Dr. Benishek: "Washington Regulators Are Killing Jobs Here in Northern Michigan"
WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today continued his efforts during a Natural Resources Committee hearing to press regulators at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop standing in the way of job creating projects in Northern Michigan, as they did with the County Road 595 project in Marquette County.
"These regulators in Washington are killing job growth in Northern Michigan. It's ridiculous. The County Road 595 project in Marquette had the potential to create many good paying jobs and extend the life of the Eagle Mine. That would have been huge for the U.P., but the EPA crushed it with costly regulations and unreasonable rules. Frankly, it seems like these Washington regulators have a political agenda and its killing jobs right here in Upper Michigan," said Dr. Benishek, a general surgeon and Iron River native.
The Committee on Natural Resources hearing was focused on creating new mining jobs in the United States. The committee hearing included testimon |
Dr. Benishek Supports Budget Plan to Control Wasteful Washington Spending
WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today released the following statement after voting in support of the 2013 House Budget Plan that will reduce federal spending and balance the federal budget in the next ten years:
“This budget plan is all about creating jobs and getting Washington’s wasteful spending under control. This budget isn’t perfect, but it’s a reasonable plan that reduces spending and balances the budget in 10 years. Up here in Northern Michigan, families always have to balance their budgets, so it’s time that Washington starts doing the same. Balancing the budget will mean families in Northern Michigan will see higher paychecks and more job opportunities. It will also give our kids and grandkids a shot at the future they deserve. I am hopeful now that the House has once again passed a budget, the Senate can pass a version of their own and then both sides can hash it out and move forward. That’s what’s best for the American people.”
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Dr. Benishek Endorses Effort to Support Northern Michigan Farmers
WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) recently endorsed bipartisan legislation that emphasizes the importance of specialty crops, such as cherries and apples, to America’s agriculture.
“Northern Michigan’s specialty crops play a critical role in our economy up here. Frankly, I want to make sure our cherry growers and apple growers have their viewpoints heard in Congress. That’s exactly what this bipartisan legislation does,” said Dr. Benishek, a general surgeon from Iron River and Michigan’s only member of the House Committee on Agriculture.
The bipartisan legislation, introduced by U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) indicates that the Agriculture Committee should provide funding to support specialty crops, such as those grown in Northern Michigan, in accordance with their growing value and crop production in the United States. According to the Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan’s agriculture sector contributes over $71 billion to the economy and the state is hom |
Dr. Benishek Comments On Bill To Restore Air Traffic Control Operations
WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today released the following statement after he voted in support of legislation that will provide the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) more authority to restore air traffic control operations that have closed airport control towers and caused nationwide flight delays:
“This legislation will offer a chance to fix this mess at our airports without spending more money our nation doesn’t have. This bill provides more authority to the FAA to keep our airport towers open, but ultimately it will be up to President Obama to act or not. Over the past few months, I’ve been disappointed to see the Obama Administration and Washington bureaucrats make cuts to America’s air traffic control operations, instead of getting rid of some wasteful federal spending. Our government wastes millions on things like Moroccan pottery classes and caviar consumption studies, yet the President chooses to make cuts that make life more difficult for North |
