News List
  • Schauer votes to extend unemployment insurance benefits, homebuyers' tax credit
    Nov 5, 2009  - Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to Michigan families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The Emergency Unemployment Compensat... More
  • Schauer votes to increase access to credit for small businesses
    Oct 29, 2009  - Today Congressman Mark Schauer voted to create new jobs and stimulate the economy by providing small businesses with access to the loans and investment dollars they need to expand and grow their operations. The Small Business Financing and Investment Act (HR 3854) will help open tight credit markets... More
  • Schauer Announces Military Contract That Will Allow RTD Mfg. to Create Jobs in Jackson
    Oct 26, 2009  - JACKSON—Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) announced details of a recently approved U.S. Army contract that has the potential to bring significant federal investment to the Jackson area, allowing RTD Manufacturing to retain and create high-tech manufacturing jobs. “Manufacturers like RTD have ... More
  • Schauer comments on push to expand broadband internet access in Eaton County
    Oct 14, 2009  - Today Congressman Mark Schauer issued the following statement in response to news that the State of Michigan had recommended Eaton County receive Recovery Act funding to expand local broadband access: "Investing in high tech infrastructure is one of the best long-term economic investments we can ... More
  • Schauer votes to extend homebuyer incentives and provide more stable health care funding for veterans
    Oct 8, 2009  - Today, Congressman Mark Schauer voted to pass two key measures for our American veterans. The Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (H.R. 3590), which passed with bipartisan support today, will extend the deadline for taking advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit under the American Recove... More
  • Schauer Votes to Offer Additional Relief to Unemployed Michigan Workers
    Sep 23, 2009  - Last night, Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to Michigan families by extending unemployment insurance benefits to those hit hardest by the recession. The bipartisan Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 (HR 3548) will provide immediate assist... More
  • House Approves $2M in Funding for Dexter Research Center to Develop Technology to Protect Military Personnel
    Jul 31, 2009  - Yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, which included $2 million for Dexter Research Center requested by Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) to complete development of a Total Perimeter Surveillance (TPS) system. The new infrar... More
  • House Approves $2M for Deerfield Company to Develop Fuel Efficient Military Vehicles
    Jul 31, 2009  - Yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, which included $2 million for Limo-Reid Technologies, Inc. (formerly Hybra-Drive Systems LLC) of Deerfield requested by Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI). The funding will complete the d... More
  • Schauer Comments on House Approval of Additional $2B for 'Cash for Clunkers' Program
    Jul 31, 2009  - Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved HR 3435, a bill that will give the President authority to transfer $2 billion from previously appropriated Recovery Act funds in order to continue the CARS or "Cash for Clunkers" program. Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) offered the following remarks o... More
  • House approves $1.5M for United Solar Ovonic to Develop Photovoltaic Systems for Defense Buildings in Battle Creek
    Jul 30, 2009  - Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, which included $1.5 million for United Solar Ovonic (USO) to develop rugged, non-glass photovoltaic (PV) rooftop systems for Department of Defense buildings in Battle Creek. The funding was request... More