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‘Targeted for Assassination’: Rep. Moolenaar Recounts Baseball Shooting

June 16, 2017

by Elisabeth Waldon, the Greenville Daily News

‘Targeted for Assassination’: Rep. Moolenaar Recounts Baseball Shooting

Moolenaar, the Republican representative for Michigan's 4th District, is a designated hitter who is typically assigned to the outfield. Wednesday's practice began at 6:15 a.m. with batting practice behind the plate and then off to the batting cages for machine pitches. Moolenaar was in the batting cage when he heard the first gunshot.

Issues:National Security

Virginia Shooting Turned 'From Massacre to Shootout,' says U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar

June 15, 2017

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by Isis Simpson-Mersha, MLive.com

Virginia Shooting Turned 'From Massacre to Shootout,' says U.S. Rep. John Moole…

Moolenaar asked for prayers for all those injured in the shooting: Congressman Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, the House majority whip; Matt Mika and Zach Barth and Capitol Police officers Crystal Griner and David Bailey.

Issues:National Security

Moolenaar Gives Credit to Police Officers

June 15, 2017

In The News

by John Kennett, Midland Daily News

Moolenaar Gives Credit to Police Officers

"When they returned fire, the situation changed from a massacre to a shootout," Moolenaar said on a media call Thursday. "I'm very grateful for the courage of the law enforcement officials who returned fire and subdued the attacker. I want to compliment (Majority Whip Steve) Scalise's security detail as well as U.S. Capitol Police and the Alexandria police for their help in this senseless act of violence."

Issues:National Security

Moolenaar Votes for VA Accountability Legislation

June 13, 2017

Press Release

This legislation is an important part of holding the VA accountable for the care of our veterans. While the majority of VA employees are hardworking, it is vital that we streamline the process for removing those who have failed our veterans. This legislation will help ensure the VA has the best people providing our veterans with the care they earned for serving our country.

Issues:AccountabilityVeterans

Moolenaar Votes To Rein in Washington Bureaucrats

June 8, 2017

Press Release

The Financial Choice Act benefits everyday Americans by reining in Washington bureaucrats and freeing up money to invest in hometown projects. Wall Street banks that benefited during the Obama Administration oppose today’s bill because they enjoy advantages the status quo provides them over Michigan community banks and credit unions.

Issues:Jobs and the Economy

Moolenaar Co-Sponsors Soo Locks Legislation

June 7, 2017

Press Release

The Soo Locks are vital to our country. We need to improve the 50-year old infrastructure and build a new lock to grow the economy and protect good-paying jobs for hardworking Michigan residents.

Issues:Great LakesJobs and the EconomyTransportation & Infrastructure

Moolenaar Votes to Hire More Veterans and Law Enforcement Officers

June 7, 2017

Press Release

This legislation will make it easier for our veterans and law enforcement officers to pursue job opportunities and continue to serve our country. As a public servant, ensuring our national security is my top priority. Customs and Border Patrol needs to hire more agents to keep our country safe and this legislation will help do that.

Issues:AccountabilityVeteransJobs and the EconomyNational Security

It’s Time for a New Soo Lock

May 26, 2017

Editorial

In Congress, there is bipartisan support for new investment in our country’s infrastructure, but all of those projects will need the iron ore that goes through the Soo Locks and the American steel that comes from it. Funding a new Soo lock is a necessary down payment to ensure these projects happen.

Issues:Great LakesJobs and the EconomyTransportation & Infrastructure

House Passes Legislation to Protect Children

May 25, 2017

Press Release

The legislation passed this week will protect Michigan children and their families. It gives more resources to parents and law enforcement and it strengthens penalties against criminals.

Issues:Education and Opportunity

Moolenaar Votes to Help Veterans

May 23, 2017

Press Release

Today's legislation is one way our country can repay our veterans for their service and sacrifice. By expediting appeals at the VA and making it easier to receive care at home, today’s legislation will help meet the needs of Michigan veterans and their families.

Issues:Veterans

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