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July 12, 2019
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“These rural development grants will help Beaverton build the infrastructure it needs to grow and I will continue to work in Congress to support funding that benefits hardworking Michigan residents. Congratulations to the leadership of Beaverton on successfully applying for this funding and securing it for their community.”
July 10, 2019
Press Release
The contest is open to all K-12 students in the Fourth District. Students can compete individually or in teams of up to four people. The winning individual or team from the Fourth District will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol. They will also have the option to attend an event in Washington D.C. where they will showcase their app alongside other winning students from across the United States.
July 2, 2019
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"MBS helps connect Michigan residents with destinations across the country. This new funding will help the airport continue its outstanding service for the residents of mid and northern Michigan who enjoy flying out of an airport that serves our region."
June 27, 2019
Press Release
Today, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation to provide emergency funding to meet the needs of the crisis on the country's southern border. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 305 to 102. Yesterday, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 84 to 8. The bill now goes to President Trump for his signature.
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June 13, 2019
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“This common-sense legislation will make it easier for trucking companies in Michigan and across the country to comply with the law as they move trucks across state lines to be rented or sold. I am proud to meet with so many constituents and to work on behalf of hardworking Americans.”
June 11, 2019
Press Release
“Lake State Railway has established itself as a national leader in the railroad industry. As our country’s strong economy grows, this grant will help Lake State provide more services to the residents of mid and northern Michigan. I will continue to support infrastructure funding like this, which will help Michigan businesses connect with customers across the country and around the world,” said Congressman Moolenaar.
June 5, 2019
Editorial
by Congressman John Moolenaar
This past month has been tremendous for the Great Lakes. There were developments on three different fronts: funding for constructing a new lock at the Soo Locks, funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and a new plan to prevent Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan through the waterways near Chicago.
May 20, 2019
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This legislation is a common-sense solution that allows the federal law enforcement officers to purchase and keep the firearm they have been training with and maintaining for years. I am proud to have the support of my Democratic colleague Henry Cuellar from Texas, as well as the support of the National Border Patrol Council, which represents the men and women who work hard to keep our country safe.
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May 17, 2019
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“I have been working together with my colleagues from Michigan and we have built a strong bipartisan coalition of support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative including Republicans, Democrats and President Trump. That is reflected in this new legislation which has full funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative."
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May 16, 2019
Press Release
“Construction of a new lock at the Soo Locks is funded in legislation for the first time in decades. This will create jobs and help shipping on the Great Lakes. I worked hard on the Appropriations Committee to make sure Soo Locks funding was included in the legislation and will continue to advocate for it as it moves forward."
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July 10, 2019
In The News
“MBS helps connect Michigan residents with destinations across the country,” Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Appropriations Committee which funds federal grant programs, said in a statement. “This new funding will help the airport continue its outstanding service for the residents of mid and northern Michigan who enjoy flying out of an airport that serves our region.”
June 27, 2019
In The News
"This is outstanding news for Beaverton and Gladwin County," said Congressman John Moolenaar. "This new development will create more than 200 jobs and it is a direct result of the Opportunity Zones in tax reform, which I supported in 2017. Tax reform has spurred developments including today's, as businesses across mid and northern Michigan build new facilities and create more good-paying jobs.
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June 26, 2019
In The News
"Congressman John Moolenaar has advocated for rural development funding as part of his work on the House Appropriations Committee."
May 22, 2019
In The News
"This is the first time in decades that construction of a new lock has been funded in legislation. This funding is the next step in building the lock, which helps shipping on the Great Lakes and creates jobs. I know the Army Corps is already looking for people to work on this project and I will continue to fight for this funding as it moves forward in Congress.”
May 21, 2019
In The News
“This is the first time in decades that construction of a new lock has been funded in legislation," said Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Midland, who sits on the committee and voted in favor of the bill. "This funding is the next step in building the lock, which helps shipping on the Great Lakes and creates jobs.”
May 13, 2019
In The News
Desert Storm veteran Robert Lutz and World War II veteran Mario Scussel were honored Monday by Congressman John Moolenaar.
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May 13, 2019
In The News
"His legacy will live on at the post office," said Rep. John Moolenaar, who talked about what an amazing man Asch was. "He never waivered and he dedicated his life to making the world a better place."
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May 13, 2019
In The News
“Any time we can honor our veterans and assist them, whether it’s healthcare or job opportunities, we want to do that. They’ve served our country and we want to serve them,” Moolenaar said.
May 13, 2019
In The News
David Asch, Col. Asch's eldest son said, "It's hard to put the words together to express the feeling because there's so many memories I have of my father. This is probably the highest award that I've seen or know of that he's received."
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March 25, 2019
In The News
“So now we’re seeing more progress in the last year than we’ve seen in the 30 years,‘ he said during an interview Friday at the Cadillac News office. “And so it’s very exciting because this will create jobs in Northern Michigan.‘
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April 6, 2017
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Congressman John Moolenaar honors the Michigan farming community for its efforts to assist the hurting communities in America's heartland that have affected by wildfires there.
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February 11, 2016
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Today, Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy about the agency’s failures in the Flint water crisis.
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February 10, 2016
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Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) speaks on the House floor about H.R. 4470, the Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act of 2016.
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