No Budget, No Pay

Mike supports the “No Budget, No Pay Act,” which says that if Congress doesn’t pass its budget and all its appropriations bills by October 1st every year, then Congress doesn’t get paid. Retroactive pay isn’t an option under the bill.
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Michaud Praises Appointment of Mainer to Community Development Advisory Board

Feb 17, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud praised the announcement that Ronald Phillips has been appointed as a Member of the Community Development Advisory Board. Michaud submitted Phillips as a candidate to the White House for consideration earlier this year.

Michaud Votes to Extend Tax Cuts and Unemployment Benefits for Mainers

Feb 17, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Mike Michaud voted for an extension of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits through the end of 2012.

Michaud Urges House Leadership to Protect American Manufacturers From China

Feb 16, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michaud (D-ME), Chairman of the House Trade Working Group, and Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-OH) were joined by 41 of their congressional colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to House Leadership urging immediate consideration of legislation to address a recent ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

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The Issues

Economy and Jobs

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Although some indicators suggest the economy is improving, economic relief remains elusive for many Mainers. That’s why Mike has repeatedly called on the President and the Congress to push smart policies that center on job creation. He's working to push new ideas to create jobs, support Maine's industries, invest in transportation infrastructure and clean energy, help small businesses and manufacturers succeed, and reform Wall Street and oppose bailouts.

Energy

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Mainers are paying way too much to fill up their gas tanks and heat their homes. Find out what policies Mike is supporting to address high prices, promote domestic production, and save through efficiencies.

Addressing the National Debt

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During Mike's time in the Maine Legislature, he worked on a bipartisan basis to write balanced budgets. American families and small businesses balance their budgets and Mike feels strongly that the federal government needs to do the same.