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Mark in the News
Oct 13, 2009
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WWMT: Federal funds to train food inspectors in Battle Creek
An organization in Battle Creek is getting federal funds to help train state and local food inspectors. Congressman Mark Schauer was at the International Food Protection Training Institute Monday afternoon for the big announcement. The Ba...
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Heritage Newspapers: Q&A with U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer
Sep 23, 2009
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In case you missed it, here is the Q&A with Congressman Schauer on health insurance reform from the Western Washtenaw newspapers.
Q: Why does America need a government-run health care system?
A: Let's be clear. This question is based on a myth. No one is proposing a government-run healthca...
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House Approves $2M in Funding for Dexter Research Center to Develop Technology to Protect Military Personnel
Jul 31, 2009
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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...
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Schauer Announces Over $7.2M for Community Development, Affordable Housing in 7th District
Jul 20, 2009
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Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) announced that Battle Creek, Jackson and Washtenaw County will receive Community Development Block Grants and HOME funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“This funding will offer a much-needed boost to the local economy and help...
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New Recovery Zone Bond Program Includes More Than $166.1M for 7th District Communities
Jun 12, 2009
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Today the U.S. Treasury Department announced that $25 billion in bond authority, including more than $166.1 million for the 7th district, will be immediately available for State and local governments through the Recovery Zone Bonds program. This new program is part of the American Recovery and Reinv...
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Schauer to Host Congress on Your Corner Meeting in Manchester to Discuss Strengthening Michigan's Rural Economy
Jun 2, 2009
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On Saturday, June 6, Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) will host a Congress on Your Corner meeting in Manchester to discuss ways of strengthening Michigan’s rural economy.
“In this time of economic uncertainty, I am committed to getting results for our rural communities, families and businesses,” s...
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Schauer Announces More Than $38.6M in Recovery Act Funding for 7th District Schools
Apr 2, 2009
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Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) announced today that more than $38.6 million in emergency education funding will be available to schools across the 7th congressional district to help save education-related jobs and maintain programs over the 2009 and 2010 school years. The first half of that funding...
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Schauer Announces $109M in Funding for 7th District Road Projects from Recovery Act to Create Jobs
Mar 27, 2009
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Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) announced more than $109M in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for road projects across the 7th Congressional district. The projects received final approval from the Michigan Senate yesterday afternoon.
“This is a smart short and lo...
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7th District to Receive More Than $1.9M from Recovery Act for Energy Efficiency Program
Mar 27, 2009
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Today Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) commented on the announcement by Vice President Biden and the U.S. Department of Energy that the 7th Congressional district will receive more than $1.8M from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program as part of the American Recovery and ...
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Schauer to Host 'Congress on Your Corner' Events Across the 7th District
Feb 12, 2009
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Starting this Saturday, Congressman Mark Schauer (D-MI) will host a series of ‘Congress on Your Corner’ events across the 7th district to discuss the recently-passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and answer questions from constituents about the issues that matter most to them.
“My top prio...
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