoo Gazette
December 6, 2008

Upton Calls on Congress to Back TARP Funds
WSJM
December 5, 2008

West Michigan lawmakers back aid for auto industry
Grand Rapids Press
November 13, 2008

White House is open to Big 3 aid
Detroit News
November 11, 2008

Obama Asks Bush to Back Rescue of Automakers
Washington Post
November 11, 2008

Congress to look at automotive bailout
WWMT
November 11, 2008

Michigan Delegation Urges Immediate Action on Auto Industry
WDIV
November 10, 2008

VBISD-LMC partnership will provide paths into energy-related careers
The Courier-Leader
October 27, 2008

HUD awards SW Michigan grant to prevent discrimination
WNDU NBC 16
October 26, 2008

WMU Saves Money and Energy
WSJM
October 23, 2008

Our Opinion - Cass jumping the digital divide
South Bend Tribune
October 22, 2008

Ameriwood Industries in Dowagiac re-opens its doors
WNDU
October 21, 2008

Rep. Upton hails new high school training program putting students on path for high-paying nuke jobs
Dowagiac Daily News
October 21, 2008

Curious Kids Museum in New Hands
WSJM
October 20, 2008

Program prepares students for careers in nuclear science
WOOD-TV
October 20, 2008

New nuclear training program
WWMT
October 20, 2008

Upton Announces Funding For Eaton Truck Group
WSJM, Michigan
October 17, 2008

Upton Suggests Further Economic Action
WKZO News
October 14, 2008

Eaton Corp. developing efficiency, safety systems for military vehicles
Kalamazoo Gazette
October 14, 2008

Funding announced for broadband in 2009
Dowagiac Daily News
October 14, 2008

Internet access for rural communities
WWMT
October 13, 2008

Upton announcing major funding for broadband
Dowagiac Daily News
October 13, 2008

High Speed Internet Comes To Rural Michigan
WSJM
October 13, 2008

Upton pleased with relief for Main Street families as House passes package
Dowagiac Daily News
October 6, 2008

Upton praises auto loan bill
WSJM
September 25, 2008

Lawmakers cheer $25B deal for auto industry
Detroit Free Press
September 24, 2008

House passes $25B in auto loans
Detroit News
September 24, 2008

US lawmakers confident $25 billion auto loans will pass
Reuters
September 24, 2008

Auto industry to get $25 billion in federal loans
AP
September 24, 2008

Congress Passes Great Lakes Compact
WSJM
September 23, 2008

Upton calls for broad energy reforms – more refineries
WSJM
September 19, 2008

Upton: Democratic energy plan will increase electricity rates, cost jobs
Dowagiac Daily News
September 18, 2008

House poised to triple Great Lakes funding
Dowagiac Daily News
September 18, 2008

Lawmakers push promised Big Three aid
WKZO
September 17, 2008

Upton calls for auto industry loan program approval
WSJM
September 17, 2008

Upton welcomes new flight service
Dowagiac Daily
September 10, 2008

Upton: KVCC-WMU's 'bold partnership' will generate clean wind power, create jobs
Niles Star
August 28, 2008

The answer is blowing in the wind
WKZO
August 28, 2008

Upton raises awareness about digital TV switch at Portage event
Kalamazoo Gazette
August 21, 2008

Upton presents service medal to Decatur veteran
WSJM
August 21, 2008

Michigan leaders hope public is ready for digital television switch
WNDU
August 20, 2008

Upton wants Congress to Reconvene
WOOD-TV 8
August 11, 2008

Upton visits Kalamazoo to get Congress’ attention
WSJM
August 11, 2008

Upton continues drilling push
WSJM
August 8, 2008

Clean energy grant is good for WMU
Kalamazoo Gazette
August 8, 2008

Upton unveils new energy bill and WMU funding
WMU News
August 7, 2008

Congressman Fred Upton urges expansion of nuclear, wind, and oil capacities
Kalamazoo Gazette
August 7, 2008

Upton backs call for Congress to reconvene, tackle unfinished business to lower energy prices
Dowagiac Daily
August 4, 2008

Upton: Move on energy policy soon
WKZO
July 29, 2008

Upton takes part in energy debate in New Orleans
WSJM
July 28, 2008

House readies action on Great Lakes Compact
Dowagiac Daily News
July 25, 2008

Full of Energy
Sturgis Journal
July 22, 2008

Upton tapped for energy debates
WKZO
July 21, 2008

Upton to argue GOP side in energy debate
WSJM
July 21, 2008

Upton tapped for energy debate in New Orleans
Dowagiac Daily News
July 21, 2008

Upton urges oil supply increase
WKZO
July 18, 2008

Area farms hit by storms may get disaster aid
Kalamazoo Gazette
July 18, 2008

Upton supports veto override to preserve health care for seniors, veterans
Dowagiac Daily News
July 17, 2008

Upton reiterates call to increase domestic oil drilling
WSJM
July 15, 2008

Congressman Upton promoting public transit
Dowagiac Daily News
July 14, 2008

Upton backs St. Joe in Lighthouse bid
WSJM
July 7, 2008

Rep. Fred Upton helps St. Joseph in bid to take over iconic lighthouse
WNDU-16
July 3, 2008

Upton announces nuclear energy initiatives
Niles Daily Star
July 1, 2008

Police departments strained by gas prices
WNDU-16
July 1, 2008

More nukes in the neighborhood
WKZO
July 1, 2008

Upton looks toward new jobs in ‘nuclear renaissance’
The Herald Palladium
July 1, 2008

Why won’t we unlock oil shale in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah?
Dowagiac Daily News
June 30, 2008

Upton garners more cash for St. Joe Harbor dredging
The Herald Palladium
June 26, 2008

ANWR a hot issue far from frozen north
South Bend Tribune
June 22, 2008

Upton echoes President’s call for American-made energy
Dowagiac Daily News
June 19, 2008

Upton backs more off-shore oil exploration
WSJM
June 19, 2008

House passes bill to expand childhood cancer research
Dowagiac Daily News
June 18, 2008

Breaking ground for new building
Allegan County News
June 18, 2008

Amtrak funding good news for state and nation
Kalamazoo Gazette
June 16, 2008

House passes jobless benefits targeted at Michigan
WSJM
June 13, 2008

Upton praises Amtrak funding bill
WSJM
June 13, 2008

U.S. House extends benefits for jobless
Detroit News
June 13, 2008

Upton cheers step toward new Nevada nuclear waste dump
Herald Palladium
June 4, 2008

Upton applauds Energy Department's Yucca Mountain decision
WSJM
June 4, 2008

Upton seeks to boost domestic exploration
Dowagiac Daily News
May 14, 2008

Upton looks for lower gas prices
Niles Daily Star
May 13, 2008

Dredging could begin next week
The Herald Palladium
May 13, 2008

Rep. Fred Upton and State Rep. John Proos talk gas prices
WSBT 22
May 12, 2008

Lawmakers visit logistics firm to talk gas price legislation
WSJM
May 12, 2008

Upton welcomes WWII vets to DC
WSJM
May 8, 2008

Upton's quick alert proposal rates support
South Bend Tribune - Editorial
May 8, 2008

Fred Upton hosts import/export seminar in Stevensville
WNDU-16
April 28, 2008

Domestic oil resources hold key to reining in high cost of gas
The Herald Palladium
April 27, 2008

Upton hails ‘transformation of economic landscape’
Niles Daily Star
April 23, 2008

Measure seeks to expand quick alerts for schools
South Bend Tribune
April 22, 2008

   
Congressman Fred Upton Michigan Sixth District