Lineup for Sunday's TV news shows Oct 12, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. and Bob Casey, D-Pa. (San Francisco Chronicle)
US lawmakers support Obama bid to end military gay ban Oct 12, 2009
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Late TV Listings Oct 11, 2009
Guests: Senator John McCain of Arizona; Dr. Anne Schuchat of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Senators Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Robert Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania. 9 a.m. (CNN). (Boston Globe)
Medical professionals make bad climate prescription Oct 10, 2009
Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow to help push cap-and-trade legislation through the U.S. Senate. Dean Sienko, medical director of the Ingham County Health Department, claims several diseases, including malaria, West Nile virus and Lyme disease, have become more common due to climate change. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
GOP, even some liberals, dismiss Obama's prize Oct 10, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. chastised the GOP's Steele for his remarks, and noted that conservative activists had cheered when Obama failed last week to bring the 2016 Olympic Games to Chicago. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dole bucks GOP advice, says health reform needed Oct 8, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. said a vote originally expected by Tuesday has been pushed back, because the Congressional Budget Office is still crunching cost and coverage numbers. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Insurers: Coverage Penalty Has To Have Bite Oct 6, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. said, "We all have to be part of the solution and have health care, but we don't want an onerous burden on individuals or families.". (Click2Houston, TX)
A question of health and women’s equality Oct 2, 2009
At which point, Michigan s Debbie Stabenow quipped, I think your mom probably did. For that matter, so did his wife and daughter. (Boston Globe)
Senate panel approves Cantwell amendment Oct 2, 2009
"Other Democrats supported the amendment."This is an important piece of the puzzle," said Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said it would give the states more choices and more options."No matter what your party, ideology or philosophy, I think this should get broad support," Schumer said.But Republicans countered that the cost were uncertain and could affect other parts of the Baucus bill, such as medical exchanges or markets that consumers and small business could use... (Fresno Bee)
A question of health and equality Oct 2, 2009
At which point, Michigan's Debbie Stabenow quipped, "I think your mom probably did.". For that matter, so did his wife and daughter. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Dems Turn Back GOP Health Bill Tax Amendments Oct 2, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. joined Republicans in voting "yes." Her state is home to major labor unions that oppose the tax because they fear members' health plans would be affected. (Newsmax)
Bid to strengthen abortion provision shot down Oct 1, 2009
Debbie Stabenow of Michigan challenged the amendment, saying it would amount to a new restriction on abortion rights in which women with private health insurance would have to purchase supplemental coverage for abortions. Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Rich Senator, ‘Poor’ Senator Sep 30, 2009
Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich. also owns Capitol Hill property, according to public records. (Roll Call)
Gillibrand, Schumer fall short of $1M Sep 30, 2009
Only two -- Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Max Baucus of Montana -- have negative net worths ... Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich. (Albany Business Review, NY)
RedState Morning Briefing Sep 26, 2009
Today the Senate voted, by voice vote, on an amendment by Senator Debbie Stabenow. Keep in mind that Senator Stabenow offered just one amendment to the healthcare legislation. (Human Events Online)
Democrats save core of health proposal Sep 26, 2009
Senator Debbie Stabenow, Democrat of Michigan, said such requirements were needed because many insurance policies did not cover important services like maternity care. Kyl said, I don t need maternity care. (Boston Globe)
Bruce takes us all home safely, we hope Sep 26, 2009
Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) argued that insurers must be required to cover basic maternity care. (In several states there are no such requirements. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
House passes bill to prevent government shutdown... Sep 26, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. told Kyl that about 60 percent of insurance companies selling to individuals do not cover maternity care. (The Drudge Report)
Senate Cloaks Obamacare Sep 24, 2009
Debbie Stabenow (D, MI)Sen. Ron Wyden (D, OR). (Human Events Online)
Health bill undergoes revisions Sep 23, 2009
Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joins Morning Joe to discuss the Senate Finance Committee's health bill and trying to find the middle ground. Morning Joe. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Max Baucus wants to come home Sep 23, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, reminded her colleagues. Unfortunately, by the time the panel broke for a vote (and some lunch) three and a quarter hours later, the only thing they'd done was talk -- and talk and talk and talk -- about how pleased they were to be there working. (Salon)
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Toughest test coming up for health care overhaul - Yahoo. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Toughest Test Coming Up For Health Overhaul Sep 20, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. a committee member. (Click2Houston, TX)
Senate OKs more than $18M for Michigan projects Sep 19, 2009
Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin say the next-largest appropriation is 3 million to replace the bridge carrying Wadhams Road over the Black River in St. Clair County. Also included is 650,000 to replace a roof at the Detroit Institute of Arts. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Senates health fix would cost $856B Sep 17, 2009
Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, and Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Packed congressional agenda till end of year Sep 8, 2009
Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich. a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee. (TheHill.com)
Enjoying the Health Care Debate? You'll Love the Climate-Change Debate. Sep 1, 2009
Add in Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin (both of Michigan), Mark Pryor (Arkansas), John Rockefeller (West Virginia), Jim Webb (Virginia), and Claire McCaskill (Missouri), all of whom for the Climate Security Act of 2008, and you've got a good dozen Democrats likely to be skittish about climate legislation as envisioned by the House. That's not to say Republicans will be entirely united. (Slate)
The notables who attended Senator Kennedy's funeral Aug 30, 2009
Senator Debbie Stabenow. Senator Mark Udall. (Boston Globe)
Senators postpone climate change trip Aug 27, 2009
Barbara Boxer of California, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan had planned to attend. Kennedy died Tuesday. (Juneau Empire)
Senators postpone Alaska trip for Kennedy funeral Aug 27, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. Their itinerary included a trip to Southcentral Alaska to see retreating glaciers, forests damaged by invasive species and drying wetlands. (Anchorage Daily News)
Begich to show 4 senators effects of warming in Alaska Aug 26, 2009
The senators are Barbara Boxer of California, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan. Three of the senators are members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Boxer is the chair. (Anchorage Daily News)
At the end: Empty lots and pocketbooks Aug 26, 2009
Michigan senator Debbie Stabenow said the program was incredibly successful at doing just that. In just a short time, Cash for Clunkers provided a tremendous boost to our state and our nation's economy, Stabenow said in a press release. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
GM to assemble Volt battery packs in Michigan Aug 15, 2009
Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, and veteran Democratic U.S. Reps. John Dingell and Sandy Levin touting the plant and the Volt itself as keys to the state's drive to revive its hard-hit economy. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Obama Birth Certificate Spotted In Bogus Moon Landing Footage Aug 14, 2009
Tom Daschle, Tom Harkin, Max Baucus, Ernest Hollings, Debbie Stabenow, Bill Nelson, and representatives Charles Rangel and Jim McDermott. Show me a half-dozen Republican senators attending a birther movie premiere, and I'll pretend to believe that Olbermann went to the Ivy League Cornell. (Human Events Online)
Who buys a Hummer these days? Aug 14, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, Democrat Senator from Michigan says that climate change is very real because she can feel it when I m flying. The storms are more volatile. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Senator: I feel global warming when I fly... Aug 13, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, Energy Leader (National Review, 08 ... Yet in an interview with the Detroit News Monday, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D., Mich ... Senator Debbie Stabenow: "Global warming creates volatility. I feel it when I'm flying.". (The Drudge Report)
Read Hannity's America Aug 13, 2009
Well, at least according to Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. The National Review Online reports that the senator recently said this about global warming: "Climate change is very real. Global warming creates volatility and I feel it when I'm flying. The storms are more volatile.". (Fox News)
Stabenow expects health care deal by end of year Aug 12, 2009
Debbie Stabenow said Monday that she expects a health care overhaul to pass by the end of the year, but she first wants to make sure people can afford the coverage they would be required to have. "You just can't say to somebody making 50,000, 60,000, 70,000 a year that you have to pay 1,000 a month for insurance," Stabenow told health officials and local leaders at a county health department. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Local flock to car lots for Cash for Clunkers Aug 9, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan. "I mean, there has been nothing more immediate, nothing more temporary, nothing more timely, than the cars program.". (WWLTV.com, LA)
Mailbag: Clunkers and health care (Aug. 8) Aug 8, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. Some dealers said the process took upward of an hour for each transaction, caused repeated rejections and consumed many hours submitting and resubmitting data. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Critics question impact of extending 'clunkers' Aug 7, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. Erin Kelly of the Republic Washington Bureau and the Associated Press contributed to this article. (AZCentral -- News)
US boosts car scrappage by $2bn Aug 7, 2009
"The reality is this is a programme that has been working," said Senator Debbie Stabenow. "Consumers believe it's working. Small business people believe it's working. People who make steel and aluminium and advertisers... and everyone who's involved in the larger economic impact of the auto industry believe it is working.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Congress OKs US$2bil for trading old cars for new like the one in M'sia Aug 7, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Published: Friday August 7, 2009 MYT 12:04:00 PM. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Congress OKs $2B Refill Of 'Clunkers' Aug 7, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. Automakers are planning for a boost in sales. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cash-for-clunkers program keeps rolling Aug 7, 2009
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow called the program "one of the most important and successful stimuli we have had. It has not only boosted auto sales but the overall economy as well.". However, other senators disagree and have asked for amendments to the program such as excluding richer consumers and increasing the amount of vouchers to help lower-income Americans purchase vehicles. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cash-for-clunkers flush with cash again Aug 7, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Viewed - Politics. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Senate Dems Race to Sway GOP on "Clunkers" Aug 5, 2009
Jim DeMint, R-S.C., said of the program, "It just doesn't make any sense, borrowing money from our children, and then saying, Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., one of the most fiscally conservative senators, was undecided on whether to mount a filibuster of the bill. "I'm going to hold my fire for right now until I see what happens," Coburn said. The clunkers funding was running into a busy Senate calendar, only days before lawmakers were to depart for an August recess, that included debate on the... (CBS News)
Overly successful ‘Clunker' looking to get re-funded Aug 4, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. The backlog had been building for weeks. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Democrats seek Republican support for car rebates Aug 4, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, said of Obama. As the Senate works to extend the program, many dealers said they were concerned they could be on the hook for some of the money if the Senate fails to act. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
House approves extending cash for clunkers Aug 3, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich ... Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Local car buyers eager to trade in clunkers (32) Aug 2, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. Because of the overwhelming demand, the program briefly was suspended Thursday, and then the House of Representatives approved a plan to add another 2 billion to keep the program operating for as life support for the ailing American auto industry. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
US seeks to continue car rebates Aug 1, 2009
No precise sales figures are available but the Associated Press has quoted Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow as saying that some 40,000 sales have been completed through the scheme, with dealers estimating that a further 200,000 deals are in the pipeline. In the House debate, some Republicans criticised the way in which the scheme had been implemented. (BBC News -- Americas)
Congress moves to extend autos 'clunkers' plan Aug 1, 2009
"It still potentially will be a lot of work to get it passed in the Senate," said Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow, a staunch auto industry ally and co-author of the original "clunker" proposal in the spring that sought $4 billion. But White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said the administration was confident "we'll have a solution.". (Scientific American)
House OK’s more funds for ‘clunkers’ Aug 1, 2009
Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, called the promotion a success and urged additional funding. However, Senator Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat, and Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, issued a joint statement asking that any extension come with higher fuel efficiency standards and greater emissions reductions. (Boston Globe)
US on track to pump $2 bln into cash-for-clunkers program Aug 1, 2009
Democratic Senators Carl Levin (L) and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan talk to reporters about efforts by the Congress to save the "cash-for-clunkers" program in Washington. The US House of Representatives voted later Friday to pump another two billion dollars into the program that lets consumers trade in gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more efficient vehicles. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Program's uncertaintysqueezes dealers Aug 1, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. discusses the Houses plans to pass $2 billion to keep the cash for clunkers program running. (MSNBC -- Business)
Cash-for-Clunkers runs out of cash Aug 1, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. announced on Thursday that more than 200,000 recent automobile sales were connected to the CARS program. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Click to read:House OKs Extra $2B on "Cash for Clunkers" Aug 1, 2009
"And that car sure didn't look like it was a "clunker" but looked like a fairly decent late model car just being scrapped, what a phenominal and outrageous waste of resources in this country, oh yes, the metal can be recycled, but lost in that hooha is the fact that fossil fuels were used up in every phase of producing that car, will be used more to recycle it, and even more wasted melting that steel down again, energy that is never recovered again. It takes a blast furnace of about 3,000... (CBS News)
House Plans Bill to Add $2 Billion to Clunkers Aug 1, 2009
and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. The Senate is in session next week. (SmartMoney)
House approves additional $2 billion for 'cash for clunkers' program Aug 1, 2009
Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. said about 40,000 vehicle sales had been completed through the program but dealers estimated they were trying to complete transactions on another 200,000 vehicles. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Will Special Interests Stymie Health-Care Reform? Jul 31, 2009
"He's killing me," says Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, referring to the hordes of special-interest groups that have camped on her doorstep and clogged her phone lines. Stabenow is smiling as she says it. (Time.com)
US may suspend ‘cash for clunkers’ Jul 31, 2009
Last night US Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, called the program a success and urged Congress and the White House to provide additional funding for it to continue until November. Material from Globe wire services was used in this story. (Boston Globe)
USW Requests Appearance Before USTR on China Tire Imports Remedy Jul 28, 2009
In a bipartisan letter on the China tire trade case sent to the President on July 16 by eleven U.S. Senators including Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Richard Burr (R-SC), Arlen Specter (D-PA), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), all calling for adoption of the ITC's recommendations. They wrote: "Across the country, Americans are increasingly frustrated with the impacts of unfair trade practices on working families. The Section 421 case is an important test case in that regard and an... (PR Newswire)
Letter to the Editor: Why the rush on health care reform? Jul 25, 2009
Debbie Stabenow s Web site would have you believe her 13 bullet points refer to Obama s health care plan. Only one of the bullets are what is really happening and that is about pre-existing conditions and not being able to get insurance. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Lawmakers: Health Overhaul Has Been Slowed Jul 13, 2009
Debbie Stabenow of Michigan says Obama would be pleased with the progress toward overhaul, while Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire says it's "highly unlikely" his finance committee would move because the legislation isn't even written. (Newsmax)
