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Oct 23, 2012
52 Reps. Want 100% Made-in-the-USA Military Uniforms
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Mike Michaud (D-ME) and Duncan Hunter (R-CA) sent a bipartisan letter signed by 50 of their colleagues to the Department of Defense (DOD) urging full compliance with the letter and the spirit of the Berry Amendment, which would ensure military uniforms are 100 percent made in the United States. Michaud has been pushing this issue because of its direct impact on Maine manufacturing and footwear jobs, including approximately 900 New Balance workers in Norway, Norridgewock and Skowhegan.
Oct 4, 2012
U.S. to Investigate Canadian Paper Mill Deal
PRESQUE ISLE, ME – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud praised United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk for promptly responding to his request to examine the details of the financial package offered by the provincial government of Nova Scotia to a paper mill in Port Hawkesbury. Michaud sent a letter to USTR Kirk on September 26th requesting that he obtain complete information about the province’s rescue package and determine whether it is consistent with Canada’s NAFTA and World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. If violations are found, Michaud has urged for expeditious action.
Oct 3, 2012
Michaud Pushes for US-Made Military Uniforms
WASHINGTON, DC – A news story recently highlighted the story of a deployed Air Force Master Sergeant who was twice issued boots made in China. When he asked how he could exchange them for American-made boots, he was told “good luck.” Congressman Mike Michaud is now joining forces with Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) to build support across the aisle on Capitol Hill in order to put pressure on the Department of Defense (DOD) to address this issue and broader military procurement problems.
Oct 1, 2012
Madawaska to Receive $250,000 for Economic Development and Tourism Promotion
Issues: Job Creation and the Economy
PRESQUE ISLE, ME – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has approved $250,000 for the Town of Madawaska. According to the NBRC, the funding will be used to promote a regional effort to expand economic development and tourism opportunities for communities in the St. John Valley region by investing in the expansion of recreational facilities within the towns of Madawaska, St. Agatha, and Frenchville. The NBRC funds will be matched with state and local funds for a total project cost of $692,512. This effort is in advance of the 2014 World Acadian Congress event that will take place in the region.
Sep 26, 2012
Michaud Pushes for U.S. Response to Canadian Paper Mill Subsidies
BANGOR, ME – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud, a former papermaker, urged the U.S. government to examine the details of the financial package offered by the provincial government of Nova Scotia to a paper mill in Port Hawkesbury. Michaud sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk asking him to obtain complete information about the province’s rescue package and to determine whether it is consistent with Canada’s NAFTA and WTO commitments. If violations are found, Michaud urges expeditious action.
Sep 24, 2012
Michaud Praises Investment in Potato Research
Issues: Agriculture
LEWISTON, ME – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for providing $249,600 to the University of Maine in Orono for research into potato breeding and variety development for improved quality and pest resistance for the New England region.
Sep 21, 2012
Michaud Introduces Bill to Help Gagetown Veterans
Issues: Fighting for our Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud, Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, introduced a bill to help Maine veterans concerned about Agent Orange and herbicide exposure at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Gagetown. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not have comprehensive data on the veterans who applied for compensation based on their exposure at CFB Gagetown. The bill Michaud introduced today would create a CFB Gagetown Registry, which would require the VA to maintain a special record that tracks individuals who were possibly exposed to toxins through their military service.
Sep 21, 2012
Dover-Foxcroft Project Receives $1.5 Million from EDA
Issues: Job Creation and the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will provide Pine Crest Development Corp. $1,508,200 to support the renovation of the former Mayo Mill in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.
Sep 21, 2012
Michaud Introduces Bill to Prevent LIHEAP Cuts
Issues: Energy
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud introduced a bipartisan bill to protect Maine and other states from additional cuts to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “The LIHEAP Stability Act” would update the formula used to distribute LIHEAP funds to ensure Maine and other qualifying states receive at least what they did when the program was fully funded at $5.1 billion in Fiscal Year 2010.
Sep 20, 2012
Michaud Introduces Resolution Recognizing Critical Forestry Program’s Anniversary
Issues: Agriculture
Maine Congressman and Mississippi Senator introduced bill signed by President Kennedy 50 years ago
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