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Photo of Representatives Moolenaar & Kildee With the Hekmati Family and Montel Williams

Rep. Moolenaar Calls on Iran to Free Amir Hekmati

April 30, 2015

Today, Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland) joined Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) in calling on Iran to release Amir Hekmati of Flint. Hekmati has been held prisoner by Iran for three and a half years. Moolenaar met with Hekmati's family today on Capitol Hill.

"Amir Hekmati's perseverance during three and a half years in captivity is inspiring. Amir's family misses him dearly and he should be allowed to come home to Michigan and reunite with them. It's time for the Hekmati family to be with their son and brother again. Iran should release Amir immediately," said Moolenaar.

Issues:VeteransForeign AffairsNational Security

Moolenaar Votes to Repeal the Death Tax

April 16, 2015

Press Release

For many in Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District, the American Dream is to build a family farm or business and pass it on to their sons and daughters. Repealing the Death Tax makes it easier for Americans to realize that dream. The Death Tax often forces family farms to sell land and equipment to pay their tax bill. This is unacceptable. Death should never be a taxable event.

Issues:AgricultureTax Reform

Moolenaar Marks 150th Anniversary of President Lincoln's Death

April 15, 2015

Press Release

This week marks the 150th anniversary of the tragic day an assassin’s bullet took President Abraham Lincoln’s life. President Lincoln gave his life – his last full measure of devotion – for our country and he will forever be remembered for his heroic work to preserve our United States of America.

Issues:Education and Opportunity

Moolenaar Named to Budget Conference Committee

April 15, 2015

Press Release

“Members of the House and Senate have worked hard to draft a budget that balances within ten years, keeps the promises made to seniors and does not raise taxes on hardworking Americans. I am thankful for the trust placed in me, and I look forward to continuing to work on a fiscally responsible budget that will boost the slowly growing economy, create jobs and raise wages,” Moolenaar said.

Issues:Health CareEducation and OpportunityJobs and the EconomyBudgetTax Reform

Moolenaar Tours Area Businesses

April 9, 2015

In The News

by Sally York, Argus-Press

Moolenaar Tours Area Businesses

Excerpt: U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar spent the day Wednesday touring some of the larger businesses in Shiawassee County, starting with the award-winning Rugged Liner.

Issues:Jobs and the Economy

House Approves Permanent Fix to Medicare's Sustainable Growth Rate

March 31, 2015

Press Release

“Permanently fixing Medicare's Sustainable Growth Rate provides rural health care access for our district’s over 130,000 Medicare-eligible individuals and gives doctors certainty over the costs of treating patients. The reforms passed in this legislation keep the promises that have been made by Medicare.”

Issues:Health Care

USDA Declares Crop Disaster Designations for 13 Counties

March 25, 2015

Press Release

The United States Department of Agriculture declared crop disaster designations for 13 counties in Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District for multiple disasters that occurred during the 2014 crop year.

Issues:Agriculture

House Approves a Balanced Budget for a Stronger America

March 25, 2015

Press Release

"This budget for a stronger America keeps the promises that have been made to the over 130,000 Medicare-eligible individuals and 169,000 Social Security recipients in Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District. This budget balances within ten years and does not raise taxes on hardworking Michigan taxpayers."

Issues:Budget

A Balanced Budget for a Stronger America

March 20, 2015

Editorial

Ten years is a long time to balance a budget, but it takes a long time to change the trajectory of our debt. From our nation’s founding it took more than 200 years for the government to accumulate $5 trillion in debt. In 2008, the debt was $10 trillion, and today it has skyrocketed to $18 trillion. Divided among 320 million Americans, a child born today inherits $56,250 in debt, or $225,000 for a family of four.

Issues:Jobs and the EconomyBudget

Bath Township Veteran Receives Purple Heart at Capitol

March 18, 2015

In The News

by Tom Thelen, Lansing State Journal

Lansing State Journal: Bath Township Veteran Receives Purple Heart at Capitol

The Bath Township resident was honored for his bravery in service to his country during a ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda.

Issues:Veterans

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