What’s New

Wednesday November 26, 2008

Visiting the U.S. Capitol - Nov 25, 2008 more
Levin-McCain Statement on Senate Armed Services Committee Report on the Treatment of Detainees in U.S. Custody - Nov 21, 2008 more
Introduction of Auto Industry Emergency Bridge Loan Act - Nov 20, 2008 more
Unemployment Insurance Extension Statement - Nov 20, 2008 more

Photo of Senator Levin in front of trees with beautiful fall foliage.

Sen. Levin enjoys the fall colors during a visit to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail in Negaunee.

Today's Senate Floor Schedule

The Senate will convene on on Monday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. for a period of morning business. The Senate will meet in pro forma sessions on November 26, November 29, December 2 and December 5. For more legislative information, see the In the Senate page.

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InauguraTion

My office has received an unprecedented number of requests for tickets to the Inauguration. I have allocated the small number of tickets that I received, and therefore I am no longer taking new requests. Please keep in mind that general admission to the National Mall for the swearing-in ceremony and the parade will not require tickets.

For up-to-date information about the January 20, 2009, Presidential Inauguration, visit the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website. more

Photo of Senator Levin Speaking at a Podium

Issues in Focus

Our nation’s economy is in crisis, the likes of which we haven’t seen since the 1930s. If we fail to take action, pensions and savings could quickly be decimated by a wrecked stock market, and Americans could suffer with significant job losses and less ability to buy everything from groceries to a new car or house. more

I am a cosponsor of a bill that would provide a much needed unemployment insurance extension. In high unemployment states like Michigan, out-of-work Americans would receive an additional 13 weeks of unemployment insurance. more