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| May 2008 |
| Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) thanks the advocacy community for educating legislators on the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, to improve public health in Michigan — 5/8/08 |
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| April 2008 |
| Senator Mark Schauer Floor Statement - April 30, 2008 |
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| Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) comments on the need to help struggling workers who have seen their jobs outsourced to other countries by passing legislation that will help them avoid financial hardships — 4/24/08 |
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| March 2008 |
| Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) comments on an amendment he introduced for the School Aid budget that would increase investments in early childhood education — 3/26/08 |
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| February 2008 |
| Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) offers a public service announcement about the Save the Dream initiative, a MSHDA program designed to fight foreclosures and keep consumers in their homes — 2/21/08 |
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| January 2008 |
| Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) comments on the importance of the Earned Income Tax Credit program to Michigan families and its effect on boosting local economies — 1/31/08 |
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| Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) responds to the State of the State address — 1/29/08 |
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| Sen. Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) introduces an honorary resolution paying tribute to Assistant Secretary of the Senate Pam Nyquist, who is retiring this week — 1/9/08 |
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| State Senate Democratic Leader Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek) discusses a statewide initiative to make health care in Michigan a top priority — 1/8/08 |
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| December 2007 |
| Senate Democrats discuss legislation that would restore public oversight on insurance and rein in rates - December 12, 2007 |
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| November 2007 |
| Sen. Mark Schauer speaks against the Senate Republican version of HB 5408, which does not repeal the service tax and will hurt Michigan-based businesses — 11/20/07 |
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| Senator Schauer Floor Statement - November 8th, 2007 |
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| Sen. Mark Schauer speaks in support of an amendment to SB 838 that would not allow the repeal to go into effect unless the Senate also passes a House bill that would make the end tax be revenue neutral — 11/7/07 |
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| Sen. Mark Schauer offers a no vote explanation on SB 838, a bill he says creates more uncertainty for the business community at the worst possible time — 11/7/07 |
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| Sen. Schauer comments on a bill to postpone the newly enacted tax on services (SB 845). |
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| October 2007 |
| Sen. Schauer explains that the economic impact from MIS is the equivalent of two Super Bowls in Michigan each year. He says Michigan is fortunate to have NEXTEL races in our state, which generate approximately $400 million annually in economic activity - 10/18/07 |
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| Sen. Schauer explains that the Childrens Health Insurance issue has strong bipartisan support across the country, and within the Michigan House of Representatives. He also dispels some of the common myths about the SCHIP program — 10/18/07 |
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| Last month, hundreds of students from college campus all over the state rallied at the State Capitol to urge legislators to pass a budget that invests in higher education — 10/10/07 |
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| Sen. Schauer reminds his colleagues of the requirements of the Open meetings Act and asks them to defend the right to an open and accessible government - 10/3/07 |
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| September 2007 |
| Senator Schauer and Senate Democrats urged Republican Senators to stay in session until a real, bipartisan budget solution is reached -- 9/26/07 |
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| Sen. Schauer offers a no vote explanation for SB 511 and 237, two bills that cut $900 million from health care, local schools, and public safety to balance the budget - 9/23/07 |
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| Sen. Schauer comments on SB 511 and 237, arguing that $900 million in cuts is not the way to balance the budget - 9/23/07 |
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| Schauer, Absent votes - September 19, 2007 |
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| Sen. Schauer says a vote for continuation budget bills with two weeks left in the fiscal year is an admission of failure, urges colleagues to stay and do their work until budget is solved — 9/17/07 |
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| Senator Schauer remembers labor leader Denise Cadreau |
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| August 2007 |
| Mark Schauer on Absentee Voting |
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| Sen. Mark Schauer meets with reporters to highlight the Senate's failure to pass a single appropriations bill before July 31 for the first time in a decade. Schauer renews his call for swift action on a comprehensive budget solution. |
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| Schauer Statement on Irony of Republicans Creating More Government Commissions to Study Government Efficiency - August 01, 2007 |
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| July 2007 |
| Senator Schauer Comments On Tuition Hikes |
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| Senator Schauer Floor Statement on recent tuition increases from several public universities - July 17, 2007 |
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| June 2007 |
| Senator Mark Schauer speaks out on the urgency of completing a comprehensive budget solution by July 1st |
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| Senator Mark Schauer on the Current Budget Crisis |
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| Senator Mark Schauer at the Juneteenth Celebration at the Capitol |
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| April 2007 |
| Sen. Mark Schauer welcomes users to the Senate Democrats upgraded website. New features include video podcasts, an improved navigational system, and an RSS feed for top stories so you can stay up-to-date with everything we are working on. Thanks for visiting. |
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