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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Latest News

Michaud Praises House Passage of STOCK Act

Feb 9, 2012 Press Release

Today, Congressman Michaud praised passage of the House Amendment to the “Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act,” or STOCK Act (S.2038), which would prohibit members of Congress and their staff from profiting from the nonpublic information they gain from their official positions. Michaud cosponsored the House-version of the STOCK Act (H.R.1148).

Michaud Supports Legislation to Help Cut Spending

Feb 8, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3521, the Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011. Congressman Mike Michaud joined fellow Blue Dogs in supporting this bipartisan measure to help cut spending.

Michaud Offers Amendment to Protect Veterans’ Services

Feb 7, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Mike Michaud offered an amendment to H.R. 1734, a bill which would establish a BRAC-style commission to identify ways for the federal government to save money by reducing its inventory of federal properties and consolidating government agency offices.

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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.