Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Timothy Walberg [R, MI-7]

Political insider: Congressional hopeful says rival is a fake Dem

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...Michigan connection would be a good way to raise money. Blue America previously endorsed Mark Schauer , who lost in 2008 to Tim Walberg after one term in Congress. "Trevor is the example of the inclusive spirit of what 'Vogue' was all about in the '90s

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Political insider: Congressional hopeful says rival is a fake Dem

2012-05-31T00:58:20Z

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a "Ballad of Thad McCotter" Wednesday for the guitar-playing congressman ... who lost in 2008 to Tim Walberg after one term in Congress. "Trevor is the example of the inclusive spirit ...

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Outstate congressional races may offer serious challenges

2012-05-29T17:14:14Z

No one can doubt that U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Jackson) is consistently right wing in representing the 7th District, which takes in Jackson and the south central part of the state. Walberg was first elected in 2006, lost to Democrat Mark ...

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Prayer before school board meetings pushed by Rep. Tim Walberg

2012-05-26T07:16:30Z

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg wants the U.S. House to approve a resolution supporting prayer before school board meetings. Walberg, R-Tipton, whose district includes Jackson County, is the sponsor of House Resolution 662. A resolution is not a law, but ...

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Stearns tries to help disabled

2012-05-22T18:19:48Z

Stearns indicated that might change. In an email he said he had spoken with Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., chairman of the subcommittee, and Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, about conducting hearings ...

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Stearns tries to help disabled

2012-05-22T18:19:48Z

Stearns tries to help disabled

2012-05-21T19:54:03Z

George Weeks: Centrists fading factor in politics

2012-05-20T07:09:18Z

The Club for Growth report, as noted by the Detroit News, said Rep. Justin Amash, R-Cascade Township, who replaced Ehlers, was one of only three out of 87 conservatives in Congress to score 100 percent. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, who has the seat once held by

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George Weeks: Centrists fading factor in politics

2012-05-20T07:09:18Z

Joe Schwarz will remain independent

2012-05-19T12:39:46Z

ANN ARBOR (WKZO) -- Dr. Joe Schwarz has apparently decided that he will not run as a democrat to challenge incumbent Tim Walberg this fall ... than being tied down as a freshman congressman. Sources say the real reason may be because Democratic ...

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GOP looks to encourage prayer at school board meetings

2012-05-18T16:44:20Z

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and 33 other House Republicans are hoping to encourage school boards around the country to pray at their meetings, and are leaning on a 1983 Supreme Court case to argue that voluntary prayer at school boards and other ...

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Commentary: With Schmidt defection, Democrats' house of cards collapses

2012-05-17T01:00:37Z

and decent fellow would be hard to find — flirted with running as a Democrat against U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton. Schwarz, a Battle Creek physician and long-time Republican officeholder, eventually declined to switch parties, even though ...

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Commentary: With Schmidt defection, Democrats' house of cards collapses

2012-05-17T01:00:00Z

...— a more affable, courteous, and decent fellow would be hard to find — flirted with running as a Democrat against U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton. Schwarz, a Battle Creek physician and long-time Republican officeholder, eventually declined to switch

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Column: Federal government still not addressing its spending addiction

2012-05-16T09:30:03Z

secure our spot in the global market and preserve the American dream. — U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, represents the 7th Congressional District, which includes Jackson County.

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Michigan House Dem from Grand Rapids bolts for GOP

2012-05-16T01:00:00Z

...facing off because of redistricting. Jackson Democratic Party chairman Ruben Marquez filed petitions to challenge U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, joining Newport attorney Kurt Haskell in the Democratic primary. Walberg's GOP opposition is Dan Davis of

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Michigan House Dem from Grand Rapids bolts for GOP

2012-05-16T00:54:39Z

Jackson Democratic Party chairman Ruben Marquez filed petitions to challenge U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, joining Newport attorney Kurt Haskell in the Democratic primary. Walberg's GOP opposition is Dan Davis of Riga and Mike Stahly of Potterville.

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Ruben Marquez II seeking Earl Poleski's seat, joining dad on the ballot

2012-05-15T17:38:00Z

SUMMIT TWP. -- Ruben Marquez II, whose father Ruben Marquez is seeking U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg's seat in Congress, filed to seek the state House seat now held Rep. Earl Poleski. Marquez II was not immediately available for comment on Tuesday ...

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Walberg: This has not been a ‘do-nothing’ session of Congress

2012-05-15T16:55:03Z

Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, told Lenawee County Republicans Monday that charges of a “do-nothing” Congress are not justified. Walberg was the keynote speaker at the party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner, which drew about 105 people to the Christian Famil

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Codels to Asia, anyone?

2012-05-15T01:00:00Z

...we’re hearing others who might be on board include: GOP Reps. Virginia Foxx (N.C.), Phil Roe (Tenn.), Erik Paulsen (Minn.) and Tim Walberg (Mich.), and Democratic Rep. Mike McIntyre (N.C.), plus spouses and staff. There are still some seats left. Sign

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Michigan: Filing Deadline Arrives With No Surprises

2012-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Tim Walberg (R) will not have a top challenger for his re-election race this November, leaving Democrats with a major recruitment hole in the Michigan map. Instead, Democrats will focus their efforts on a rerun race between freshman Rep. Dan Benishek (R

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