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Military sexual assaults: The time to act is now
May 24, 2013 WASHINGTON — Right now, America is facing an epidemic of sexual assaults in our military. The facts on this issue are truly frightening. more »» 
A message to President Obama
May 23, 2013 FLINT — If I had the chance to say one thing to President Obama about his leadership and the actions of his administration in recent days, it would be “You’re better than this. more »» 
Grads: Beware temptation to assume you’re right
May 21, 2013 WASHINGTON — On May 4, I had the honor of delivering the commencement address to the Adrian College Class of 2013. more »»
Congress must complete dairy policy reform
May 13, 2013 WILSON — After months of uncertainty and false starts, May could be a turning point in Washington, DC, when it comes to reforming farm policy. more »» 
Little things make a big difference
May 9, 2013 FLINT — When I was a kid, my mother would sometimes say to me, “Be careful what you do, you never know who’s watching. more »» 
Just another prom prop
May 2, 2013 FLINT — What I don’t understand about the female species could fill a 100 gigabyte flash drive. And yet I always discover something more that I didn’t realize I didn’t understand. more »» 
Washington and 2nd Amendment rights
April 29, 2013 WASHINGTON — Like many people from Northern Michigan, I grew up around firearms and I’m a lifetime gun owner. more »»
Knowledge key to prevent financial crimes
April 26, 2013 EDITOR’S NOTE: In observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week, the Daily Press will be publishing articles throughout the week authored by agencies which support the victims of crime locally. more »»
Victim Impact Panel gives strong message
April 25, 2013 EDITOR’S NOTE: In observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week, the Daily Press will be publishing articles throughout the week authored by agencies which support the victims of crime locally. more »» 
Rotary phones and other ancient stuff
April 25, 2013 FLINT — Now that we’re past 50, I’ve noticed that the world wastes no opportunity to let the lovely yet formidable Marcia and I know how ancient we are. more »»
It’s time to talk about it
April 24, 2013 EDITOR’S NOTE: In observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week, the Daily Press will be publishing articles throughout the week authored by agencies which support the victims of crime locally. more »»
New challenges, new solutions
April 23, 2013 EDITOR’S NOTE: In observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week, the Daily Press will be publishing articles throughout the week authored by agencies which support the victims of crime locally. more »» 
Review shows need for reform of base costs
April 23, 2013 WASHINGTON — Recently, the Senate Armed Services Committee, which I chair, completed a year-long investigation into the costs of maintaining our nation’s overseas military presence. more »»
Remember the victims of crime
April 22, 2013 EDITOR’S NOTE: In observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week, the Daily Press will be publishing articles throughout the week authored by agencies which support the victims of crime locally. more »» 
The Weather Whiners of America
April 18, 2013 FLINT — One can only endure so much before one must act. My god, it’s been half a year since reasonable weather! Six. Months. That’s more than any human being should have to endure. more »» 
Progress in the fight against tax abuses
April 9, 2013 WASHINGTON — In March, the Senate passed a budget resolution. more »» 
Gay marriage: The sky isn’t falling
April 4, 2013 FLINT — I don’t understand those who get so upset about gay marriage. You’d think the sky was going to fall. “This is the beginning of the end for society as we know it,” they moan. more »»
No easy fix
March 28, 2013 FLINT — In the winter of 2009, General Motors received billions in federal bailout money. In the summer of 2009, I bought a Chevy Malibu. more »» 
Wall Street hasn’t ended its excesses
March 26, 2013 WASHINGTON — In April 2012, Americans were confronted with a story of Wall Street excess and derivatives disaster now known as the JPMorgan Chase whale trades. more »»
National debt has impact on Upper Peninsula businesses
March 23, 2013 MARQUETTE — As CEO of the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) it is my duty to see that we do everything in our power to “stimulate and sustain a vibrant regional economy by facilitating... more »» 
Armed and dangerous
March 21, 2013 FLINT — While flying along at 37,000 feet last week I had an awful realization: I was armed. more »» |
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