Senator Carl Levin

Democrat  •  Michigan  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 1979
Current Term 2009 - 2014 View All
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10/28/09
Obama revives military trials at Guantanamo

...House in Washington. From left are, Mullen, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich. and the president. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) - AP WASHINGTON President Barack Obama brought back Bush

10/28/09
Defense bill includes money to sway Taliban

...whether to send thousands more U.S. troops into Afghanistan next year. Several prominent Senate Democrats, including Sen .Carl Levin, D-Mich., have publicly backed more money to develop Afghan security forces instead of sending more U.S. troops there. O

10/28/09
RE: Carl Levin

Yesterday Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) gave a concise speech on the floor of the Senate emphasizing the need to pass the federal unemployment extension as ...

Source: Gather.com
10/27/09
MSU to receive research funds

The funds, which total more than $5.1 million were announced by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Monday. ...

Source: MSU State News
10/27/09
Dems to Unveil Offshore Tax Evasion Bill

...file their tax return. Failure to do so could incur a penalty of up to $50,000.The bill also includes a provision from Sen. Carl Levin, (D.,Mich.) that would close a loophole by which U.S. banks helped foreign account-holders to avoid dividend withholdi

10/27/09
Kerry Urges Caution in Adding Troops

...include senior military officials.Although Sen. Kerry's views have been articulated in the past by others -- particularly Sen. Carl Levin (D., Mich.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee -- his recent high-profile role in Kabul is likely

10/27/09
OBITUARY: Leonard Haggerty served his country, city, county

...sincere, wise and always a pleasure to be around." "Leonard always greeted everyone with a warm smile," said U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Michigan. "He had an indomitable spirit that lifted up his community and all of us privileged to know and work with him.

10/27/09
Bill aims to crack down on overseas tax cheats

...he proposed this year. Lawmakers have been working for years on proposals to stop tax cheats from hiding assets overseas. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., who has worked on the issue, estimated the U.S. loses $100 billion a year in tax revenue because of inter

Source: WCAX
10/27/09
Michelle Singletary: The Color of Money: FTC Eye on Debt Collectors

...in crisis and many people struggling to pay their bills, debt collectors have responded by becoming more aggressive," said Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., in a prepared statement following the release of the GAO report. "Debt collection abuses are not getting

Source: Town Hall
10/27/09
RE: Carl Levin

You can leave a response or trackback to this entry WASHINGTON DC – Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., issued the following statement today on the Foreign Account ...

Source: The Michigan News
10/26/09
Secret War Game Tests Afghan Options

...Sen. Orrin Hatch, also on Fox, said, "I think it's taken too long. Why not follow the advice of his hand-picked general?" Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, pointed out on "Fox News Sunday" that former President

Source: FOX News
10/26/09
Lawmakers argue over troop levels

...that language." But, he added, "The sooner we implement the strategy the more we will able to ensure [U.S. troops'] safety." Sen. Carl Levin (D., Wis.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, lashed out at Cheney's criticism, made in a speech

10/26/09
Gillibrand says she would add gay rights amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act

She lobbied Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin (D-Mich.) to hold hearings on the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy that bans openly ...

Source: The Hill
10/26/09
Guns Hurt Our Children Most

You can leave a response or trackback to this entry From the desk of Senator Carl Levin (D. MI) Washington DC – Mr. President, according to the latest data ...

Source: The Michigan News
10/26/09
Sen. Levin: On Second Thought, Bush Was Right on the Surge

Among those who back at the time were talking December 2006 now said no, bad idea, Senator Carl Levin of Michigan. LEVIN: I would oppose increasing forces. ...

Source: The Weekly Standard
10/26/09
RE: Carl Levin

As for whether Sen. John Kerry is taking over Afghanistan policy, according to the White House, he's just helping out. After months of the administration ...

Source: Foreign Policy
10/26/09
Atlanta veteran elected national AVER president

However, he notes that he agrees with Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that “Congress must consult with senior ...

Source: Sovo.com
10/26/09
Congress ends NSPS: DoD bill also includes new benefits for feds

Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., blasted the Pentagon in 2004 for what he called its “needlessly confrontational” approach in crafting the system, ...

Source: Federal Times
10/26/09
Secret War Game Tests Afghan Options

...Sen. Orrin Hatch, also on Fox, said, "I think it's taken too long. Why not follow the advice of his hand-picked general?" Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, pointed out on "Fox News Sunday" that former President

Source: FOX News
10/26/09
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Congress for Introducing Bill to Prevent Theft and Abuse of Pets

...was introduced on Wednesday with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., and Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich. as original cosponsors. The bills would amend the Animal Welfare Act to make it illegal for Class B D

Source: YubaNet
10/26/09
RE: Carl Levin

Kerry's views have been articulated in the past by others -- particularly Sen. Carl Levin (D., Mich.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
10/26/09
New Study: Online Congressional Townhall Meetings Can Move Voters

The CMF study consisted of 21 online sessions with a diverse and politically balanced group of 13 Members, including one Senator, Carl Levin. ...

Source: Huffington Post (blog)
10/26/09
Transcript: Sens. Levin, Kyl on 'FNS'

SEN. CARL LEVIN, D-MICH.: Well, I think we ought to put as much pressure on that process to be open and honest and transparent as possible without looking ...

Source: FOXNews
10/26/09
Kerry Urges Caution in Adding Troops

Kerry's views have been articulated in the past by others -- particularly Sen. Carl Levin (D., Mich.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
10/26/09
Levin Introduces Senate Resolution Supporting Religious Minorities in Iraq

... minorities in Iraq “a tragic consequence” of the war there, Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., today introduced a Senate resolution calling on the US government, ...

Source: The Michigan News
10/26/09
U.S. Tested Afghan Options in Secret War Game

...Orrin Hatch, also on Fox, said, "I think it's taken too long. Why not follow the advice of his hand-picked general?" Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, pointed out on "Fox News Sunday" that former President Geor

Source: FOX News
10/25/09
RE: Carl Levin

... President Dick Cheney went "out of bounds" when he attacked President Barack Obama for "dithering" on Afghanistan, Sen. Carl Levin told Fox News Sunday. ...

Source: Raw Story
10/25/09
RE: Carl Levin

Brown was echoed by Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) who called Cheney's remarks "out of bounds" and proclaimed that the former VP simply lacked the credibility to ...

Source: Huffington Post (blog)
10/25/09
RE: Carl Levin

Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., responding to comments made by Cheney this week that President Barack Obama is "dithering" and "seems afraid to make a decision" ...

Source: United Press International
10/25/09
RE: Carl Levin

Carl Levin is chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "I think the counter-insurgency plan is the right way to go. And the way to make it effective ...

Source: Voice of America

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