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Michigan GOP gathers to pick convention delegates
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A visit by former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and a video speech by presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife, Ann, are aimed at building excitement among 2,500 Michigan Republicans gathering in Detroit for this weekend's state...
Tags: Voting, Reince Priebus, Michele Bachmann, Politics, Mitt Romney
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Romney, Santorum battle for Northern Michigan votes
TRAVERSE CITY -- Fighting for key voter territory, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum attempted to upstage Michigan native and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at a last-minute stop Sunday in Traverse City, several hours before Romney...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Debbie Stabenow, Judges, Politics, Mitt Romney
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Economic growth revised down but jobless claims hit 44-month low
Money & CompanyThe U.S. economy grew at a sluggish annual rate of 1.8% from July through September, down from earlier estimates, the government said Thursday. The new data threw some cold water on hopes that the economic recovery had picked up significant...... -
House Amendment To Protect S.S. Badger Passes
FOX 17 Web ProducerThe U.S. House of Representatives Friday approved protection for the S.S. Badger, the historic car ferry that runs out of Ludington. The body approved by a voice vote an amendment to H.R. 2838, a bill that provides funding for the U.S. Coast Guard. Rep....Tags: Environmental Politics, U.S. Coast Guard, Tourism and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Travel
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Ferry supporters seek coal ash dumping exemption
TRAVERSE CITY — A provision approved by the U.S. House would allow the nation's last coal-powered steamship to continue dumping waste ash into Lake Michigan after a grace period ends next year. Operators of the S.S. Badger, a 410-foot ferryboat...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Coal, Travel, Environmental Issues, Gardens and Parks
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Congressman Presents 5 Vets With WWII, Korea & Vietnam Medals -- Including His Own Father
FOX 17 News ReporterYears of service and dedication were rewarded Saturday afternoon, when U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga issued five veterans of war with medals. One of the men honored is Huizenga's father, Gerald. Rep. Huizenga, who serves the 2nd Congressional District, gave...Tags: Netherlands, Awards and Prizes, Veterans Affairs, U.S. Army, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Man charged with trying to assassinate congresswoman
Authorities on Sunday charged a 22-year-old man described as a pot-smoking loner with trying to assassinate Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and killing others at a political event, revealing that he had scrawled on an envelope the words “my assassination&...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics, Judges, Laws
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New West Michigan Congressmen To Be Sworn In Today
FOX 17 News Web ProducerIn a unusual lineup of the political planets, both U.S. Representatives serving Kent and Ottawa Counties are new and will be sworn in today in Washington, DC. Justin Amash, from the district that includes Grand Rapids, will replace retiring Vern Ehlers....Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Washington, DC, Rick Snyder, Government
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Sketches of Michigan's congressional delegation
Michigan's U.S. House delegation: 1ST DISTRICT: NAME: Dan Benishek AGE: 58 (Born April 20, 1952) RESIDENCE: Crystal Falls PARTY: Republican EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in biology, University of Michigan, 1974; medical degree, Wayne State...Tags: Bill Schuette, Real Estate, Politics, Public Officials, Justin Amash
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Fresh faces: 5 of Michigan's House delegation new
DETROIT (AP) — A third of Michigan's congressional delegation in 2011 is new, though lawmakers from the state still will wield considerable clout in Washington in the new year.
The Republican domination in November means two of the state's U.S....Tags: Washington (U.S. state), Lobbying, Politics, Forestry and Timber, Lakes and Ponds
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Freshman Rep. Huizenga snowmobiles across Michigan district
BALDWIN, Mich. (AP) — Bill Huizenga is hitting the trail this week. No, not the campaign trail. The snowmobile trail. The freshman Republican congressman from Zeeland began a snowmobile tour of the 2nd District on Thursday. It's to continue...Tags: Elections, Teaching and Learning, Students, Politics, Michigan
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