Congressman Mike Michaud

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FARM BILL PASSES WITH VETO PROOF MAJORITY IN HOUSE: CONTAINS MICHAUD’S LEGISLATION CREATING A NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION (5/14/08) NEW COMMISSION WOULD PROVIDE TRAGETTED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ME, NH, VT, NY
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Michaud Joins U.S. and Colombian Labor Leaders to Speak Out Against Colombian FTA (5/14/08) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud, Chairman of the House Trade Working Group, participated in a press conference on Capitol Hill to highlight opposition to the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Michaud was joined at the press conference by leaders of the largest Colombian unions, U.S. labor leaders, and Senator Sherrod Brown.
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MICHAUD APPLAUDS DECISION TO EXPAND DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO MORE MAINE COUNTIES (5/14/08) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement on the announcement that more Maine counties will be eligible for federal disaster assistance.  Michaud previously sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency supporting Governor Baldacci’s request to include Aroostook, Knox, Lincoln, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo Counties as covered areas under the disaster declaration.
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Fraser Timber Limited in Ashland, Maine Qualifies for Trade Adjustment Assistance (5/14/08) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has determined that the workers of Fraser Timber Limited qualify for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) benefits.
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MICHAUD: SUSPENDING FILLING OF STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE IS SMALL, BUT IMPORTANT STEP (5/13/08) HOUSE AND SENATE VOTE ON ISSUE TODAY
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Michaud Applauds Reopening of Van Buren Port of Entry (5/13/08) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement following the announcement by the General Services Administration (GSA) that the Port of Entry at Van Buren, Maine will be reopened to passenger vehicles.
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Michaud Statement on Expected House Action on Legislation to Suspend Filling of SPR to Lower Gas Prices (5/12/08) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement that tomorrow the House of Representatives will take up H.R. 6022, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act.  H.R. 6022 would direct the President to temporarily suspend the filling of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) through the end of the year. The bill is expected to pass the House tomorrow.
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A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN MICHAUD Click here to watch the video Welcome to my Congressional website. Here, you will find information about the latest news on issues that are being debated in Washington and services that I can help provide for Mainers. While you are here, I would also like to encourage you to subscribe to my occasional email updates -they are a great way for us to stay in touch. Sincerely Mike Michaud