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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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  • Public, Congress need at least 72 hours to read bills and amendments
    Nov 2, 2009  - Legislative transparency is a necessity, especially with huge bills moving quickly through Congress, said U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, R-MI, Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Camp supports initiatives that would ensure transparency in the legislative process by making bills and amendments a... More
  • Camp, U.S. House pass Iran Sanctions Enabling Act
    Oct 14, 2009  - As more state, local governments, education institutions, and private institutions look to pull investments from companies that support the increasingly hostile government of Iran, the U.S. House today passed the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009. U.S. Rep. Dave Camp co-sponsored and voted for ... More
  • Camp to vote against bill that uses troops for political cover
    Oct 8, 2009  - Today, U.S. Rep. Dave Camp took a stand against using our troops for political purposes, electing not to support the defense authorization bill that Democrats are using to pass – without debate - federal criminalization of certain thought. Camp said, “It is a sad fact that Democrats have decided ... More
  • Camp, House vote to prevent Guantanamo Bay prisoners from being transferred to the U.S.
    Oct 1, 2009  - The U.S. House today voted to prevent Guantanamo Bay prisoners from being transferred to the U.S. for any purpose as part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act FY2010. U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, R-MI, said of his support for the motion, “These are fitting and necessary steps to str... More
  • Camp Statement on Missile Defense
    Sep 17, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, (R-MI) today issued the following statement on reports that President Obama is scrapping efforts to build a missile-defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic: “The Administration’s decision to cancel the current European missile defense program is extremely concerning. ... More
  • Statement on the anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
    Sep 11, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Dave Camp released the following statement on the anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001: “Today, we honor and remember those who lost their lives in the events of September 11, 2001. I extend my deepest sympathies to the friends, families, and loved ones of the victims of tha... More
  • Cap-and-tax will increase all energy costs, will push jobs overseas
    Jun 26, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Dave Camp, R-MI, took to the House Floor today to speak out against the Democrat’s Cap-and-Tax bill. It is expected that the House will vote on this bill around 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. today; you can watch the debate here. This bill: Will squeeze Americans’ budgets much more than they... More
  • Camp Welcomes 1460th Home
    Jun 14, 2009  - The 1460th National Guard Transportation Co. returned home Sunday morning. U.S. Rep. Dave Camp welcomed their return at the homecoming festivities at the Midland County Fairgrounds with the following remarks (as prepared) : "On behalf of the Fourth District of Michigan and my colleague... More
  • Camp to attend homecoming of the 1460th Sunday
    Jun 12, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Dave Camp is honored and proud to attend the homecoming of the 1460th National Guard Transportation Co., beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Midland County Fairgrounds this Sunday. “It is a happy day, it is a bittersweet day, and for the many families who have waited for so long, it ... More
  • Camp honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans, troops, and families
    May 25, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Dave Camp marked Memorial Day by honoring our troops, veterans, and those who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation at the Memorial Day wreath-laying and parade in Midland. He delivered the following remarks at the Midland War Memorial: (Remarks as prep... More