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Feb 22, 2011
| Roll Call
Heard on the Hill: A Sign of the Times
“I’ve been in Washington for 44 days and no one has hiked to the fifth floor of the Cannon building and asked me to spend less money. By contrast, nearly everyone back in Northern Michigan I meet asks me to stop the federal government’s out-of-control spending,”
Feb 22, 2011
| Fox News Channel
A Sign of the Times on Capitol Hill
Issues: Budget and Spending
"Back in Michigan everyone I talk to when going back to the district says we gotta cut spending," Benishek says, "Everyone here says don't cut spending for me. We need to cut spending."
Feb 4, 2011
| TV 6 News
Benishek Opens Marquette Office
"Congressman Dan Benishek was the man of the hour Thursday night at an open house for his Marquette office. Over 100 area constituents lined up to meet their representative. His new South Front Street office was packed with supporters."
Feb 2, 2011
| 7 And 4 News
Congressman Benishek Visits District
Issues: Congressional Issues
"We're going to have that opportunity every month, and then I'll be going through a different set of cities next month probably, because I want people to get a hold of me," said Benishek.
Feb 2, 2011
| 9 and 10 News
Congressman Benishek Touring Home District
"Congressman Dan Benishek made a stop in Boyne City Tuesday morning to hear from people in his district. Benishek represents the first congressional district -- the largest district east of the Mississippi. Along with most republicans, Benishek is fighting to repeal the new healthcare bill. He's also focused on tackling the federal deficit. He says he is still getting used to his new job, but Congressman ..."
Feb 1, 2011
| The Alpena News
Benishek: Need to get real about fixing the deficit
Issues: Budget and Spending
"We need to get serious about what is happening and get real about fixing the deficit, because we can't go on with a trillion dollar deficit" Benishek said. "I think the number one issue is to be sure we get the budget balanced and create fiscal responsibility because I think the unemployment rate and our future economy hinge on that. We just can't afford to spend money we don't have anymore."
Jan 31, 2011
Congressman Benishek Names Casework Staff
Congressman Dan Benishek (MI-01) today announced the appointments of area residents to work in his offices across Michigan’s First Congressional District.
Dec 30, 2010
| From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
112th United States Congress
Issues: Congressional Issues
The One Hundred Twelfth United States Congress is the next meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2011 to January 3, 2013.
