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U.S. Rep. Gary Peters helps secure $750,000 grant that is expected to create 250 jobs and save 75
09/14/12Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that he has successfully helped secure a $750,000 grant for NextEnergy to create an Innovation Center in Detroit. The Economic Development Administration funds are projected to create 250 new jobs a< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah
09/14/12"As Jewish families gather next week to celebrate Rosh Hashanah I wish them a sweet and happy new year. May the year 5773 be filled with health and joy for our families, prosperity and strength for our nation, and peace and security for the State of Isr< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters helps announce more than $2.7 million federal grant to Bosch
09/12/12Farmington Hills, MI, - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters helped announce an Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Vehicle Technology grant of $2,750,000 to a consortium led by Robert Bosch LLC in Farmington Hills.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issues statement on the killing of U.S. Ambassador Stevens and three other Americans
09/12/12"My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of Ambassador Stevens and the three other Americans that were killed in this senseless and despicable act of violence. As we work to advance the cause of peace, tolerance and equality, it's< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issues statement to mark September 11th
09/11/12"Today we commemorate and honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died on that terrible Tuesday morning eleven years ago. From the ashes of that day, America arose as a stronger, more united nation. To honor the lives lost, let us recomm< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters votes against GOP bill to protect Bush tax cuts for millionaires
08/01/12Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters voted against the House Republicans bill to protect tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires by extending all of the Bush tax cuts. As a strong supporter of middle-class tax cuts, Peters called on the GOP t< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounces FHFA's decision to deny assistance to thousands of underwater homeowners
07/31/12Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) condemned a decision by Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Administration Edward DeMarco that precludes the agency from implementing a principal reduction program that their own analysis ha< Read more > -
Peters announces $30 million in Transportation funding for Greater Detroit Region
07/19/12Today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that two Greater Detroit transportation systems have been awarded a $30 million grant to provide for fleet purchase, facility renovation, and to implement various security improvements.< Read more > -
Statement from U.S. Rep. Gary Peters on Terrorist Attack on Israeli Tourists
07/18/12Today's terrorist bombing of Israeli tourists in Bulgaria is an absolute tragedy. It's reprehensible that Israelis are the targets of bombings and terrorism not only in Israel, but also abroad.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Statement on Secretary Clinton's Diplomatic Trip to Israel
07/12/12Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's diplomatic trip to Israel: "I commend the Obama Administration for sending Secretary Clinton to Israel to meet with Knesse< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Applauds President Obama for Taking Action to Help Small Business
07/11/12Today U.S. Representative Gary Peters applauded a slate of six new initiatives by the Obama Administration to help small businesses expand and create jobs.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters votes against Republican Bill to Repeal Health Care Reform
07/11/12Today every single Republican voted for the "Repeal Obamacare Act," legislation that would overturn President Obama's landmark health care reform law.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters helps lead Democratic colleagues in fight against GOP's cuts to food assistance
07/10/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters joined several Democratic members of Congress at a press conference to denounce the GOP's proposed cuts to SNAP food assistance by $16.5 billion in their version of the Farm Bill.< Read more > -
Michigan Small Business lending increases by over $190 million because of legislation Congressman Peters helped write and pass
07/10/12Today U.S. Representative Gary Peters applauded a new Department of Treasury report which showed that a program he got signed into law is having a major impact in helping small businesses grow.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Applauds President Obama for Signing Bill that Prevents Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling
07/06/12Today President Obama signed legislation that will prevent a student loan rate hike on 7.4 million American student borrowers, including 303,000 in Michigan< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Applauds Obama Administration for holding China Accountable on Auto Exports
07/05/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters applauded the Obama Administration's decision to challenge China's antidumping and countervailing duties on more than $3 billion in exports of American build vehicles.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Applauds Agreement to Prevent Student Loan Rates from Doubling in 2 Days
06/29/12Today, after spending months leading the fight to stop student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1st, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that the House and Senate have passed an agreement to prevent this rate hike.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Affordable Care Act
06/28/12Today following the Supreme Court's ruling, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, who voted for the Affordable Care Act, issued the following statement< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Peters, State Senator Gregory and State Senator Smith Work Together to Help Michiganders Launch New Small Businesses
06/26/12At a press conference at the Southfield public library today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, MI State Sen. Vincent Gregory and MI State Sen. Virgil Smith discussed their collaborative efforts to help unemployed entrepreneurs launch a new small business through Se< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters helps pass federal ban on K2/Spice and Bath Salts
06/21/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that the House passed a federal ban to outlaw dangerous drugs like K2/Spice and Bath Salts by voice vote.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters applauds announcement of New International Trade Crossing between Detroit and Windsor
06/15/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters applauded news of the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) agreement between Michigan and Canada.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Peters and local housing experts fight to help underwater homeowners stay in their homes
06/14/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters marked National Homeownership Month by discussing his bill, the Preserving American Homeownership Act, with local housing nonprofits and realtors at a press conference.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters continues working to ban K2/Spice and other dangerous synthetic drugs
06/12/12Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Gary Peters continued his work to protect children from synthetic drugs such as K2/Spice and bath salts by sending a letter with 33 members of Congress urging House and Senate Leaders to act quickly on this issue. In December,< Read more > -
U.S. Reps. Peters, Campbell and Ellison introduce bipartisan plan to help underwater homeowners stay in their homes
06/08/12Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Reps. Gary Peters (D-MI), John Campbell (R-CA) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) introduced the Preserving American Homeownership Act of 2012. The crux of this legislation is the creation of a principal reduction program to allow eli< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounces MI State House GOP for advancing anti-women's health care legislation
06/07/12Washington, D.C. - Today following news that the Michigan State House advanced three rightwing anti-women's health care bills through committee, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement:< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Votes Against GOP Bill That Would Block Women's Access to Reproductive Services
05/31/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters voted against an extremist House Republican bill that would threaten women's ability to access reproductive services.< Read more > -
With 30 Days until Stafford College Loan Interest Rates Double, U.S. Rep. Peters Calls out Speaker Boehner
05/31/12With just 30 days before the interest rate doubles on federal subsidized Stafford college loans, today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounced Republican Speaker John Boehner for telling Republicans at a closed door meeting that this issue is "bulls---" and "phon< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announces bill to create new local jobs by increasing government contracting to small businesses and minority owned businesses
05/24/12Today to help mark National Small Business Week, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that he will introduce legislation to help our local small businesses grow and create more jobs.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Peters votes against GOP bill to weaken Violence Against Women Act
05/16/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters voted against an extremist House Republican bill that would weaken the Violence Against Women Act.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Publishes Report on Devastating Effects of Today's GOP Bill to Michiganders
05/10/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters published a report on the damage that would be caused by the Republicans' Budget Reconciliation Act, which passed the House today.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters' Statement on House vote to reaffirm support of U.S. - Israel Security Cooperation
05/10/12Following the House vote today to pass H.R.4133, the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Peters denounces Senate GOP for blocking bill to stop student loan rate hike
05/08/12Following news that Senate Republicans voted to blocked debate on a bill to prevent federal subsidized Stafford student loan interest rates from doubling in 53 days, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Statement on Cinco de Mayo
05/04/12Today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement in recognizing the celebration of Cinco de Mayo on May 5, 2012< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters fighting to stop student loan interest rates from doubling in 60 days
05/02/12U.S. Rep. Gary Peters recently hosted a press conference to continue his call for Congress to stop student loan rate hikes in 60 days.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters to Hold Town Hall Meetings in Pontiac and Farmington Hills
04/26/12U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will host two town hall meetings next week to hear directly from residents on the issues that matter most to them.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters' Statement on Israel's Independence Day
04/26/12To mark Israel's Independence Day, today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters works to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling in July
04/19/12Last night U.S. Rep. Gary Peters participated in a special order hour speech in support of legislation he's helping lead to prevent federal Stafford college loan interest rates from doubling in July.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters to Hold Town Hall Meeting in West Bloomfield
04/19/12U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will host a town hall meeting in West Bloomfield on Monday, April 23 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Orchard Lake Middle School to hear directly from residents on the issues that matter most to them.< Read more > -
Today U.S. Rep. Peters will debate his amendment to stop GOP from exempting 41 polar bear trophy hunters from the Endangered Species Act
04/17/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will debate his amendment to H.R. 4089, the House Republican's so-called "Sportsman's Heritage Act."< Read more > -
U.S. Rep Peters marks Tax Day with a call for tax fairness
04/17/12Today as millions of Americans go to the post office and file their taxes online, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters marked this Tax Day with a call for greater tax fairness.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters statement on César Chávez Day
03/30/12U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement to recognize March 31st as César Chávez Day< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Votes Against GOP Ryan Budget that would force families into poverty while protecting billionaires
03/29/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters voted against the House Republican's Ryan Budget that would end the Medicare guarantee, and cut funding to education, Medicaid and food assistance.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters highlights success of Affordable Care Act on two year anniversary of signing
03/23/12Today is the two year anniversary of President Obama signing the historic Affordable Care Act and, to mark the occasion, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters touted the immediate positive impact it has had on families in his Congressional District.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters congratulates Troy Teens Dorothy Chen and Sara Ma for being named Global Winners of YouTube Space Lab Competition
03/22/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters congratulated Troy teenagers Dorothy Chen and Sara Ma for being named global winners of the YouTube Space Lab competition.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters statement on Justice Department investigation into the death of Trayvon Martin
03/22/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding the Justice Department investigating the death of 17 year old Trayvon Martin.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounces GOP Ryan Budget that would hurt children by cutting SNAP Food Assistance
03/20/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounced House Republicans for once again putting billionaires before children, seniors and disabled Americans on the brink of poverty.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters calls for President Obama to build vehicle technology focused Institute of Manufacturing Innovation in metro Detroit
03/09/12President lays out plan for 15 sites as part of National Network for Manufacturing Innovation starting with initial pilot program Detroit, MI - Today, after President Obama announced a proposal to invest $1 billion in grant money to establish a nationa< Read more > -
House Republican Majority unites to vote down Peters Outsourcing Accountability Amendment
03/08/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters denounced the Republican Majority for voting down his Outsourcing Accountability Amendment which would have provided consumers and investors with transparency into which companies are creating American jobs and which ones are o< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issues statement on Committee markup of H.R. 3850
03/07/12Washington, D.C. - Today after the House Committee on Small Business approved a package of bills, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters' "Outsourcing Accountability Act" to receive House Vote as an Amendment
03/07/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that his previously introduced Outsourcing Accountability Act is expected to be debated and voted on tomorrow as an amendment to H.R. 3606, a bipartisan bill designed to incentivize the creation of American jobs.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters marks March as Women's History Month with call for equal pay for equal work
03/01/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters recognized March as Women's History Month.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters and Officials from New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau & Local Agencies to host Public Forum
02/20/12On President's Day, Monday, February 20th from 6:30-8:00 pm in Tirrell Hall at Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge Campus, U.S. Representative Gary Peters will host a public forum with officials from the newly formed Consumer Financial Prote< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters leads fight to hold China accountable for illegal and unfair auto trade practices
02/14/12Fighting for Michigan's auto manufacturers, yesterday U.S. Rep. Gary Peters sent a letter to President Obama asking the Administration to hold China accountable for unfair and anticompetitive auto trade practices by initiating a WTO trade dispute.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters responds to Mitt Romney Op-ed in Detroit News
02/14/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters responded to Mitt Romney's op-ed in the Detroit News about the auto rescue package.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters to Hold Senior's Public Forum on Tuesday, February 21st at Farmington Hills Costick Center
02/10/12U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will host a senior's public forum at the Farmington Hills Costick Center on Tuesday, February 21 from 11:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters and Officials from New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to host Public Forum Monday, 2/20 in the Evening at Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus
02/10/12On President's Day, Monday, February 20th from 6:30-8:00 pm in Tirrell Hall at Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge Campus< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Leads Fight to Fully Maintain Long-Term Unemployment Benefits
02/09/12Fighting for unemployed Michiganders, today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters sent a letter to the leaders of the House, Senate and Chairs of the Payroll Tax Cut Conference Committee urging them to maintain current levels of federal unemployment benefits in their neg< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters statement on Komen Foundation's decision to do the right thing and reverse on Planned Parenthood
02/03/12Following news that the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation has reversed course and will continue providing grants to Planned Parenthood for their lifesaving work, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, issued the following statement< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters statement on the unemployment rate dropping to 8.3%, lowest level in three years
02/03/12This morning the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that the unemployment rate has dropped to 8.3%, the lowest level in three years.< Read more > -
Entire House Republican Conference refuses to admit that Bush Tax Cuts added to deficit
02/02/12Today every single House Republican voted against an amendment by U.S. Rep. Gary Peters to insert factual findings about the Bush Tax Cuts into a Republican budget bill (H.R. 3582).< Read more > -
Peters Amendment will force House Republicans to take up or down vote on recognizing fact that Bush Tax Cuts increased deficit
02/02/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters will introduce and debate an amendment on the floor of the House to insert a findings section about the Bush Tax Cuts of 2001 and 2003 into a Republican budget bill (H.R. 3582).< Read more > -
U.S. Representative Gary Peters Statement on Black History Month
02/01/12In honor of February being Black History Month, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters released the following statement< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters Introduces Outsourcing Accountability Act
02/01/12This morning, as reported by the Washington Post, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters (MI) introduced the Outsourcing Accountability Act with lead cosponsors U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop (NY) and U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (CA).< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters statement on President Obama's speech at the University of Michigan
01/27/12After attending President Obama's speech at the University of Michigan today, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters to help lead President Obama's effort to prevent college loan interest rates from doubling in July
01/26/12Washington, D.C. – At the State of the Union on Tuesday, President Obama called on Congress to stop college loan interest rates from doubling in July and today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that he will help lead this fight in the House. In 2007,< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters applauds President Obama's blueprint to strengthen the middle class by investing in 21st century manufacturing jobs
01/24/12With GM's Orion Assembly Plant Manager Alicia Boler-Davis and UAW Region 1 Director Chuck Hall at State of the Union, Peters highlights success of Orion Assembly plant which almost closed in his district Washington, D.C. - Tonight following the Sta< Read more > -
Newly released figures confirm that Pontiac will receive over $1.4 million in federal funding after U.S. Rep. Peters intervened to save funds Emergency Manager would have forfeited
01/18/12Pontiac, MI – Late yesterday, new figures were released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which showed that Pontiac will receive $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in FY12 - $691,946 more in FY12< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters applauds Troy City Council for reconsidering and voting to accept $6.2 million in Federal funds to build Transit Center
01/17/12"Investing in a regional transit plan for the Greater Detroit area is critical in spurring economic development, creating jobs and building our way out of these tough economic times,"said U.S. Rep. Gary Peters. "The decision to accept these funds moves ou< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issues statement to mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
01/16/12"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew that the only way to achieve equality and economic justice is to bring communities together. To truly honor Dr. King, we must carry on his charge to ensure that everyone in the Greater Detroit area has the opportunity to< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters applauds President Obama moving to elevate Small Business Administrator to Cabinet Level Position
01/13/12West Bloomfield, MI - Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, who helped write the Small Business Jobs Act to increase small business lending by community banks and credit unions, applauded President Obama's decision to elevate the position of Small Business Adm< Read more > -
U.S. REP. PETERS APPLAUDS NEW CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES PROPOSAL TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER BY CUTTING RED TAPE
01/11/12The Obama administration recently announced a proposal to cut government red tape in current immigration law to prevent many American families from being separated for months or even years while American citizens apply for green cards for their children o< Read more > -
U.S. REP. GARY PETERS STATEMENT ON OAKLAND COUNTY JUDGE UPHOLDING PLANNED PARENTHOOD'S RIGHT TO BUILD FACILITY IN AUBURN HILLS
01/11/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement after an Oakland County judge upheld Planned Parenthood's right to build a facility in Auburn Hills.< Read more > -
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE TO OPEN FIRST SATELLITE OFFICE IN DETROIT
01/11/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters helped announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will open its first satellite office in Detroit creating over 100 jobs in the first year.< Read more > -
U.S. Rep. Gary Peters successfully works to correct mismanagement of multi-million dollar decision by Pontiac's Emergency Manager
01/11/12Today U.S. Rep. Gary Peters announced that he successfully worked to prevent the City of Pontiac from missing out on millions of dollars in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which was at r< Read more > -
M1 Light Rail back on the table
01/06/12Today Rep. Gary Peters attended a meeting with the M1 Rail Coalition, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Governor Snyder, Mayor Bing, Senators Levin and Stabenow, members of the Congressional delegation and local leaders to discuss the future of M1 ligh< Read more > -
Unemployment rate drops to 8.5% - Rep. Peters highlights impact of middle class payroll tax cut and calls for clean extension
01/06/12Today's news that the unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% with the creation of 212,000 new private sector jobs, Rep. Gary Peters highlighted the impact of the middle class payroll tax cut and called on House Republicans to immediately pass a clean exten< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters applauds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau beginning regulation of payday lenders, debt collectors and mortgage companies
01/05/12Today Rep. Gary Peters applauded news that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new Director Richard Cordray has taken immediate action to begin regulating "non-bank" financial institutions such as payday lenders, debt collectors and mortgage co< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters supports President Obama's three recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board
01/04/12This afternoon following President Obama's recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, news broke that the President is also set to appoint Sharon Block, Terence Flynn and Richard Griffin to the National Lab< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters applauds President Obama's decision to stand up to Tea Party Republicans by making a recess appointment for Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
01/04/12Washington, D.C. - Today Rep. Gary Peters applauded news that President Obama will make a recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB was created as part of the Wall Street Reform an< Read more > -
Statement from Rep. Gary Peters on House agreement
12/22/11"Ninety-three thousand jobless workers in Michigan and middle class families around the country will celebrate the Holidays knowing their voices were heard. This is a defeat for Speaker Boehner and Tea Party extremists and a victory for those who want to< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters writes Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Governor Rick Snyder to keep Troy transit federal funding in Greater Detroit area
12/20/11One day after Troy Mayor Janice Daniels and her Tea Party allies on City Council rejected $8.4 million in federal funding for the Troy transit center, Rep. Gary Peters wrote letters to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Governor Rick Snyder urging th< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters denounces Rep. Allen West for comparing Democrats to infamous Nazi propagandist
12/16/11Today Rep. Gary Peters responded to Rep. Allen West's inflammatory remarks comparing the agenda of Democrats in Congress to infamous Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.< Read more > -
Rep. Peters Calls on Lowe's to Reconsider Decision to Pull Ads from Show Featuring Metro Detroit Muslim-American Families
12/15/11Today Rep. Gary Peters signed a letter to the Chairman and CEO of Lowe's, calling on him to reconsider a decision to cancel advertising from a show on The Learning Channel that features Metro Detroit Muslim-American families.< Read more > -
Statement from Rep. Gary Peters on Iran Sanctions
12/15/11After voting for legislation to crack down on Iran's nuclear program, Rep. Gary Peters released the following statement< Read more > -
Statement from Rep. Gary Peters on the end of the war in Iraq
12/14/11Today Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement after President Obama's announcement that the war in Iraq has ended.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters votes against Republican bill to protect millionaires
12/14/11Today Rep. Gary Peters voted against a Republican bill to put the wealthiest 1% above middle class families.< Read more > -
Fighting for American auto jobs, Rep. Gary Peters works to increase auto exports to Japan
12/06/11Fighting to create auto jobs, Rep. Gary Peters sent a letter to President Obama yesterday asking him to stop Japan from joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) until Japan ends its discriminatory practice of operating the most closed auto market among< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters calls on House Republicans to pass payroll tax cut for middle class families
11/30/11With just two weeks to go until the targeted adjournment of Congress, Rep. Gary Peters today called on House Republicans to extend and expand the payroll tax cut to put more money back into the pockets of middle class families across America.< Read more > -
Statement from Rep. Gary Peters on the retirement of Rep. Barney Frank
11/28/11Following today's news that Rep. Barney Frank will retire at the end of 2012, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters recovers over $1.1 million for constituents
11/21/11Today Rep. Gary Peters hosted a constituent services roundtable to discuss the work he's done to help families throughout his Congressional district.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters announces funding to help low income seniors in Pontiac
11/16/11Today Rep. Gary Peters announced a loan of over $10 million from Section 202 development funds to provide affordable housing for low income seniors in Pontiac.< Read more > -
Rep. Peters introduces STARTUP Act to help entrepreneurs launch new small businesses
11/15/11With unemployment still at 11.1% in Michigan, Rep. Gary Peters has again taken action to help create jobs and get Michigan back to work.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters issues statement to mark Veterans Day
11/10/11Pontiac, MI. - Today Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement to mark Veterans Day. "On this Veterans Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of brave men and women from all walks of life that have put on a uniform and protected our nation. Addi< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters reacts to Governor Snyder's decision to exempt first vehicle from asset testing for food assistance
11/03/11Last night, news broke that Governor Rick Snyder will revise his asset test rules to exempt the first vehicle Michigan families own when they are applying for food assistance.< Read more > -
Law Rep. Peters helped write and pass results in record small business loans and new jobs in Michigan
11/01/11During the first year of lending under the Small Business Jobs Act, which Rep. Gary Peters helped write and pass, Michigan's banks and credit unions led the nation in small business lending by making 2,063 Small Business Administration (SBA) loans tot< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters issues statement on the passing of former Michigan Congressman Howard Wolpe
10/26/11Washington, D.C. - In response to news that former Congressman Howard Wolpe has passed away, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement. "Congressman Howard Wolpe was a champion for Michigan and one of the strongest Democrats I've ever known.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters issues response to Gov. Snyder's Detroit regional transit plan
10/26/11Washington, D.C. - Today following Governor Rick Snyder's proposal to create a regional high speed bus network connecting Detroit with the suburbs, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement: "In these tough economic times, families in the gre< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters applauds President Obama's plan to help Americans struggling with student loan debt
10/26/11With House Republicans refusing to help, Obama's executive orders will help borrowers consolidate loans and reduce interest rates Washington, D.C. - Today President Obama announced that he will be issuing a series of executive orders to help Americ< Read more > -
Rep. Peters Applauds Long Overdue 3.6% Increase to Social Security Checks for Seniors
10/19/11This morning Rep. Gary Peters welcomed news that seniors living on Social Security will receive a long overdue 3.6% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the first time in two years.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Issues Statement on the Release of Gilad Shalit
10/18/11Today after it was announced that Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit had been released by his captors, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
Peters introduces federal legislation to end auto asset test for food assistance
10/18/11This week Rep. Gary Peters introduced the Eliminate Auto Test Act (the EAT Act) which will help the families that have been hit the hardest by the recession receive food assistance without punishing them for owning a vehicle.< Read more > -
Rep. Peters Denounces GOP Bill Which Would Endanger Women's Lives and Prevent Private Reproductive Choices
10/13/11Today Rep. Gary Peters denounced the House Republicans after they passed H.R. 358.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Issues Statement on Free Trade and Chinese Currency Manipulation
10/11/11With three free trade agreements expected to come before the House soon and the Senate working on a bill to hold China accountable for manipulating its currency, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
As Afghanistan War reaches its 10th Anniversary on Friday, Rep. Gary Peters Again Calls for Our Troops to Come Home
10/06/11Friday October 7th will mark the 10th anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan, and this morning Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement marking this milestone by again calling for an end to the war.< Read more > -
With House Vote Today, Rep. Peters Successfully Saves Program that Created or Protected over 41,000 Auto Manufacturing Jobs
10/04/11Today the House finally passed a bill to fund emergency disaster relief without cutting $1.5 billion in proven job creating loans.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Issues Statement about Governor Snyder's Attack on Economically Disadvantaged Michiganders
10/04/11Today Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement on Governor Snyder's policy of punishing underprivileged families for needing assistance during this recession< Read more > -
Rep. Peters Encourages Eligible Military and Veterans to Submit Claims for Stop Loss Payments
10/03/11Today Rep. Gary Peters encouraged military servicemembers and veterans that served under stop loss conditions to apply for the benefits they've earned.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Marks Hispanic Heritage Month
10/03/11Today Rep. Gary Peters reflected on the contributions of Hispanic Americans during National Hispanic American Heritage Month. To mark this occasion, Peters released the following statement< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Issues Statement following Senate Vote to Protect Auto Jobs and Provide Emergency Assistance
09/27/11Last night after the Senate passed a deal to provide emergency relief funding without killing auto jobs by a vote of 79-12, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Issues Statement following House Passage of Job Killing Republican Plan
09/23/11Following the late night passage of the Republicans job killing plan to fund emergency disaster assistance by slashing a program that's created more than 41,000 jobs, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Calls on Speaker Boehner to Bring the House Back into Session on Monday to Protect Auto Jobs
09/23/11Rep. Gary Peters called on Speaker John Boehner to bring the House back into session on Monday. This morning, the Senate rejected Speaker Boehner's auto job killing plan by a bipartisan vote of 59-36.< Read more > -
After House Rejects Boehner Bill, Rep. Peters Again Calls on Republicans to Drop Plan to Kill Auto Jobs
09/22/11Last night House Republicans unsuccessfully attempted to cut $1.5 billion in loans to help create and protect auto jobs in areas like Detroit by a vote of 190-235.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters issues statement following House Rejection of Bill to Cut Auto Funding
09/22/11This evening, Congressman Gary Peters made the following statement after the Republican Leadership's FY12 Continuing Resolution failed because it was an attack on auto jobs by a vote of 195-230< Read more > -
108 Democrats Sign on to Peters-Eshoo letter to Prevent Republicans' Plan to Kill Auto Jobs
09/21/11This morning, Congressman Gary Peters and Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo announced that 108 Democrats have now signed onto the Peters-Eshoo letter demanding that Speaker John Boehner not slash $1.5 billion in proven job creating loans to the auto industry.< Read more > -
Peters denounces Michigan Republicans partisan attack on Teachers Union
09/20/11Today Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement denouncing Lansing Republicans attack on teachers unions< Read more > -
Reps. Gary Peters and Anna Eshoo send letter to Speaker Boehner calling on Republicans to not kill auto jobs
09/20/11Late last night, Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner calling on the Republicans to abandon their plan to cut $1.5 billion from the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Issues Statement Opposing Unilateral Palestinian Push for Statehood
09/19/11Today, in response to the announcement on Friday by the Palestinian Authority that it will unilaterally seek statehood from the United Nations Security Council rather than through the peace process with Israel, Rep Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
Republicans Introduce Plan to Kill Manufacturing Jobs by Gutting Section 136 Loans
09/15/11Late last night, House Republicans released a job killing plan to gut Section 136 loans which are designed to help create manufacturing jobs< Read more > -
Rep. Peters calls for Action on Obama Jobs Plan as New Income and Poverty Figures are Released
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Rep. Gary Peters Statement on the 10th Anniversary of September 11th
09/09/11Today Rep. Gary Peters issued this statement regarding the 10th Anniversary of September 11th.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Responds to President Obama's Address
09/08/11Tonight Rep. Gary Peters issued the following response to President Obama's address to the joint session of Congress< Read more > -
Congressman Gary Peters Helps Rochester Hills Student Complete Goal of Meeting All of Her Elected Officials with President Obama
09/05/11Today before President Obama's Labor Day speech, Rep. Gary Peters helped thirteen year old Rochester Hills, MI resident Lilly Arbour complete her goal of meeting all 115 of her elected representatives when she was introduced to the President.< Read more > -
Behind the Dream Cruise: Peters Meets with Local Businesses that Make Custom Car Components
08/19/11This week, classic and custom cars from across the country will roll down Woodward Avenue, showcasing some of the most innovative and impressive examples of automotive engineering – and many of those cars will be outfitted with custom components manufactured by independent companies here in Southeast Michigan.< Read more > -
Peters Condemns Terrorist Attacks Against Israel
08/19/11Representative Gary Peters issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attacks in Southern Israel which killed six Israeli civilians and two Israeli soldiers.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Repeats Call for Syrian President Assad to Step Down
08/18/11Representative Gary Peters today repeated his call for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to leave power.< Read more > -
Summer in the City: Peters Joins Student Volunteers to Help Build Bright Futures in Detroit
08/10/11Congress may be out of session this August, but Rep. Gary Peters isn't taking it easy. On Wednesday morning, Peters will team up with students from Oakland County and Detroit as part of the Summer in the City volunteering program.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Attends Opening of Pontiac Transit Center
08/08/11Since taking office, Rep. Gary Peters has made boosting our local economy his top priority, and on Monday afternoon, Peters joined local and state officials to announce the grand opening of a new transportation hub in Pontiac.< Read more > -
Rep. Peters Votes Against Debt Bill
08/01/11Representative Gary Peters today voted against a debt proposal in Congress that would make deep cuts to programs affecting middle class families without making the fundamental budget reforms needed to reduce our national debt.< Read more > -
Peters: Fuel Efficiency Agreement is Win-Win for Auto Industry, Workers and Country
07/29/11Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any Congressional district in the country, today joined President Obama, leaders from the Big 3 and the UAW to announce new fuel efficiency standards.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Statement on End of ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
07/22/11Rep. Gary Peters, who served as a Lt. Commander in the US Navy Reserve, today praised the decision by President Obama and military leaders to end the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.< Read more > -
Rep. Peters Applauds Government Exit from Chrysler
07/21/11Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any Congressional district in the country, today applauded the announcement that the Treasury department has completed the sale of its remaining stake in Chrysler.< Read more > -
More than 100 Seniors Attend Social Security & Medicare Forum Hosted by Rep. Gary Peters
07/18/11Speaking to a standing room only crowd of more than 100 senior citizens in Clawson on Monday, Representative Gary Peters spelled out his priorities for strengthening Social Security and Medicare.< Read more > -
Peters Applauds Progress of Advanced Vehicle Jobs Bill
07/14/11A bill that would help spur the development of advanced vehicle jobs in Michigan moved one step closer to becoming law today.< Read more > -
Jumpstarting Small Business Lending in Michigan
07/08/11Since the start of the economic downturn, small businesses here in Michigan have had trouble getting loans, but thanks to a new initiative pushed by Representative Gary Peters, a community bank in Farmington Hills will be getting more than $11 million in funding to help jumpstart new lending.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Statement on 45th Anniversary of Medicare Implementation
07/01/11Representative Gary Peters released the following statement today in recognition of the 45th anniversary of the implementation of Medicare. President Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965, and the Medicare program began to be implemented on July 1, 1966.< Read more > -
Gary Peters Calls on Republicans to Return to Budget Talks
06/23/11Representative Gary Peters today called on House Republican leaders to return to the negotiating table and continue talks aimed at reducing the nation's budget deficit. On Thursday, Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia walked out of bipartisan budget talks< Read more > -
Peters Invites Local Residents to Tackle Federal Budget Crisis Head-on
06/23/11With the federal debt growing every day, and with partisan gridlock holding up debate in Washington, Representative Gary Peters is inviting local residents to share their ideas and suggestions for cutting the deficit and restoring fiscal discipline< Read more > -
Gary Peters Leads Fight to Protect Homeownership
06/09/11For more than a generation, millions of American families have been able to purchase their own homes thanks to the availability of the thirty-year, fixed rate mortgage.< Read more > -
Peters Invites McCain Back to Michigan to See Chrysler Success
05/25/11Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any Congressional district in the country, has extended a new invitation to Senator John McCain to come to Michigan and see the automotive industry's recovery for himself< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters' Statement on U.S. - Israel Relationship
05/24/11His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, addressed a joint meeting of Congress today attended by Representative Gary Peters.< Read more > -
Gary Peters Applauds Repayment of Chrysler Loans
05/24/11Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any Congressional district in the country, issued the following statement today regarding Chrysler's repayment of its government loans< Read more > -
Congressional Report: Efforts to Unfreeze Credit Helped Small Businesses in Oakland County
05/19/11A new Congressional report released today shows that efforts to help small businesses in Oakland County were successful.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Statement on Syrian Sanctions
05/18/11Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement shortly after the White House announced it would impose sanctions on Syria.< Read more > -
Reps. Peters and Campbell Introduce Bipartisan Plan to End Bailouts & Protect Homeownership
05/12/11Representative Gary Peters and Representative John Campbell (R-CA) have introduced a bipartisan plan to reform the mortgage market - putting an end to taxpayer-funded bailouts while preserving access to affordable mortgages for middle class families.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Statement on Israel's 63rd Day of Independence
05/10/11Rep. Gary Peters released the following statement celebrating Israel's 63rd Day of Independence< Read more > -
With Gas Prices Rising, Stabenow and Peters Announce Legislation to Support Fuel Efficient Vehicle Research in Michigan
05/09/11With local gas prices hitting record highs, Representative Gary Peters and Senator Debbie Stabenow today announced legislation to help Michigan's automakers and suppliers develop the next generation of high-tech, fuel-efficient vehicles.< Read more > -
Peters: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Yachts
05/04/11Americans who just filed their taxes are familiar with the tax deduction for the interest on home mortgages – but a loophole in the tax code allows that same deduction to apply to interest payments on yachts.< Read more > -
Peters: "America can Move Forward with Bin Laden Behind Us"
05/02/11Representative Gary Peters released the following statement in response to the news that US forces have killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden< Read more > -
Over 770 Online Votes in 24 Hours of Student Art Competition
04/26/11For the first time, the winner of Representative Gary Peters' annual student art competition will be chosen using online voting – and Peters is turning to social media and email to spread the word.< Read more > -
Peters: Environmental Protection Creates Jobs and Helps Local Economy
04/21/11On the eve of Earth Day, Representative Gary Peters applauded conservation efforts in Oakland County and called for action to prevent Washington from undermining local environmental protection and conservation programs.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Introduces Bill to Implement Real 72-Hour Rule
04/15/11Despite years of talk about ensuring that Americans have 72 hours to read and review legislation, Republican leadership in the House of Representatives has failed to live up to its own campaign promises – and on Friday, Representative Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced legislation to finally enforce a real 72-hour rule in the House.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Statement on President's Deficit Proposal
04/13/11Representative Gary Peters, the Chairman of the House Spending Cuts and Deficit Reduction Working Group, today applauded the President's commitment to deficit reduction and called for bipartisan action to restore fiscal responsibility.< Read more > -
On ‘Equal Pay Day,' Peters Calls for End to Wage Discrimination
04/12/11Washington, D.C. – Representative Gary Peters will join more than a hundred lawmakers in the House to reintroduce the Paycheck Fairness Act – legislation that will extend new protections against wage discrimination and help ensure that women receive equal pay for equal work.< Read more > -
Peters Rejects Shutdown Pay
04/08/11Representative Gary Peters today called on leaders of both parties to put an end to partisan gamesmanship and work together to pass a responsible budget that reduces spending and avoids a government shutdown.< Read more > -
Peters Applauds Senate Passage of 1099 Repeal; Urges President to Sign Bill into Law
04/05/11On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate followed the lead set by the House last month and voted to repeal a controversial small business tax provision that had been included in the health care reform bill.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters to Keep Fighting to Block Lawmaker Pay in Shutdown
04/01/11Representative Gary Peters said today he will not give up the fight to block lawmakers from receiving paychecks in the event of a government shutdown.< Read more > -
Humane Society Honors Rep. Gary Peters for Leadership on Animal Protection
03/31/11Over the past two years, Rep. Gary Peters has become known as a leader on animal protection issues, and on Wednesday, the Humane Society honored Peters with an award recognizing his work.< Read more > -
Rep. Peters Condemns Bombing of Israeli Civilains
03/23/11In response to today's bombing of Israeli civilians in Jerusalem, which left at least one dead and dozens more injured, Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement< Read more > -
Local Small Businesses Now Have a Stronger Voice in Congress
03/21/11Small businesses in Oakland County will have an even stronger voice in Congress this year, thanks to Representative Gary Peters' new seat on the House Small Business Committee< Read more > -
Peters Leads Bipartisan Fight for Action on Spending Cuts
03/17/11With another federal budget deadline rapidly approaching, Representative Gary Peters is leading a bipartisan effort to force Congress to take action on proposed spending cuts< Read more > -
Peters Launches Bipartisan Initiative to Cut Waste from Federal Budget
03/04/11American taxpayers are spending billions every year on programs that the government has already identified as wasteful or duplicative – and now Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) is launching a bipartisan effort to force Congress to take action.< Read more > -
Michigan Credit Unions Honor Rep. Peters as Legislator of the Year
03/03/11Representative Gary Peters has spent the past two years fighting to help small businesses get the funds they need to grow, and now his work has been recognized by one of Michigan's largest organizations supporting small business lending.< Read more > -
Gary Peters Fights for Greater Transparency in Congressional Office Expenses
03/02/11Representative Gary Peters has built a reputation for transparency and fiscal responsibility, and now he wants other lawmakers to follow suit.< Read more > -
Peters: No Pay for Lawmakers if Government Shuts Down
03/01/11If the federal government shuts down, Representative Gary Peters wants to make sure that lawmakers aren't immune from the effects.< Read more > -
Rep. Gary Peters Rated Most Moderate Member of Michigan Delegation from Either Party for Second Straight Year
02/25/11For the second straight year, Representative Gary Peters is the most moderate member of the Michigan delegation from either party, according to an annual study of congressional voting records released today.< Read more > -
Peters Calls for Veto of Anti-Israel UN Security Council Resolution
02/17/11In response to the pending anti-Israel resolution in the United Nations Security Council, Rep. Gary Peters issued the following statement< Read more > -
Reps. Peters and Dold: Final Budget Must Maintain Support for Israel
02/10/11As Congress prepares to consider final funding levels for this year's budget, and with rising uncertainty about the future stability of Egypt, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers are fighting to ensure that America's support for the State of Israel remains strong.< Read more > -
PETERS VOTES TO PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES FROM TAX HIKE
01/19/11Rep. Gary Peters today voted to protect small businesses from a significant tax increase under the proposed Republican health care repeal bill. Peters voted against the repeal legislation.< Read more > -
Peters Statement Regarding Shooting of Rep. Giffords
01/08/11Statement of Rep. Gary Peters (MI-09) concerning the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona earlier today< Read more > -
CONGRESS NEEDS TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE JOBS--NOT TAKE HEALTH COVERAGE AWAY FROM WORKING MICHIGAN/AMERICANS
01/06/11Representative Gary Peters (MI-9) today criticized House Republican efforts to repeal landmark health care reforms instead of focusing on addressing the nation's job crisis.< Read more > -
PETERS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERS: ALLOW ALL IDEAS TO CUT SPENDING
01/05/11Representative Gary Peters (MI-9) today called for the incoming Republican leadership to allow any member of Congress to propose ideas to reduce spending – and to guarantee that amendments that cut spending will get a full vote in the House of Representatives.< Read more > -
AMERICAN COMPETES ACT BECOMES LAW, INCLUDES PORTIONS OF PETERS' BILL
12/21/10The House of Representatives approved legislation today that contained a modified version of Representatives Peters' bill to support small businesses throughout Michigan.< Read more > -
PETERS' SMALL BUSINESS LENDING PROGRAM GOES INTO EFFECT TODAY
12/21/10The U.S. Treasury Department will begin implementing a plan authored by Representative Gary Peters to help small businesses grow and create jobs.< Read more > -
PETERS VOTES TO SUPPORT BIPARTISAN TAX CUT DEAL
12/17/10Congressman Gary Peters today voted in support of a major tax cut deal forged by the President and Congressional leaders that provides tax cuts for middle class families, extends the unemployment lifeline to displaced workers and gives a much needed boost to the economy.< Read more > -
ADVANCED VEHICLE R&D GETS $184 MILLION BOOST
12/16/10Congressman Gary Peters today applauded the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu that $184 million would be going into research and development of the next generation of advanced vehicles.< Read more > -
PETERS VOTES TO REPEAL DON'T ASK DON'T TELL
12/15/10Congressman Gary Peters voted today to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) saying that the policy harmed military readiness by discriminating against patriotic Americans who are willing to serve their country simply on the grounds of their sexual orientation.< Read more > -
PRESIDENT TO SIGN PETERS' LEGISLATION TO STOP ANIMAL TORTURE
12/09/10Legislation originally authored by Representative Gary Peters to outlaw videos depicting animal torture unanimously passed the Senate on November 19, and is expected to be signed into law this afternoon at 1:30 pm.< Read more > -
COMPROMISE TAX-CUT DEAL NECESSARY TO PROTECT MIDDLE CLASS, UNEMPLOYED
12/07/10Representative Gary Peters today issued the following statement regarding the compromise tax-cut deal being forged by President Obama and Congressional Republicans.< Read more > -
PETERS BACKS MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUT, BUT URGE ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR ALL
12/02/10Congressman Gary Peters voted today in support of making tax cuts for middle class families permanent while also sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi calling for a one-year extension of tax breaks for upper income earners, saying the move is necessary in order to ensure certainty in difficult economic times.< Read more > -
PETERS URGES HOUSE TO ACT ON ASIAN CARP LEGISLATION BEFORE END OF YEAR
11/22/10Representative Gary Peters called on the House of Representatives to act on legislation to add the bighead carp species of Asian carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from entering the United States or being shipped between states.< Read more > -
PETERS' LEGISLATION TO STOP ANIMAL TORTURE WILL BECOME LAW
11/19/10Legislation originally authored by Representative Gary Peters to outlaw videos depicting animal torture passed the Senate today and is expected to be signed into law soon.< Read more > -
PETERS ON THE LATEST MILESTONE FOR GENERAL MOTORS
11/17/10Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding tomorrow's IPO for General Motors< Read more > -
PETERS RECEIVES PERFECT GRADE ON VETERANS ISSUES
10/20/10Representative Gary Peters was recognized by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Action Fund today for his perfect record on supporting veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.< Read more > -
PETERS STATEMENT ON CHINESE GREEN TECHNOLOGY INVESTIGATION
10/15/10Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding the decision by the United States Trade Representative to initiate an investigation into Chinese government policies affecting trade and investment in green technology.< Read more > -
PETERS STANDS UP FOR SENIORS, DEMANDS CONGRESS FIX BROKEN SYSTEM
10/15/10Representative Gary Peters called on Congress to fix a broken Social Security policy that has prevented an automatic increase in seniors' Social Security checks.< Read more > -
PETERS ON COURT ORDER TO HALT ‘DON'T ASK DON'T TELL' POLICY
10/12/10Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement in reaction to today's decision by a U.S. District Court to halt all enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding the ability of gay men and women to serve openly in the US military.< Read more > -
PETERS' SMALL BUSINESS PLAN WILL BRING $790 MILLION IN PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT TO MICHIGAN
10/08/10Representative Gary Peters urged the U.S. Treasury Department to act on state applications quickly after the department announced it was moving forward with the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a provision authored by Peters in the recently enacted Small Business Jobs Act.< Read more > -
PETERS ON NEW PRODUCTION AT GENERAL MOTORS ORION ASSEMBLY PLANT
10/07/10Representative Gary Peters welcomed news today that GM will add another model to the production lineup at the Orion Assembly plant.< Read more > -
PETERS: ‘TRADING PARTNERS MUST PLAY BY THE RULES'
09/29/10Representative Peters joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives today in support of new legislation to address currency manipulation.< Read more > -
OAKLAND COUNTY BUSINESSES WELCOME NEW LENDING PROGRAM
09/28/10Representative Gary Peters met with local small business leaders at Jay Enn Corporation in Troy today to discuss ways to foster growth and job creation and discuss the Small Business Lending Fund Act which became law on Monday.< Read more > -
PETERS' SMALL BUSINESS PLAN PASSES FINAL VOTE
09/23/10The U.S. House of Representatives approved Representative Gary Peters' plan to help small businesses grow and create jobs.< Read more > -
PETERS WELCOMES AXLETECH WORLD HEADQUARTS TO TROY
09/17/10Congressman Gary Peters attended the grand opening of the new AxleTech International world headquarters in Troy, Michigan today.< Read more > -
PETERS' SMALL BUSINESS LENDING PLAN CLEARS SENATE, HEADS TO HOUSE
09/16/10The United States Senate approved Representative Gary Peters' plan to help small businesses grow and create jobs. Peters was a driving force behind pushing the legislation to passage in the House of Representatives earlier this year, but the bill stalled in the Senate due to partisan wrangling.< Read more > -
SMALL BUSINESS LENDING PACKAGE NEARS SENATE VOTE
09/09/10Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement after news reports indicated that the United States Senate has enough votes to advance small business lending legislation.< Read more > -
PETERS OPPOSES NEW OBAMA SPENDING PLAN, CALLS FOR QUICK ACTION ON BUSINESS TAX CUTS
09/08/10After reviewing economic proposals released by the White House this week, Representative Gary Peters announced opposition to the President's plan for $50 billion in new transportation spending but called for action on proposed tax cuts to spur business investment, research, and development.< Read more > -
COMMERCE SECRETARY LOCKE AND REP PETERS DISCUSS SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES COMING TO OAKLAND COUNTY
09/01/10Representative Gary Peters and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke met with Michigan small business owners at ALTe in Auburn Hills this morning to talk about job creation and discuss services offered by the Commerce Department.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS STATEMENT ON MURDER OF ISRAELIS BY HAMAS
09/01/10Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement today in reaction to the murder of four Israelis by the terrorist organization Hamas< Read more > -
PETERS HOLDS 75TH BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY WITH LOCAL SENIORS
08/11/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters today joined with local retirees to hold a birthday party for Social Security as the program turns 75 this week.< Read more > -
PETERS CONTINUES TO PUSH JAPAN TO STOP BLOCKING U.S. CARS IN CLUNKERS PROGRAM
08/10/10Representative Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, has assembled a bipartisan group of Members of Congress in urging Japan to make good on the promise it made in January to allow U.S. automobiles to participate in its version of a "Cash for Clunkers" program.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS ON PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO MICHIGAN TO HIGHLIGHT AUTO INDUSTRY SUCCESSES
07/30/10Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, two General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today following President Obama's visit to the Detroit-area to highlight recent success in the auto industry and the jobs it has created< Read more > -
PETERS TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS NEXT WEEK
07/30/10Congressman Gary Peters will host town hall meetings in Oakland County next week as the House of Representatives begins its annual August district work period.< Read more > -
PETERS' SPENDING CUT WORKING GROUP CLAIMS FIRST VICTORY, WELCOMES NEW MEMBER
07/27/10The Spending Cut and Deficit Reduction Working Group, founded by Representative Gary Peters, today achieved action on the first of its proposed federal spending cuts in the U.S. House, just one week after the group's formation was officially announced.< Read more > -
HOUSE PASSES PETERS' LEGISLATION TO STOP ANIMAL TORTURE
07/21/10The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation coauthored by Representative Gary Peters to outlaw videos depicting animal torture.< Read more > -
HISTORIC WALL STREET REFORM NOW LAW
07/21/10The largest overhaul of the nation's financial rules since the Great Depression became law today as President Barack Obama signed Wall Street reform legislation Congress began working on last year.< Read more > -
PETERS FOUNDS NEW CONGRESSIONAL WORKING GROUP; UNVEILS LEGISLATION TO CUT SPENDING AND REDUCE DEFICIT
07/20/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters and three other Members of Congress today announced the formation of a new congressional "Spending Cuts and Deficit Reduction Working Group" and unveiled legislation to cut billions of dollars in wasteful spending from the federal budget.< Read more > -
LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THEIR PETS GATHER TO STOP ANIMAL TORTURE VIDEOS
07/18/10Local animal lovers and their pets today joined U.S. Representative Gary Peters, Humane Society of the United States officials and directors of local animal shelters in Pontiac to fight to once again ban animal torture videos.< Read more > -
CONGRESS APPROVES WALL STREET REFORM, PRESIDENT TO SIGN
07/15/10The largest overhaul of the nation's financial rules since the Great Depression is about to become law following today's Senate passage of historic Wall Street reform legislation. The bill now heads to President Obama who has said he will sign it into law.< Read more > -
PETERS VOTES AGAINST DEMOCRATIC BUDGET
07/01/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters tonight voted against the fiscal year 2011 budget crafted by his party's leadership. Peters was one of only 19 Democrats to vote for a discretionary spending freeze last year and had since publicly voiced his opposition to increasing overall government spending.< Read more > -
PETERS CALLS FOR ACTION ON ASIAN CARP LEGISLATION
06/30/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters today joined Rep. Dave Camp and Senator Debbie Stabenow in introducing the Permanent Prevention of Asian Carp Act. Last week, commercial fisherman captured the first Asian Carp fish above the electrical barrier in Lake Calumet, just six miles downstream from Lake Michigan.< Read more > -
FINAL WALL STREET REFORM LEGISLATION PASSES HOUSE
06/30/10The U.S. House of Representatives this evening passed historic Wall Street reform legislation. The reform would crack down on Wall Street greed and the reckless investment practices that led to a global financial crisis, caused a $17 trillion loss in retirement savings and net worth and caused the economic downturn from which the nation has yet to fully recover.< Read more > -
PETERS ASSEMBLES 338 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO ASK WHITE HOUSE FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF ISRAEL
06/29/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters has assembled a bipartisan coalition of well over 300 Members of Congress to stand up for Israel's right to self defense.< Read more > -
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE FINISHES WORK ON WALL STREET REFORM
06/25/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters and other members of the House-Senate conference committee completed work on historic Wall Street reform legislation early this morning.< Read more > -
PETERS APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF IRAN SANCTIONS HE CHAMPIONED
06/24/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement following tonight's House passage of legislation he cosponsored to impose sanctions on Iran to persuade the Iranian leadership to cease its quest for nuclear weapons< Read more > -
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER BILL TO STOP ANIMAL TORTURE VIDEOS TODAY
06/23/10U.S. Reps. Elton Gallegly and Gary Peters' legislation to outlaw videos depicting animal torture will be considered by the House Judiciary Committee today. The bill, the Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010, will restore the federal ban on videos depicting animal torture, including so-called "crush videos."< Read more > -
PETERS' SMALL BUSINESS PLAN PASSES
06/17/10The U.S. House of Representatives today approved Representative Gary Peters' plan to help small businesses grow and create jobs.< Read more > -
HOUSE TO VOTE ON PETERS' SMALL BUSINESS PLAN TODAY
06/16/10The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on legislation to support small businesses championed by Representative Gary Peters.< Read more > -
HOUSE TO DEBATE PETERS' SMALL BUSINESS LEGISLATION TODAY
06/15/10The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to begin debate today and vote tomorrow on legislation to help small businesses championed by Representative Gary Peters.< Read more > -
PETERS SELECTED AS ONE OF MEMBERS TO FINALIZE WALL STREET REFORM
06/10/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters has been selected to serve as one of the Members of the House to serve on the conference committee charged with finalizing Wall Street reform legislation.< Read more > -
REP. GARY PETERS ON UN APPROVAL OF IRAN SANCTIONS
06/09/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement today subsequent to the United Nations Security Council's vote to impose sanctions on Iran in response to the nation's continued expansion of its nuclear program.< Read more > -
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS GATHER TO FIGHT FOR ACTION TO SPUR GROWTH
06/02/10Southeast Michigan small business owners met on Main Street in Rochester today to fight to convince Washington to do more to promote small business growth in our area and across the country.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS ON YESTERDAY'S INCIDENT OFF THE COAST OF ISRAEL
06/01/10Congressman Peters issued the following statement today in reaction to the international response to the incident near Israel's coast yesterday< Read more > -
REP. PETERS LEADS FIGHT AS DON'T ASK DON'T TELL REPEAL PASSES HOUSE
05/28/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters helped lead the fight as the U.S. House of Representatives passed a repeal of the Armed Forces' "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy today. Peters, a former Lieutenant Commander of the U.S. Navy Reserve, was among a coalition of veterans who took to the House floor to urge repeal of the discriminatory policy.< Read more > -
PETERS AND EHLERS' BILL TO PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES PASSES HOUSE
05/28/10The House of Representatives approved legislation today introduced by Representatives Peters and Ehlers to support small businesses throughout Michigan. Peters and Ehlers' bill (H.R. 4393) passed as part of the America COMPETES Act, a larger bill incorporating a variety of ideas to promote U.S. manufacturing, support new hi-tech R&D and improve science and math education. Peters and Ehlers' measure will help Michigan small businesses continue to participate in the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a highly efficient program proven to help small businesses find new markets and create jobs.< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES BIPARTISAN STABENOW-PETERS PROVISION TO CREATE AMERICAN JOBS AND PROMOTE INVESTMENT
05/28/10U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and U.S. Representative Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced that the House of Representatives passed a provision they coauthored to cut business taxes to promote capital investment and job creation. The measure was passed as part of the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act.< Read more > -
PETERS TO TESTIFY TO STOP ANIMAL TORTURE TODAY
05/26/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters will testify today before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security as he fights to once again outlaw videos depicting animal torture.< Read more > -
PETERS FIGHTS TO STOP ANIMAL TORTURE
05/21/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters today announced that he is fighting to once again outlaw videos depicting animal torture.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS ON SENATE VOTE ON WALL STREET REFORM
05/20/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters, who serves on the House Financial Services Committee and helped shape Wall Street Reform legislation which passed the House in December, issued the following statement today after the Senate reached the sixty vote threshold necessary to move the bill toward a final majority vote and likely passage.< Read more > -
PETERS' SMALL BUSINESS JOBS PROPOSALS MOVING THROUGH HOUSE
05/19/10Representative Gary Peters' proposals to create small business jobs are advancing rapidly in the U.S. House. The House Financial Services Committee, of which Rep. Peters is a member, today approved legislation to promote small business lending using an approach U.S. Representative Gary Peters originally called for last year. The committee also approved an amendment Peters introduced to strengthen state-based small business lending programs.< Read more > -
MICHIGAN REPS. INTRODUCE BILL TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
05/14/10U.S. Representatives Gary Peters, Sander Levin and John Dingell have introduced legislation to help promote small business lending and create jobs. The legislation, the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act (H.R. 5302), will promote state-based partnerships with financial institutions to help small businesses and especially smaller manufacturers access the credit they need to innovate and grow. The three representatives originally introduced similar legislation in February and have been working with the Administration on how best to address specific issues that have kept too many businesses from accessing credit.< Read more > -
ADMINISTRATION ACTING ON PETERS' PROPOSALS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES
05/07/10The Obama Administration today announced it is sending draft legislation to Congress to help promote small business lending using an approach U.S. Representative Gary Peters originally called for last year.< Read more > -
PETERS LAUNCHES EFFORT TO MAKE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES HEARD IN WASHINGTON
05/05/10Congressman Gary Peters today launched an initiative to help small business owners tell Washington what action should be taken to help them grow and create new jobs.< Read more > -
Peters Receives National Award for Efforts to Create Local Jobs, New Innovations
04/29/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters today was presented with a major business association award for his tireless efforts to support their members' ability to develop new innovate hi-tech products and create jobs in Michigan and across the country. Peters was given the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association's (MEMA) Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award at a special luncheon this afternoon.< Read more > -
COMMITTEE APPROVES PETERS AND EHLERS' BILL TO PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES
04/28/10The House Committee on Science and Technology this evening approved legislation introduced by Representatives Gary Peters and Vern Ehlers to support small businesses throughout Michigan.< Read more > -
PETERS ON REPORTS THAT SENATE WILL BEGIN DEBATE ON WALL STREET REFORM
04/28/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters, who serves on the House Financial Services Committee and helped shape Wall Street Reform legislation which passed the House in December, issued the following statement today after reports that Wall Street reform legislation would finally be allowed to come to the Senate floor on Thursday< Read more > -
PETERS VOTES TO KILL CONGRESSIONAL PAY RAISES
04/27/10Congressman Gary Peters today applauded a U.S. House vote to kill a pay raise for Members of Congress.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS ON FORD'S STRONG FIRST QUARTER PROFITS
04/27/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters issued the following statement today regarding the announcement that Ford Motor Company earned turned a profit $2.08 billion during the first quarter of the year< Read more > -
REP. PETERS AND LOCAL RESIDENTS MEET ON MAIN STREET TO DEMAND REFORM FOR WALL STREET
04/26/10U.S. Representative Gary Peters and local residents gathered on Main Street in Royal Oak today to call for strong reforms on Wall Street as the Senate prepares to vote on whether to proceed with debate on Wall Street reform legislation.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS' BILL TO CURB RECKLESS WALL STREET RISK, EXECUTIVE PAY DISCUSSED IN HEARING TODAY
04/21/10The House Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Capital Markets today heard testimony relating to legislation authored by U.S. Representative Gary Peters to curb excessive Wall Street risk and executive pay schemes that encourage such risk. Rep. Peters' Shareholder Empowerment Act (H.R. 2861) would give investors–a company's true owners–greater ability to ensure that executives act in investors' long-term interest rather than making irresponsible bets for their own short-term gain, the sort of reckless investing that led to the recent financial crisis.< Read more > -
REP. GARY PETERS ON TODAY'S POSITIVE GM AND CHRYSLER ANNOUNCEMENTS
04/21/10Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today following the announcements that GM will repay the entirety of the remaining $5.8 billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments ahead of schedule and that Chrysler ended the first quarter of 2010 with a positive operating profit of $143 million.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN GARY PETERS ON REPORTS GM WILL PAY BACK ITS GOVERNMENT LOAN
04/20/10Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today following reports that GM will repay the entirety of the balance on loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments ahead of schedule.< Read more > -
REPRESENTATIVE PETERS RENEWS CALL FOR WALL STREET CRACKDOWN
04/19/10News reports on SEC investigations today illustrate what the Wall Street Journal calls "an open secret on Wall Street": investment banks created products it knew would fail just to give hedge funds an opportunity to bet against them. The fact that these products were being created solely as a way for hedge funds to bet against the housing market was never disclosed to those who invested in them. Banks profited by taking fees for moving these investments, and then got bailed out by taxpayers when the investments went bad. Pension funds, mutual funds, local governments and other investors on Main Street lost heavily.< Read more > -
REPORT SHOWS 99% OF WORKING MICHIGANDERS WILL PAY LOWER TAXES
04/14/10As Americans across the country pay their taxes and discuss tax policy this week, Citizens for Tax Justice (CTJ), a public policy organization specializing in federal tax issues, released a new report showing the tax burden has been reduced for 99% of working Michigan taxpayers in a wide range of income brackets this year. The report shows that working Michigan families saw their taxes cut by an average of $1,086 in 2009. The report specifically highlights tax cuts in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Roughly a third of that Act (a.k.a. the "stimulus bill") was comprised of individual and business tax cuts.< Read more > -
U.S. DEP. SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, REP. PETERS HEAR FROM SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
04/12/10Local small business owners met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Dennis Hightower, Representative Gary Peters and state officials today in Farmington Hills to discuss the future of a critical small business support program. The local small business owners, as well as representatives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Detroit Regional Chamber also discussed the current business climate, difficulty accessing credit due to a lack of lending in Michigan, initiatives that are working to improve Michigan's economy and ideas for further job creation strategies.< Read more > -
REP. GARY PETERS ON REP. BART STUPAK'S RETIREMENT
04/09/10Representative Gary Peters issued a statement today after Representative Bart Stupak announced his retirement from Congress< Read more > -
LOCAL STUDENTS DISCUSS IMPACT OF BILL PRESIDENT SIGNED TODAY
03/30/10Student Aid Reform Will Reduce the Deficit, Reduce Government Payments to Big Banks, Increase Pell Grants for Over 180,000 Michigan Students, Allow 820,000 More Students to Grants Nationwide< Read more > -
PETERS STATEMENT on continued administration criticism of israel
03/29/10"I agree that Israel's recent announcement was ill timed, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said the same and apologized for that. It is now time to move on. Israel is our most trusted ally, Jerusalem is its capital, and the Administration's continued focus on this incident and its excessive criticisms of Israel over this incident is an unnecessary distraction from more pressing and important issues in the region such as the potential of a nuclear Iran.< Read more > -
HOUSE PASSES PETERS' RESOLUTION SUGGESTED BY LOCAL STUDENTS
03/22/10The U.S. House of Representatives last night passed a resolution sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters to declare March 26 national "Support Our Troops Day" (H. Res. 1119). Local high school students developed the idea for Support Our Troops Day and advocated for introduction and passage of the resolution to create it< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS WILL VOTE FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM
03/19/10Following the release of final health care legislation yesterday afternoon, Congressman Peters released the following statement today regarding his decision to vote in favor of the health care reform bill scheduled for a House vote on Sunday:< Read more > -
ONE YEAR LATER: members call for senate TO PASS PETERS' bill to reclaim aig bonuses
03/18/10As the one year anniversary of House passage approaches Friday, Congressman Gary Peters, along with other Members of the U.S. House, today called on the Senate to pass legislation Mr. Peters co-authored a year ago to reclaim egregious bonuses paid to executives of AIG and other bailed out financial institutions.< Read more > -
HOUSE PASSES PETERS BILL TO DIRECT MEMBER FUNDS TO DEFICIT REDUCTION
03/17/10The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to help reduce the federal budget deficit. The Sensible Steps Towards a Balanced Budget Act, introduced with Representative Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona, would require all unused funds from each congressional office account be given back to taxpayers to help reduce the budget deficit. The bill was approved 413-1.< Read more > -
PETERS INTRODUCES BILL to direct Member funds to deficit reduction
03/16/10Representative Gary Peters has introduced new legislation to continue his efforts to reduce the national debt. The Sensible Steps Towards a Balanced Budget Act, introduced with Representative Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona, would require all unused funds from each congressional office account be given back to taxpayers to help reduce the budget deficit.< Read more > -
PETERS INTRODUCES bipartisan business tax relief LEGISLATION
03/16/10Congressman Gary Peters today introduced the American Job Creation and Investment Act, a bill he authored to provide business tax relief estimated to create hundreds of thousands of new jobs.< Read more > -
PETERS CALLS FOR HALT TO ALL EARMARKS
03/10/10Congressman Peters Calls for Savings to be used to Reduce Deficit< Read more > -
OAKLAND COUNTY WOMAN HONORED FOR WORLD WAR II SERVICE
03/10/10Sylvia Granader of Beverly Hills in Washington Today for Presentation of Congressional Gold Medal, Highest Honor Congress can Bestow< Read more > -
GREEN TRUCK LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED TO U.S. REPRESENTATIVE GARY PETERS AT THE GREEN TRUCK SUMMIT
03/09/10At the Green Truck Summit this morning, U.S. Representative Gary Peters (MI) received the first-ever Green Truck Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions in promoting advanced alternative fuels technologies for work trucks. Congressman Peters recently authored the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act, legislation to support research, development and ultimately production of advanced automotive technologies. The bill will create jobs throughout the country, especially in Southeast Michigan, as well as help reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.< Read more > -
HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN JOBS BILL
03/04/10Congressman Peters Voted Against Democratic Bill in December; Supported Today's Jobs Bill for its Small Business Support, Tax Credit to Hire Unemployed Individuals< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS CALLS FOR CHAIRMAN RANGEL TO STEP DOWN
03/03/10Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement today on House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel: "It's time for Chairman Rangel to step down. Charlie Rangel's past service to our country, including as a decorated soldier in the Korean War, is commendable. However, the House Ethics Committee has found that Mr. Rangel has broken the stringent ethics rules Democrats enacted upon returning to the majority in 2007. It's time for him to resign his chairmanship so that he does not become a distraction from efforts to solve the major challenges facing the country."< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS SPEAKS OUT AGAINST LONE SENATOR CONTINUING TO HOLD UP UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
03/02/10Extended Unemployment Benefits Expired Sunday; Sen. Bunning Continues to Single-handedly Stop Bill to Allow Benefits to Continue< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS RATED MOST MODERATE MEMBER OF MICHIGAN DELEGATION IN EITHER PARTY
02/26/10Annual Rating Released Today Says Peters Is One of Most Centrist in Congress< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION
02/24/10Rep. Peters Votes to Repeal Health Care Industry's Exemption from Anti-Trust Laws to Boost Competition and Choices, Lower Rates< Read more > -
PETERS LEADS GROUP OF MEMBERS STEPPING UP PRESSURE ON JAPAN TO OPEN ITS CLUNKERS PROGRAM
02/23/10Forty-Six Members of Congress Now Urging Japan to Keep its Promise and Allow More U.S. Cars to Participate in its "Cash for Clunkers" Program< Read more > -
HOUSE MEMBERS INTRODUCE PROPSAL TO ENHANCE CREDIT ACCESS FOR MANUFACTURERS
02/23/10Congressmen Sander Levin, John Dingell, and Gary Peters introduced legislation yesterday evening to help manufacturing firms access the financing they need to expand, diversify, and hire new workers. Levin, Dingell, and Peters were joined in introducing the legislation by Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, whose committee will have jurisdiction over the legislation. Additional original co-sponsors include Reps. Kanjorski, Dennis Moore, Fudge, Kildee, Pascrell, Lipinski, Doyle, Etheridge, Butterfield, Tim Ryan and Schwartz.< Read more > -
House Members Introduce Proposal to Enhance Credit Access for Manufacturers
02/23/10Congressmen Sander Levin, John Dingell, and Gary Peters introduced legislation yesterday evening to help manufacturing firms access the financing they need to expand, diversify, and hire new workers.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS CONGRATULATES OAKLAND COUNTY ICE DANCING COUPLE FOR OLYMPIC ACHIEVEMENT
02/23/10Meryl Davis and Charlie White Win Silver in Ice Dancing Free Skate< Read more > -
REP. GARY PETERS CONGRATULATES LOCAL PLAYERS ON U.S. MEN'S HOCKEY TEAM VICTORY OVER CANADA, SECURING #1 SEED
02/22/10Oakland County Hometown Heroes Brian Rafalski and Ryan Kesler Lead U.S.A. to Sunday's Win With a Combined Three of Five U.S. Goals< Read more > -
NEW PROTECTIONS FOR CREDIT CARDHOLDERS, INCLUDING MEASURE AUTHORED BY REP. PETERS, TAKE EFFECT
02/22/10CARD Act Protects Consumers and Small Business from Unfair Rate Hikes and Other Abuse< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS, SUPERVISOR GIBB, STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS TO ANNOUNCE FUNDS TO REOPEN BRIDGE
02/19/10Local Business Owners, Workers from GM Orion Assembly Plant to Discuss What Bridge Repair and Reopening Means for Them< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS RETURNS FROM AFGHANISTAN TODAY
02/18/10Peters Left for War Zone Sunday; Met with Troops, General McChrystal, U.S. Ambassador, Senior Afghan Officials< Read more > -
REP. PETERS ON THE RETIRMENT OF REP. VERN EHLERS
02/12/10Following Congressman Vern Ehlers announcement that he will retire at the close of the 111th Congress, Congressman Gary Peters, who serves with Rep. Ehlers on the House Science and Technology Committee and has jointly introduced legislation (H.R.4393) to help small manufacturers with Rep. Ehlers, issued the following statement:< Read more > -
REP. PETERS CALLS FOR GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO GET TOUGH WITH IRAN
02/09/10The Iranian government said today that it has accelerated its nuclear program, commencing with higher grade uranium enrichment. With this action, Iran moves closer to possessing the raw material needed to build a nuclear weapon. Following Iran's announcement, Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement:< Read more > -
PETERS VOTES AGAINST $2 TRILLION DEBT LIMIT INCREASE
02/04/10House Approves Debt Increase, Sending Measure to President< Read more > -
REP. PETERS DECRIES JAPAN'S BROKEN PROMISE
02/03/10Japan Said U.S. Cars Would be Allowed to Participate in its Cash for Clunkers Program but Have Rigged Rules to Keep Most U.S. Models Out< Read more > -
PRESIDENT OBAMA ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS LENDING PLAN LONG ADVOCATED BY CONGRESSMAN PETERS
02/02/10President Outlines Details of Plan Today in New Hampshire< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO HOST YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY FORUM TODAY
02/01/10Treasurer Andy Meisner, Credit Union Youth Services, U.S. Department of Education, Oakland County University Officials to Help Provide Students Solid Financial Skills< Read more > -
REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER REACHES FUNDING GOAL, EVENT TODAY
01/29/10Troy/Birmingham Transit Center Now Set to Break Ground This Year; Congressman Peters and City and State Officials to Announce Today< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS' RESPONSE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
01/27/10Peters Heartened to Hear President Discuss Small Business Lending Initiatives, Middle Class Tax Cuts, Deficit Reduction< Read more > -
REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER TO RECEIVE RECOVERY ACT FUNDING
01/25/10Troy/Birmingham Transit Center to Receive $250,000 in Addition to $1.3 Million Federal Investment Awarded Last Month< Read more > -
OBAMA SUPPORTS CHILD CARE RELIEF, AS REP. PETERS' FIRST BILL WOULD PROVIDE
01/25/10Previewing State of the Union Address, President Calls for Expanding Child Care Tax Credit, Just as Peters' H.R. 1500 Would< Read more > -
HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES TAX RELIEF FOR HAITI DONATIONS
01/20/10Legislation Speeds Tax Deduction; Ensures that Americans Who Donate via Cell Phone Text Message Can also Claim Deduction< Read more > -
OBAMA TO ANNOUNCE PLAN SIMILAR TO REP. PETERS' TO ENSURE BAILOUT MONEY REPAID
01/13/10President Obama is expected to announce tomorrow a plan to assess a fee on the nation's largest banks to pay back taxpayers for any losses incurred from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (also known as the Wall Street Bailout). The president's announcement follows last month's U.S. House passage of an amendment authored by Congressman Gary Peters that called for similar action to ensure that American taxpayers will not lose one cent from government loans to large banks and other TARP recipient institutions.< Read more > -
SEN. STABENOW AND REP. PETERS TO HOST PANEL SYMPOSIUM AT AUTO SHOW
01/11/10Senator Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Gary Peters will host a panel symposium this week at the North American International Auto Show on efforts to expand government support for advanced technology vehicle research and development. The two Members of Congress and expert panelists will discuss efforts to strengthen support for advanced technology vehicle innovation and research and development in the United States.< Read more > -
PETERS CALLS FOR ACTION TO SPUR SMALL BUSINESS LENDING
12/22/09After Voting against Democratic Stimulus Bill Last Week, Peters Advocates Alternative to Provide $50 Billion in Small Business Loans< Read more > -
PETERS AND EHLERS INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES IN STRUGGLING STATES
12/21/09States like Michigan, Michigan Businesses Struggle to Afford Matching Requirement to Maintain Federal Manufacturing Support< Read more > -
REP. PETERS VOTES AGAINST DEBT LIMIT INCREASE, SPENDING BILL
12/17/09Congressman Gary Peters today voted "No" on a measure which would unconditionally raise America's debt limit. Rep. Peters also opposed a spending bill created by House leadership that was introduced this morning and rushed to the House floor for a vote tonight, arguing that the bill does not contain enough support for small businesses and that the House should have more time to carefully consider the legislation. Congressman Peters also voted against adjourning the House until mid-January, instead preferring to keep the chamber working to create a well thought out, effective job creation package with significant steps to make credit available to small businesses. On all three votes, Congressman Peters was among a small number in his party voting "No."< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES WALL STREET REFORM BILL, INCLUDING PETERS' AMENDMENT TO ENSURE ALL BANK BAILOUT MONEY REPAID
12/11/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved an amendment authored by Congressman Gary Peters to ensure that American taxpayers will not lose one cent from government loans to large banks and other TARP recipient institutions. Congressman Peters' amendment to comprehensive Wall Street reform legislation (which the House passed after adding Peters' amendment) would require any shortfall in the taxpayer funded Wall Street bailout to be fully repaid by assessments on large financial institutions which pose systemic risk to the economy, the entities responsible for creating the global financial crisis.< Read more > -
HOUSE VOTES TO PROVIDE $1.3 MILLION FOR TRANSIT CENTER
12/10/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved $1.3 million for the construction of the Troy/Birmingham Multi-modal Transit Center. The final omnibus federal budget bill providing funds for the government to run in 2010 (including national transportation investments) includes the funding for the Transit Center. Congressman Gary Peters fought throughout the year to secure $1.3 million for the Transit Center.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS' AMENDMENT WOULD ENSURE ALL BANK BAILOUT MONEY REPAID
12/10/09Congressman Gary Peters has introduced a legislative measure to ensure that American taxpayers will not lose one cent from loans to TARP recipient institutions. Congressman Peters' amendment to the comprehensive Wall Street reform bill the House is expected to vote on later today or Friday will require any shortfall in the taxpayer funded Wall Street bailout to be fully repaid by assessments on large financial institutions which pose systemic risk to the economy, the entities responsible for creating the global financial crisis.< Read more > -
CONGRESS SET TO VOTE ON $1.3 MILLION FOR TRANSIT CENTER
12/09/09Congressman Gary Peters announced today that Congress will soon vote on $1.3 million for the Troy/Birmingham Multi-modal Transit Center. The conference report of this year's Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill, the final version of the bill providing funds for the 2010 U.S. transportation budget, includes the funding and will be considered in the House as early as this week with a Senate vote to follow.< Read more > -
Senator Stabenow, Congressman Peters Announce Legislation to Support the Development of Advanced Technology Vehicles in America
12/07/09U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and U.S. Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced the Senate introduction of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. The legislation provides critical funding to ensure manufacturers and suppliers in the United States lead the way in developing the next generation of advanced vehicles.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS INTRODUCES RESOLUTION SUPPORTING IRAQI REFUGEES
12/03/09Congressman Gary Peters today introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to provide support for Iraqi refugees and religious minorities displaced and persecuted in the aftermath of the Iraq war and subsequent ethnic and sectarian violence. Rep. Peters' resolution (H. Res 944) seeks an investigation into human rights violations, and calls for an end to the abuse of Iraqi religious minorities.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS ANNOUNCES AUTOMATION ALLEY EXECUTIVE TO ATTEND WHITE HOUSE JOBS SUMMIT
12/02/09Congressman Gary Peters today announced that Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers will attend the White House Jobs Summit tomorrow in Washington, D.C. After the Obama Administration announced the event several weeks ago, Congressman Peters requested that the White House invite Rogers to its job summit so that he can discuss the unique economic challenges facing Oakland County and Michigan and discuss policy proposals to help innovative companies grow.< Read more > -
REP. GARY PETERS ANNOUNCES FIELD HEARING IN MICHIGAN ON SMALL BUSINESS LENDING
11/23/09Congressman Gary Peters today announced Members of Congress will soon travel to Michigan to examine how a lack of small business lending is hampering the nation's economic recovery. The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a field hearing at 11 a.m. Monday, November 30 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield.< Read more > -
PETERS FIRES BACK AS MCCAIN DOUBLES DOWN ON HIS BET AGAINST CHRYSLER
11/19/09Congressman Gary Peters today again defended Chrysler and its workers against Senator John McCain's latest assertion that Chrysler will soon fail, this time with the help of objective industry experts. In a letter sent yesterday to Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler Group LLC Headquarters in Metro Detroit, Senator John McCain clung to the prediction he made earlier in the week that Chrysler is going to fail.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS ACCEPTS JOHN MCCAIN'S CHALLENGE
11/17/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler Group LLC World Headquarters in Southeast Michigan, today challenged Senator John McCain's prediction that Chrysler will soon fail and that preventing the collapse of American auto companies was a mistake. As reported in the Detroit News this week, while serving as grand marshal of a NASCAR race in Arizona, Senator McCain said "anybody believes that Chrysler is going to survive, I'd like to meet them."< Read more > -
REP. PETERS STATEMENT ON H.R. 3962
11/07/09"After thoroughly studying the bill and talking with thousands of Oakland County residents and medical professionals, it is clear we must act to lower health care costs for families, seniors and businesses. This plan's reform is market-based; expanding choice, competition and stability; makes our system more efficient and does not add to the deficit. AARP supports this bill because Medicare would be strengthened, closing the prescription drug donut hole and providing new preventative care at no cost for seniors."< Read more > -
PETERS MEASURE TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS IN HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT AREAS PASSES HOUSE
10/29/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a measure sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters to support small businesses in high unemployment states. Peters' legislation would expand zero interest loans for existing small businesses in high unemployment states and expand access to grants and a business investment tax credit designed for low-income areas to high unemployment areas as well.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS APPLAUDS $84 MILLION SMART GRID GRANT FOR MICHIGAN
10/27/09Congressman Gary Peters today applauded President Obama's announcement that DTE Energy of Detroit would receive $84 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Smart Grid funding. The funding would be used to for DTE's SmartCurrents program, which includes measures to reduce energy use and lower consumer's energy costs.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS ON ADMINISTRATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY
10/22/09Congressman Gary Peters, Member of the House Financial Services Committee and author of the Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009, issued the following statement today following announcements by the Obama Administration on measures to reign in executive pay at U.S. banks and major TARP recipients and eliminate compensation packages that encourage reckless risk taking in the U.S. banking industry.< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES PETERS AMENDMENT TO HELP BRING SOLAR MANUFACTURING TO MICHIGAN
10/22/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Solar Technology Roadmap Act (H.R. 3585), a bill designed to create a comprehensive national solar technology plan and authorize substantial funding for solar research and development and material production, including an amendment sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters to help bring solar technology projects to Michigan.< Read more > -
ON HEELS OF PRESIDENT'S ANNOUNCEMENT, REP. GARY PETERS ANNOUNCES FIELD HEARING IN MICHIGAN ON SMALL BUSINESS LENDING
10/21/09Congressman Gary Peters today announced plans to soon hold a House Financial Services subcommittee field hearing in Michigan on small businesses' struggle to secure loans and small financial institutions lack of access to capital during the current economic downturn.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
10/21/09Congressman Gary Peters today urged House leadership to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, a measure enacted in February that saves new homebuyers thousands of dollars and has helped the U.S. housing market rebound in recent months.< Read more > -
PETERS DRIVING TO BRING SOLAR ENERGY MANUFACTURING TO MICHIGAN
10/07/09Congressman Gary Peters is pushing to bring new solar energy manufacturing jobs to Michigan and other states hit hardest by the current recession. Congressman Peters today successfully amended the Solar Technology Roadmap Act, a bill designed to provide comprehensive planning to and authorize funding for solar research and development. Rep. Peters' amendment would require the Department of Energy to give stronger consideration to projects utilizing solar technologies manufactured in the United States, and to give preference to high unemployment states like Michigan.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON IRAN'S SECRET NUCLEAR FACILITY
09/25/09Congressman Gary Peters released the statement below following remarks by President Obama, French President Nicholas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown revealing that Iran has been operating a covert nuclear facility for several years and had deceptively hidden the facility from international weapons inspectors.< Read more > -
HOUSE VOTES TO HALT JUMP IN MEDICARE PREMIUMS
09/24/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation to protect seniors and people with disabilities from substantial, unfair increases in their 2010 Medicare premiums.< Read more > -
HOUSE PASSES BILL TO HELP TENS OF THOUSANDS UNEMPLOYED MICHIGANDERS
09/22/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation that will prevent over 62,000 jobless Michigan residents (and over one million nationwide) from finding themselves in a dire financial predicament as they continue to search for work. H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, would provide a 13-week extension of unemployment insurance benefits for eligible unemployed residents in high unemployment states like Michigan.< Read more > -
FEDERAL LOAN TO SPUR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT IN OAKLAND COUNTY
09/22/09Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement today regarding Energy Secretary Steven Chu's announcement of a $528.7 million Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan for Fisker Automotive for the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles, including funding for product development at its Pontiac, Michigan office. The project will create or save at least 5,000 U.S. jobs, possibly more.< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES PETERS' BILL TO PROMOTE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT
09/16/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to spur the production of new advanced technology vehicles in the United States. Peters' bill, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 (H.R. 3246), was approved by a wide bipartisan majority of 312-114.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON SENATE VOTE ON C.A.R.S. PROGRAM
08/06/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, released the following statement today following Senate approval of an additional $2 billion to continue the highly successful Car Allowance Rebate System (a.k.a. "Cash for Clunkers")< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT FOLLOWING VICE-PRESIDENT BIDEN'S ANNOUNCEMENT IN MICHIGAN
08/05/09Congressman Gary Peters, author of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 (H.R. 3246) and whose district is home to companies receiving some of the $2.4 billion in advanced auto technology grants announced today, issued the following statement following today's event with Vice President Joe Biden in Detroit:< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS, SHAREHOLDERS BY CURBING IRRESPONSIBLE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
07/31/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation to protect American taxpayers and shareholders from the excessive and risky compensation practices at large financial firms that contributed to the recent collapse of financial markets.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON NEW FUNDING FOR C.A.R.S PROGRAM
07/31/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, released the following statement today following House approval of an additional $2 billion to continue the highly successful Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS, a.k.a. "Cash for Clunkers")< Read more > -
PETERS' ADVANCED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY ACT MOVING RAPIDLY THROUGH HOUSE
07/29/09The House Committee on Science and Technology today unanimously approved legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to spur the production of new advanced technology vehicles in the United States.< Read more > -
OAKLAND COUNTY CITIES ADDING POLICE JOBS WITH RECOVERY DOLLARS
07/28/09Oakland County public safety departments will have more police officers on their streets in the coming years due to nearly $2 million in economic recovery fund grants awarded today.< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES PAY-AS-YOU-GO LEGISLATION TO REIN IN DEFICIT
07/22/09The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation to establish mandatory "pay-as-you-go" (a.k.a. "PAYGO") budget discipline to rein in deficit spending and reduce the national debt. H.R. 2920, the Statutory Pay as You Go Act of 2009, would require new measures enacted during each two-year session of Congress that would increase the deficit to be neutralized with other measures that would offset those costs during the same session of Congress. Congressman Gary Peters cosponsored the PAYGO bill.< Read more > -
HOUSE PANEL APPROVES PETERS' ADVANCED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BILL
07/21/09A congressional subcommittee today approved legislation introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to spur the production of new advanced technology vehicles in the United States.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO HOST "CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER" EVENT IN BIRMINGHAM
07/17/09Congressman Gary Peters will host a community listening session Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Birmingham Community House located at 380 South Bates in Birmingham, in the Adams room.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SPUR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT
07/17/09Congressman Gary Peters today introduced legislation to spur the production of new advanced technology vehicles in the United States, substantially increasing federal support for fuel efficient vehicle development.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON GM'S EMERGENCE FROM BANKRUPTCY
07/10/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to three General Motors plants, Chrysler World Headquarters and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today after GM officials announced that the company had successfully emerged from bankruptcy.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON GM'S IMMINENT EMERGENCE FROM BANKRUPTCY
07/09/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to three General Motors plants, Chrysler World Headquarters and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement after today's noon deadline for opposing parties to stop GM's emergence from bankruptcy expired.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON DECISION TO ALLOW GM TO EMERGE FROM BANKRUPTCY
07/06/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to three General Motors plants, Chrysler World Headquarters and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today after Judge Robert E. Gerber of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that GM should be allowed to sell its valuable assets in order for a revamped General Motors to emerge from bankruptcy.< Read more > -
OAKLAND COUNTY WOMAN HONORED FOR WORLD WAR II SERVICE
07/02/09President Obama signed legislation yesterday to award the Congressional Gold Medal to a unit of female pilots who served during World War II. S. 614, which passed the House June 16 after having previously passed the Senate, grants the medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who flew missions within the U.S. during the war.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS, REALTORS, LOCAL FAMILY DISCUSS HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
07/01/09Congressman Gary Peters, the Michigan Association of Realtors and a local family who recently closed on their first home today gathered at the family's new house to discuss the tax credit available–for a few more months–that can save first time homebuyers thousands of dollars on the purchase of a new home.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS STATEMENT ON GM CHOOSING TO MAKE NEW VEHICLES IN MICHIGAN'S NINTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
06/26/09Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement regarding reports that GM has selected Orion Assembly plant, located in his congressional district, to build its new compact and subcompact vehicles.< Read more > -
"MAKE IT IN MICHIGAN" SUPPORTERS DELIVER OPEN LETTER TO GM HEADQUARTERS
06/26/09Congressman Peters, Other Supporters Deliver Letters to GM on behalf of Tens of Thousands Urging GM to Build New Vehicles in MI< Read more > -
OAKLAND COUNTY TO RECEIVE FIFTH HIGHEST ECONOMIC RECOVERY BOND AWARD OF ALL U.S. COUNTIES
06/12/09Oakland County's $260 Million Highest in Michigan< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS INTRODUCES BILL TO EMPOWER SHAREHOLDERS
06/12/09Congressman Peters Carrying Bill to Codify Measures Announced by President Obama This Week to Curb Executive Pay; Bill Also Expands Shareholders' Rights< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS AMENDMENT ON NEW PASSPORT RULES PASSES HOUSE
06/10/09The U.S. House today approved an amendment sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters to require the Obama Administration to assess the economic impact of new passport requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to and from Canada and Mexico.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT'S CHRYSLER DECISION
06/09/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear objections to Chrysler's proposed alliance with Fiat S.p.A.< Read more > -
U.S. HOUSE APPROVES "CASH FOR CLUNKERS" LEGISLATION
06/09/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved H.R. 2751, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act to stimulate the U.S. economy by a wide bipartisan majority of 298-119.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS: INDIANA'S CASE NOT IN BEST INTEREST OF PEOPLE OF INDIANA
06/08/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today regarding the State of Indiana pension funds' attempt to stop Chrysler from achieving a swift emergence from bankruptcy.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON COURT APPROVAL OF NEW CHRYSLER/FIAT ALLIANCE
06/01/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, three GM plants and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement after Judge Arthur Gonzalez ruled that Chrysler could move forward with a proposed alliance with Fiat S.p.A< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON THE FUTURE OF GENERAL MOTORS
06/01/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan congressional district is home to three GM plants scheduled to cease production, Chrysler World Headquarters and more auto suppliers than any district in the country, issued the following statement today following GM's bankruptcy filing and reports of planned plant closures.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO ATTEND PRESIDENTIAL SIGNING OF CREDIT CARDHOLDERS' BILL OF RIGHTS TOMORROW
05/21/09Rep. Peters Co-sponsored Bill and Sponsored Key Amendment< Read more > -
CREDIT CARD HOLDERS' BILL OF RIGHTS HEADS TO OBAMA'S DESK WITH PETERS' AMENDMENT
05/20/09The U.S. House of Representatives today gave final approval to the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, legislation to protect consumers from hidden fees, arbitrary rate changes and other egregious practices. The bill now heads to the president's desk.< Read more > -
MICHIGAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TELLS ENERGY DEPARTMENT THE STATE IS UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO PRODUCE ADVANCED BATTERIES
05/19/09Bipartisan Letter Asks Secretary Chu to Consider Michigan Applications in Light of $700 Million in State Tax Credits and Michigan's "unparalleled expertise and experience"< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON NEW FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
05/19/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan Congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, several General Motors plants and more auto suppliers than any other district in the country, issued the following statement today after the president's announcement of new fuel efficiency standards for automobiles sold in the U.S.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS MEETS WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS TO HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR CREDIT CARD HOLDERS' BILL OF RIGHTS
05/11/09House Passed Bill April 30 with Peters-Sponsored Amendment; Senate Expected to Consider Bill This Week< Read more > -
MOTHER'S DAY GIFT: PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FIRST LADY'S SIGNATURES ADDED TO LOCAL WOMAN'S QUILT
05/09/09Quilt has been Signed by Every President and First Lady for Decades. Waterford Man Worked with Congressman Peters to Get Signatures< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES RESOLUTION HONORING OAKLAND COUNTY MAN
05/04/09The U.S. House of Representatives today approved H. Res 283, a resolution authored by Congressman Gary Peters honoring the life and achievements of Rabbi Charles H. Rosenzveig. The House passed the resolution by a voice vote.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON CHRYSLER'S FUTURE VIABILITY
04/30/09"A solution outside of bankruptcy would have been preferred, but unfortunately a small group of investment firms stood in the way of that outcome. However, I am hopeful that the sacrifices made by Chrysler's responsible stakeholders and the financial support President Obama has committed will allow Chrysler to emerge quickly as a viable and globally competitive automaker...."< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON CHRYSLER/DEBT HOLDER AGREEMENT
04/28/09"I am very pleased that principle banks have reached a deal with Chrysler to restructure the company's debt so it can achieve viability. A month ago when I first wrote to the CEOs of Chrysler's major debt holders they were not even at the table, so this is a very positive development...."< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON GENERAL MOTORS ANNOUNCEMENT
04/27/09"I am extremely concerned with the affect this plan will have here in Michigan. Our state has been hit hard enough already and we cannot afford to be disproportionately impacted by GM job losses.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON CHRYSLER/UAW AGREEMENT
04/26/09"Chrysler workers have done their part to preserve a future for their company. Now the fate of Chrysler and hundreds of thousands of American families rests in the hands of Chrysler's debt holders...< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON CHRYSLER DEBT HOLDER COUNTEROFFER
04/24/09"With this new offer Chrysler's debt holders are still asking for much more than market value for their holdings, which amounts to a taxpayer subsidy. Today's offer was still far from reasonable..."< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES OVER 1,400 NEW COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICERS FOR MICHIGAN
04/23/09Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved H.R. 1139, the COPS Improvements Act, to restore the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. The bill will provide Michigan hiring grants estimated to put 1,429 community police officers on Michigan streets...< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON CHRYSLER DEBT HOLDER COUNTEROFFER
04/21/09Congressman Gary Peters, whose Michigan Congressional district is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, released the following statement in response to reports of a counteroffer from Chrysler's debt holders:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO HOST "CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER" EVENT IN FARMINGTON HILLS
04/16/09Community Residents Invited for Informal Discussion with Rep. Peters< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO MEET WITH LOCAL HIGH-TECH START-UPS AT AUTOMATION ALLEY TODAY
04/15/09Congressman Peters to Highlight Economic Diversification, Discuss Work on House Science and Tech Committee; Start-ups to Give Presentations< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS VOLUNTEERING AT LOCAL FOOD BANK TODAY TO HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR AID, DISCUSS RECOVERY PLAN FOOD BANK FUNDING
04/13/09Local Food Banks Hit with Increased Demand; Michigan Receiving $3.9 Million in Recovery Plan Funding for Food Services< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO HOST "CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER" EVENT IN ROYAL OAK
04/09/09Community Residents Invited for Informal Discussion with Rep. Peters< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS STATEMENT ON VEHICLE FLEET ANNOUNCEMENT
04/09/09Government to invest funds from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to buy new fuel efficient vehicles from the Big Three< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO BANKS: STOP SEEKING MORE TAX DOLLARS THROUGH AUTOMAKERS
04/01/09Rep. Peters Urges Chrysler's Debt Holders, Major Recipients of Taxpayer Support, to Quickly Reach Deal on Debt Forgiveness< Read more > -
REP. PETERS STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE AUTO TASK FORCE ANNOUNCEMENT
03/30/09Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gary Peters, whose District is home to Chrysler World Headquarters, released the following statement today following President Obama's remarks on the future of Chrysler and General Motors:< Read more > -
PONTIAC HEALTH CENTER TO RECEIVE ECONOMIC RECOVERY FUNDS
03/27/09Michigan Health Centers to get over $8.5 Million in Total Funding< Read more > -
MICHIGAN TO RECEIVE $76 MILLION IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY FUNDS
03/26/09Oakland County to Receive $4.9 Million, Oakland Cities to Receive Millions More< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS' BILL TO RECOVER BONUSES PASSES HOUSE
03/19/09Peters' Original Bill Expanded Beyond AIG to Create Surtax on Bonuses Paid by Other Companies Receiving Taxpayer Support< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS INTRODUCES BILL TO RECOVER 100% of AIG BONUSES
03/16/09Legislation Would Create Surtax on Company's Bonuses< Read more > -
LOCAL PARENTS AND KIDS TO JOIN REP. PETERS TO ANNOUNCE CHILD CARE TAX CUT BILL
03/12/09Congressman Peters' First Bill, the "Helping Families Afford to Work Act," Would Provide Tax Credit Worth Up to $6,000 to Offset Rising Cost of Child Care< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OF U.S. AUTO INDUSTRY
03/11/09Rep. Peters Urges Budget Committee to Double Advance Technology Vehicle Program, Fund Grant Program, Increase MEP< Read more > -
HOUSE EXPECTED TO VOTE ON PAY RAISE TODAY
02/25/09The House of Representatives today is expected vote to halt a pay raise for Members of Congress until at least 2011. Congressman Gary Peters, who co-sponsored legislation to stop congressional pay raises in January, reiterated his support for stopping congressional pay raises today.< Read more > -
US CHAMBER, LABOR AND AMERICAN PEOPLE SUPPORT RECOVERY PLAN
02/24/09Following President Obama's signing of an economic recovery plan, business and labor groups across the nation, as well as a bipartisan majority of America's governors and a wide majority of the American people are voicing strong support for the plan...< Read more > -
PETERS STATEMENT ON CHRYSLER GM VIABILITY PLANS
02/17/09Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement today following General Motors and Chrysler's submission of viability plans to the U.S. Treasury Department:< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN GARY PETERS STATEMENT ON SIGNING OF AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT
02/17/09Today President Barack Obama signed H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Following the President's signing of the economic recovery plan, Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement:< Read more > -
REP. PETERS' CALLS HEARD ON CONGRESSIONAL PAY FREEZE
02/11/09Congressman Gary Peters today applauded Congressional leadership's decision to act to halt a pay raise for Members of Congress. Rep. Peters publicly called for a congressional pay freeze last month and co-sponsored H.R. 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act of 2009, to prevent Members of Congress from receiving a pay increase until at least 2011.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS LEADS EFFORT TO SAVE MANUFACTURING FUNDING IN RECOVERY PLAN
02/11/09Congressman Gary Peters is leading an effort to save funding for the creation of manufacturing jobs in the economic recovery plan moving toward completion in Congress. The House-passed version of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, included $30 million in additional funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, but the funding was eliminated in the package approved by the Senate yesterday.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO HOST LOCAL "CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER" EVENTS
02/09/09Congressman Gary Peters will host a series of listening sessions in Oakland County this week. The events will provide an opportunity for area residents to participate in an informal discussion on job creation in Oakland County and other issues residents would like to discuss. The events are free and open to the public.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS STATEMENT ON MONTHLY U.S. JOBS FIGURES
02/06/09The U.S. Department of Labor reported today that the country lost 598,000 jobs in January, the largest one month drop since 1974. The national unemployment rate jumped to 7.6%. The number of unemployed Americans rose to 11.6 million, the most since December 1982. The U.S. has lost 3.6 million jobs since the current recession began, 1.1 million of these in the manufacturing sector. Nearly 1.8 million jobs have been lost in the last three months alone.< Read more > -
HOUSE APPROVES CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE EXPANSION, OBAMA TO SIGN TODAY
02/04/09The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today to renew and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) by a vote of 290-135. President Barack Obama plans to sign the bill later today.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN PETERS COSPONSORING BILL TO FREEZE CONGRESSIONAL PAY
01/27/09Congressman Gary Peters today signed onto legislation to freeze the salaries of Members of Congress. Peters is cosponsoring H.R. 156, the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act of 2009, to prevent Members of Congress from receiving a pay raise until 2011. Peters' action comes less than a week after President Obama signed an executive order to freeze the pay of senior White House staff.< Read more > -
ESTIMATES ON MICHIGAN'S SHARE OF PROPOSED RECOVERY PACKAGE RELEASED
01/23/09As economic recovery legislation moves through Congress, new details have been released that show just what such a package could mean for Michigan. Experts project that if enacted, the bill moving through the U.S. House would provide billions of dollars for local schools and Michigan highways, tax relief for millions of Michigan families, billions in grants and loans to help automakers and 158,000 more jobs in the state.< Read more > -
LOCAL SCHOOLS STAND TO RECEIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS UNDER ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE
01/22/09Local school districts stand to receive millions of dollars for school modernization projects and existing learning programs under the economic recovery package being discussed in Congress. The Congressional Research Service has released estimates of the allocations each Michigan school district would receive under the first draft of the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" if the bill is enacted (please find a list of estimated dollar amounts for each Michigan school district below).< Read more > -
Rep. Peters Statement on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama
01/20/09Congressman Gary Peters released the following statement today following the inauguration of President Barack Obama:< Read more > -
Congressman Gary Peters Statement Marking Martin Luther King Jr Day
01/19/09Congressman Gary Peters issued the following statement today:< Read more > -
HOUSE TO ACT TODAY ON BILL TO REQUIRE BAILOUT MONEY BE USED TO HELP HOMEOWNERS
01/15/09The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote today on a measure that could bring much needed relief to homeowners facing foreclosure. The bill would require that if Congress releases the remaining $350 billion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP, also known as the $700 billion Wall St. bailout), the Treasury Department must allocate $40 to $100 billion of those funds to help homeowners stay in their homes.< Read more > -
REP. PETERS' FIRST STATEMENT ON HOUSE FLOOR: WOMEN DESERVE EQUAL PAY
01/09/09Congressman Gary Peters today delivered his first floor statement as a United States Representative, speaking in support of legislation to promote equal pay for women. H.R. 12, the Paycheck Fairness Act, strengthens the Equal Pay Act President Kennedy signed into law in 1963, closes loopholes allowing employers to avoid anti-discrimination laws and strengthens penalties for discriminatory employers. The Act passed the House today by a vote of 256-163.< Read more > -
PETERS STATEMENT ON DECEMBER JOBS REPORT, NEED FOR JOB-CREATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE
01/09/09The U.S. Department of Labor reported today that the country lost 524,000 jobs in December and the national unemployment rate jumped to 7.2%. More than 11 million Americans are now unemployed, the most in nearly 25 years. In total, the country lost about 2.6 million jobs in 2008, the most since 1945.< Read more > -
CONGRESSMAN GARY PETERS TAKES OATH, OFFICIALLY ASSUMES OFFICE
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CONGRESSMAN PETERS TO SERVE ON INFLUENTIAL
01/05/09Amid intense competition, the House Democratic Steering Committee has nominated Congressman Gary Peters to serve on the powerful Financial Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The full Democratic Caucus is expected to approve the assignment soon. The Financial Services Committee has jurisdiction over all components of the nation's housing and financial services sectors including banking, insurance, real estate, public and assisted housing, and securities.< Read more >