Tag Archives: Debbie Stabenow

Carl Levin’s explanation for voting no on tax cuts for the super-rich

I just received the following from Michigan Senator Carl Levin, explaining why he chose to vote against the President’s so-called “compromise” with Republicans. I’ve yet to receive anything from Michigan’s other Senator, Debbie Stabenow, explaining why she voted in a favor of the deal, which promises to deliver big tax breaks for the super-rich, ultimately […]

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Republican tax cuts for the wealthy, to pass with Stabenow’s support

Remember a few days ago, how I told you that I was proud of our Senator, Debbie Stabenow, for standing up for her constituents and vowing to fight against the extension of the Bush tax cuts for the super-rich, which haven’t worked to stimulate the economy these past ten years, and which would put our […]

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God bless Bernie Sanders

Until I can find a better highlight reel, this clip from Keith Olbermann’s show will have to do. I don’t know what good it will ultimately do, but, if you’re like me, you felt a least a little spark of hope as you listened to Senator Sanders speak truth to power on the floor of […]

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Stabenow on Maddow

I guess this was on TV last night. I hadn’t seen it until just now, though, when I followed a link left by someone in the comments section. I don’t consider myself to be a huge fan of Stabenow’s but I really like what she has to say here about the Republican opposition to extending […]

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At least one train stopped in Ypsi this year

A week or so ago, the President of Amtrak disembarked from a train in Depot Town and met with elected officials on the future of regional rail. I, sadly, wasn’t invited to participate, but Ypsi City Council member Pete Murdock just passed along the following letter, about the meeting, from Carmine Palombo, Director of Transportation […]

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