Senator Carl Levin

Democrat  •  Michigan  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 1979
Current Term 2009 - 2014 View All
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11/04/09
RE: Carl Levin

Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak and the nephew of US Sen. Carl Levin. • Leave your thoughts in the comments area below, which I regularly check. ...

Source: MLive.com
11/03/09
Making government work for business

Across Michigan and the nation, our small businesses are struggling under a dual burden. The economic downturn that has cut into demand ...

Source: Escanaba Daily Press
11/03/09
Levin, Stabenow Announce $363609 for Transit Improvements

You can leave a response or trackback to this entry From the Desk of Carl Levin US Sen. (D-MI) WASHINGTON DC – Michigan will receive a $363609 grant from ...

Source: The Michigan News
11/03/09
USW Declares Support for 'Trade Enforcement Priorities Act' to Create Jobs

...Stabenow added, "This bill will hold countries accountable for violating our trade rules." Sens. Russ Feingold (D-WI), Carl Levin (D-MI), and Arlen Specter (D-PA) are all original cosponsors of the bill. The Brown-Stabenow Super 301 bill would ensure th

11/01/09
The Color of Money: Debt collection law needs more bite

...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 after the release of the GAO report. "Debt-collection abuses are not getting the at

11/01/09
Light-rail funding hits possible snag: Matching-funds provision opposed

James Oberstar, D-Minn., opposes language in the bill (inserted at the behest of Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich.) that would permit the $125 million that privately ...

Source: Crain's Detroit Business
10/31/09
Reform due in business of collections

...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: Recordnet.com
10/30/09
GM CEO says Volt on track for end of '10, vows to increase market share

...But some have questioned the strategy, given that GM is in the process of eliminating four of its eight brands. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, asked Henderson about the status of the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt -- a vehicle that will be able to

10/30/09
RE: Carl Levin

Sen. Carl Levin, Armed Services Committee chief, says Afghan leaders and the US military think payoffs could work. Top US commander, Gen. ...

Source: CNN International
10/29/09
Cheney's 'cheap and easy lines' blasted by Sen. Levin

Washington -- Sen. Carl Levin today criticized former Vice President Dick Cheney for "cheap and easy lines" in his recent criticism of President Barack ...

Source: The Detroit News
10/29/09
Reform to federal law overdue for collection of old debt

...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 th

10/29/09
Carl Levin in the Crossfire

...on Afghanistan and didn't like what he heard from the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman: I stayed on to hear Sen. Carl Levin. He argued that in Afghanistan a “change in strategy is essential and more important than force levels.” His implica

10/29/09
Cheney's 'cheap and easy lines' criticized by Sen. Levin

...-- Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan today criticized former Vice President Dick Cheney for "cheap and easy lines" in his recent sharp criticism of President Barack Obama over Afghanistan. Levin, D-Detroit, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee

10/29/09
Defense Chairmen Push Obama To Resist Big Troop Buildup in Afghanistan

...up their pressure on President Obama to resist Pentagon recommendations for a troop surge in Afghanistan. Michigan Sen. Carl Levin , chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Pennsylvania Rep. John P. Murtha , chairman of the House Defense Ap

Source: CQ Politics
10/29/09
U.S bill aims to crack down on rich 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, a Democrat, who has worked on the issue, estimated the U.S. loses US$100 billion a year in tax revenue because of

Source: China Post
10/29/09
RE: Carl Levin

Washington -- Sen. Carl Levin today criticized former Vice President Dick Cheney for "cheap and easy lines" in his recent criticism of President Barack ...

Source: The Detroit News
10/28/09
Tax cheats hiding funds overseas are target of bill

...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 internat

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)

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