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HOMEPAGE > NEWSROOM 2007

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Press Releases 2008, 2007


Picture of Fred with President George W. Bush on Airforce One

 December 21, 2007 - Upton Highlights the Holidays as Time for Veterans and their Families to Take Advantage of Veterans History Project

 December 19, 2007 - Upton Measure to Upgrade Energy Efficiency Standards for All Light Bulbs Now Law

 December 19, 2007 - House Approves Consumer Safety Package with Upton Recall Measure that will Save Kids’ Lives

 December 18, 2007 - ‘Tis the Season for Protecting our Kids

 December 18, 2007 - House Approves Upton’s $803,000 to Dredge SJ Harbor

 December 18, 2007 - House Approves Upton’s $22.5 Million for K’zoo-Battle Creek Airport Expansion

 December 8, 2007 - Upton Named to Prominent Energy Post, Replaces Former House Speaker as Head of Panel

 December 6, 2007 - Upton Public Schedule for Friday, December 7th

 December 6, 2007 - In Observance of Pearl Harbor Anniv., Upton to Present Long Overdue Medals to Kalamazoo WWII Veteran Tomorrow

 December 5, 2007 - Upton Advocates Easing of Cross Ownership Rules

 November 21, 2007 - Upton Announces Over $600,000 to Help 125 Needy Students Pursue Higher Learning

 November 19, 2007 - Upton Public Schedule for Tuesday, November 20th

 November 19, 2007 - Upton to Present Purple Heart to Kalamazoo WWII Veteran Tomorrow

 November 15, 2007 - Upton Reaffirms Support for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention, Treatment and Cure

 November 14, 2007 - Upton Applauds House Approval of Bill to Promote Internet Safety, Protect Kids from Online Predators

 November 13, 2007 - Upton Hails House Passage of Resolution Ensuring Lung Cancer is a National Health Priority

 November 9, 2007 - Upton Veterans Day Events

 November 9, 2007 - Upton Delivers $1.6 Million for WMU to Research Safety on Military 4x4 Trucks

 November 8, 2007 - Upton Delivers $2 Million for Eaton to Develop Hybrid Technologies for Army Vehicles

 November 2, 2007 - Upton Reminds Folks to “Fall Back” this Weekend

 November 1, 2007 - Although Breast Cancer Awareness Month Has Ended, Upton Urges Continued Diligence in Fighting the Disease

 October 31, 2007 - Upton Further Comments on Digital Transition

 October 30, 2007 - At the 11th Hour, House Passes 7-Year Internet Tax Ban

 October 18, 2007 - Upton Statement on Harbor Shores

 October 17, 2007 - Upton Praises Digital Transition Consumer Education Efforts

 October 17, 2007 - Rather than Pass Permanent Internet Tax Ban, Pelosi Pushes 4-Year Extension

 October 15, 2007 - House Passes Upton Cough Syrup Bill

 October 10, 2007 - Upton Comments on Broadband Census of America Act & E911

 October 4, 2007 - Upton Fights Impending Taxes on Internet

 October 2, 2007 - Upton Favors Continued Deregulation

 September 27, 2007 - Committee Approves Upton’s “Cough Syrup” Bill to Save Kids’ Lives

 September 26, 2007 - Upton Announces over $3 Million for Kalamazoo Students

 September 26, 2007 - Upton Helps Deliver over $800,000 for Benton Harbor Students

 September 19, 2007 - Upton Urges Michigan’s Families to be Prepared for Times of Disaster

 September 19, 2007 - Upton Comments on Status of 911 Service

 September 13, 2007 - Upton Announces Nearly $750,000 to Improve Emergency Communications in Kalamazoo Twp

 September 7, 2007 - Upton Announces $7,900 COPS Grant to Enhance School Safety in Kalamazoo Twp.

 September 7, 2007 - Upton Announces $24,000 COPS Grant to Enhance School Safety in Dowagiac

 August 23, 2007 - HALLELUJAH, BP DUMPING PLAN

 August 15, 2007 - Upton to BP: “Clean Up Your Act”

 August 10, 2007 - Upton Calls for Dialogue, Urges BP to Find Responsible Alternative to Dumping in Lake Michigan

 August 8, 2007 - Upton to Highlight Hybrid Technologies with EPA Head Thursday at Eaton

 August 7, 2007 - Upton Unveils Bill Renewing Nation’s Commitment to Nuclear Power

 August 3, 2007 - Upton to Showcase SW Michigan to U.S. Energy Secretary Tuesday

 July 27, 2007 - Upton Energy Saving Amendment Passes House 404 to 16 – Added to 10th Gov’t Spending Bill

 July 26, 2007 - Upton Launches E-Newsletter to Better Communicate with Folks of SW Michigan

 July 26, 2007 - U.S. House Approves Millions for Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Airport Expansion

 July 25, 2007 - Upton Hails House Action Condemning More Dumping in Lake Michigan

 July 24, 2007 - Upton Comments on 700 mHz Auction

 July 19, 2007 - Upton Energy Saving Amendment Added to 8th Gov’t Spending Bill

 July 11, 2007 - Upton Comments on Wireless Innovation and Preserving Consumer Choice

 July 9, 2007 - Upton Hails Senate Confirmation of Paul Maloney to Federal Judgeship in Kalamazoo

 July 9, 2007 - Upton's New Law Helping Improve Health of Nation's Babies

 June 28, 2007 - Upton Works to Upgrade Energy Efficiency Standards for All Light Bulbs

 June 22, 2007 - Upton Comments on Images Kids See on the Screen

 June 22, 2007 - Upton Energy Saving Amendment Included in 3 More Spending Bills

 June 21, 2007 - Upton Works to Encourage Local Development of Hybrid Technologies

 June 20, 2007 - Upton Urges Greater Transparency, Unveils Earmark Requests for FY08

 June 15, 2007 - House Approves Upton Energy Saving Amendment

 June 14, 2007 - Upton Announces $395,000 for LMC Sciences

 June 12, 2007 - House Unanimously Passes Upton Internet Safety Month Measure

 June 6, 2007 - Comments from Michigan Lawmakers on Meeting with Big 3 Automakers' CEOs

 May 30, 2007 - Upton Introduces Motorists' Bill of Rights

 May 17, 2007 - Upton Urges Pelosi to Put Memorial Day Recess Plans on Hold - Keep Congress in Session Until it Delivers Clean Spending Bill

 May 17, 2007 - Upton Comments on Broadband Census of America Act

 May 10, 2007 - Upton: It is Irresponsible to Fund our Troops for only 60 Days in Time of War

 May 8, 2007 - Upton Hails EPA Air Redesignation for Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Berrien & Cass Counties

 April 26, 2007 - Upton to Present Service Medals to Local Iraq War Veteran Tomorrow

 April 25, 2007 - Citizens Voices Heard Loud & Clear

 April 24, 2007 - Upton Hails House Passage of Bill to Limit Canadian Trash Flowing into MI

 April 24, 2007 - Upton Urges EPA to "Come Clean" Regarding Kalamazoo PCB Dumping

 April 24, 2007 - Upton Comments on Broadband

 April 20, 2007 - Upton Ensures St. Joe Harbor Remains a Priority for Army Corps Dredging

 April 20, 2007 - Upton Works to Fight Child Cancer, Signs onto Bill to Expand Research

 April 19, 2007 - Upton Comments on Future of Wireless

 April 18, 2007 - Upton Welcomes Entergy to SW Michigan, Renews Push for Expanding Nuclear Power

 April 17, 2007 - Upton: We Must Do Better for our Vets

 April 16, 2007 - Upton Set to Testify on Vets Bill Tomorrow

 April 5, 2007 - Upton Works to Restore Integrity to Video Game Ratings

 April 4, 2007 - Upton Pledges to Sustain President's Veto of Iraq Spending Bill that Undercuts Our Troops

 March 28, 2007 - Upton Announces Lakeshore High's Eric Shirley Appointed to West Point

 March 28, 2007 - Upton Comments on DTV Transition

 March 27, 2007 - Upton Announces Over $250K for SW Michigan Law Enforcement to Upgrade Equipment

 March 26, 2007 - Upton to EPA - Too Many Unanswered Questions to Start Dumping Now

 March 23, 2007 - Upton: Passage of Spending Bill Undercuts our Troops and Delays the Day Iraqis Can Lead

 March 16, 2007 - CONGRESSMEN DONNELLY AND UPTON INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REDUCE VETERAN WAIT TIME IN RECEIVING DISABILITY BENEFITS

 March 15, 2007 - Donnelly & Upton to Unveil Vets Bill Tomorrow

 February 28, 2007 - House Passes Upton Bill to Cut Government Red Tape & Transfer Full Property Rights of Memorial Hall to City of St. Joseph

 February 21, 2007 - Kalamazoo Affordable Housing Partnership to Receive Nearly $860,000 for Supportive Housing

 February 16, 2007 - Upton's Bipartisan "Cough Syrup" Bill Will Save Kids' Lives

 February 14, 2007 - Upton Floor Statement on Iraq Resolution

 February 13, 2007 - Upton Hails Breakthrough in Six Party Talks with North Korea

 February 8, 2007 - Upton Presses U.S. Energy Secretary on Nuclear Power, Ethanol

 February 7, 2007 - Upton Hails Passage of Bill to Clean Up Meth Labs

 February 6, 2007 - Upton Urges U.S. Health Secretary for Greater Commitment to Cancer Research

 January 31, 2007 - Upton Works to Permanently Ban Federal Taxes on the Internet

 January 25, 2007 - Upton Renews Efforts to Cut Government Red Tape & Transfer Full Property Rights of Memorial Hall to City of St. Joseph

 January 23, 2007 - Upton Renews Push for Ethanol Bill to Ease Nation's Dependence on Oil

 January 23, 2007 - Upton Praises President's Remarks on Energy, Call for Bipartisanship

 January 17, 2007 - Upton Hails Renewal of Palisades Nuke Plant License Through 2031

 January 17, 2007 - Levin, Upton Introduce Bills to Give Parlak Permanent Residency

 January 12, 2007 - Upton in Prime Position to Shape Telecom, Energy Policy this New Congress

 January 10, 2007 - Upton Statement on President’s Address to Nation

 January 10, 2007 - Upton Applauds House Vote to Increase Minimum Wage

   
Congressman Fred Upton Michigan Sixth District