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House backs GOP bill to block EPA rule on tailpipe pollution; slams plan as electric-vehicle mandate
Read full article: House backs GOP bill to block EPA rule on tailpipe pollution; slams plan as electric-vehicle mandateHouse Republicans have approved a bill to block strict new tailpipe pollution limits proposed by the Biden administration, calling the plan a back-door mandate for electric vehicles.
What the Jan. 6 final investigation report says about Michigan
Read full article: What the Jan. 6 final investigation report says about MichiganMichigan was the third most mentioned state in the almost 850-page investigation report that revealed new information about the Trump campaign’s fight to overturn the election, and the lengths it went to undermine the voters of Michigan.
Flashpoint Interview: US reps for Michigan talk changing districts, midterms
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: US reps for Michigan talk changing districts, midtermsMichigan is looking at what will likely be a dramatic set of midterm elections this year after the state’s political maps were redrawn.
Where Michigan’s Congressional Delegation stands on independent commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection
Read full article: Where Michigan’s Congressional Delegation stands on independent commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrectionThe U.S. National Guard’s deployment in Washington, D.C. comes to an end Monday.
Congressman says rule that led VA to deny COVID vaccine to veteran will be fixed
Read full article: Congressman says rule that led VA to deny COVID vaccine to veteran will be fixedANN ARBOR, Mich. – Don Schimmel, 93, is a Navy World War II veteran who is trying to get a coronavirus vaccine. The VA in Ann Arbor said that he makes too much money to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. READ: VA in Ann Arbor says veteran makes too much money to receive COVID-19 vaccine“You are rejected, over the income limit to receive medical treatment through the Department of Veterans Affairs,” the rejection letter stated. Rep. Tim Walberg said that Congress should have seen that COVID shots were included in rules they gave the VA when it came to healthcare. AdWalberg said he saw Local 4′s report and reached out to the Ann Arbor VA.“That’s how I became aware of it and talked to the Ann Arbor VA this morning,” he said.
Michigan members of Congress want briefing on National Guard deployments to DC
Read full article: Michigan members of Congress want briefing on National Guard deployments to DCA group of Michigan members of Congress are seeking an intelligence briefing on the redeployment of the Michigan National Guard to Washington, D.C. It has come to our attention that 1,000 members of the Michigan National Guard will be returning to Washington, D.C. to assist with ongoing security efforts at the U.S. Capitol. It is also our understanding that this new assignment will require the Guard members to be in our nation's capital until mid-March. It is critical that there remains due justification to send members of Michigan's National Guard back to Washington, D.C. AdRelated: Michigan National Guard deploys additional troops to assist state with COVID-19 response
Michigan Democrats call on Republican lawmakers who objected to election results to resign
Read full article: Michigan Democrats call on Republican lawmakers who objected to election results to resignDETROIT – On Tuesday, the Michigan Democratic Party announced it wants the three Republican representatives from Michigan who objected to the election results to resign. Republicans Lisa McClain, Tim Walberg and Jack Bergman all objected last Wednesday after rioters stormed the US Capitol. The call Tuesday for those resignations also comes as there is growing pressure in Washington and Lansing for lawmakers to be held accountable for furthering false election claims. “Walberg, McClain and Bergman’s actions have been nothing short of an attack on our democracy, a betrayal of those who they represent,” wrote MDP Party Chair Lavora Barnes. The next big thing we will be watching is how these members vote on impeachment Wednesday morning.
‘They didn’t care if they hurt people’ -- Michigan lawmakers react to deadly DC riots
Read full article: ‘They didn’t care if they hurt people’ -- Michigan lawmakers react to deadly DC riotsDETROIT – Michigan members of Congress shared details of the violent and deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building Wednesday. READ: Michigan lawmakers respond to deadly siege on US Capitol BuildingMembers of Congress continue to reel from the insurrection on Capitol Hill as stories of fear, chaos and bravery have come out. Bill Huizenga was one of them trying to take benches to try and secure the chamber,” said Rep. Debbie Dingell. “I started seeing clips and began to realize that there were mobs that didn’t care if they hurt people or damaged people,” Dingell recalled. Michigan officials are calling for the removal of Maddock and any representative who participated in the violence.
House Democrats prepared to defend Michigan election results in Congress
Read full article: House Democrats prepared to defend Michigan election results in CongressLANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s house Democrats said they plan to defend Michigan’s election results if there is an objection Wednesday in Congress. President-Elect Joe Biden, who won the Electoral College 306-232, is set to be inaugurated Jan. 20. WATCH: Congress holds Electoral College confirmation vote for BidenThe process is ceremonial and is typically a smooth and easy process. Some members of congress who may object were on the ballot in the same election,” said Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee. “As they continue to sow doubt in Michigan’s election results when it comes to the presidential election, they have no issue taking their own oath of office a few days ago.
Florida's Sen. Scott has coronavirus, 'very mild symptoms'
Read full article: Florida's Sen. Scott has coronavirus, 'very mild symptoms'Scott, 67, has been quarantining at home all week after coming into contact in Florida on Nov. 13 with someone who subsequently tested positive. Scott, a Republican, said he was “feeling good” despite the mild symptoms and would be working at his home in Naples. “I want to remind everyone to be careful and do the right things to protect yourselves and others,” Scott said in a statement. House members could be regularly tested in the Capitol starting this week, but there is still no testing protocol for senators. The absence Scott and Grassley on Tuesday helped Democrats block the nomination of Judy Shelton, Trump’s controversial pick for the Federal Reserve.
US House to offer regular virus testing for members, staff
Read full article: US House to offer regular virus testing for members, staffScott Applewhite)After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states. The tests, which have a six- to 12-hour turnaround, represent the first regular testing program in the Capitol since the beginning of the pandemic. While Monahan’s letter is addressed to all members of Congress and staff, it says the House of Representatives will be offering the regular daily testing hours for those who have traveled back to Washington. The office has already been providing tests to members and staff from both sides of the Capitol who were directly exposed to the virus. To keep members safe, House Democrats are holding their caucus elections this week virtually.
The Latest: Iowa's governor orders statewide mask mandate
Read full article: The Latest: Iowa's governor orders statewide mask mandateKim Reynolds has dropped her opposition to a statewide mandate for mask use to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The mandate applies only when people are within six feet of others for 15 minutes and they aren’t members of their households. ______NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson has begun a new late-stage trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine, this time on a two-dose regimen. Gavin Newsom said he was pulling the “emergency brake” Monday on the state’s efforts to reopen its economy as coronavirus cases surge more dramatically than during a summer spike. ___BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday the number of new coronavirus cases is flattening following two weeks of new restrictions, but it’s too early to tell whether more will be necessary.
General Election results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: General Election results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 on Nov. 3, 2020The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House District 7 here. r10883 U.S. House District 7 - Michigan Candidate Votes % *Incumbent 0% of Precincts Reporting (0 / 0)Find more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
Michigan Congressman announces nearly $2 million in funding for local health centers amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Michigan Congressman announces nearly $2 million in funding for local health centers amid coronavirus pandemicJACKSON, Mich. – Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg announced nearly $2 million in federal grants for two health centers in Michigan’s 7th district on Wednesday. To aid their response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Center for Family Health in Jackson County will receive $1,039,385 and the Family Medical Center of Michigan in Lenawee and Monroe Counties will receive $839,300 among them, officials said. Related: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s where we stand today“The Coronavirus has placed an enormous strain on every facet of our health care system,” said Walberg. “Community health centers are on the front lines of providing patient-centered care, especially during a public health emergency. This additional funding comes at a critical time, and I will continue my efforts to ensure Michigan’s health care workers and providers have the necessary resources to combat the Coronavirus.”The federal grants were authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, officials said.