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    <title>Recent items on the Michigan Senate Republicans website</title>
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    <description>News and information from the Michigan Senate Republicans</description>
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    <copyright>Copyright 2007 Michigan Senate Republican Caucus. All Rights 
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      <title>Senate rejects bill that would have increased insurance rates for most Michigan residents 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2788&amp;District=11</link><description>The state Senate today rejected a proposal that would have increased auto insurance rates-some by nearly 50 percent-for three out of four Michigan drivers.  </description><datePosted>10/28/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Sanborn to introduce a bill protecting schoolchildren 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2724&amp;District=11</link><description> </description><datePosted>10/6/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Senate approves Sanborns ombudsman bill 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2673&amp;District=11</link><description>Legislation creating an office of independent business ombudsman in Michigan passed out of the state Senate today, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, sponsor of the measure. </description><datePosted>9/15/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Senate committee approves Sanborns ombudsman bill 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2638&amp;District=11</link><description>Legislation creating an office of independent business ombudsman in Michigan was approved by a state Senate committee today, said Sen. Alan Sanborn, sponsor of the measure. </description><datePosted>8/27/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Sanborn presents Senate tribute to local entrepreneurs 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2533&amp;District=11</link><description>State Sen. Alan Sanborn, R-Richmond Township, recently presented a Senate tribute to Wendy and Dave Achatz, owners of Achatz Handmade Pie Company, in recognition of their business being honored as one of the 2009 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. </description><datePosted>6/26/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Sen. Sanborn visits with Armada Court at the Capitol 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2516&amp;District=11</link><description>Photo Advisory </description><datePosted>6/22/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Sen. Sanborn announces coffee with constituents 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2449&amp;District=11</link><description>The coffee time is an opportunity for people to talk with their legislators about thoughts or concerns they have regarding state issues. All are welcome. </description><datePosted>6/5/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Senate approves Buy Michigan/Hire Michigan legislation 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2363&amp;District=11</link><description>The Senate today approved a comprehensive Buy Michigan/Hire Michigan plan that balances the goals of recruiting desperately needed job providers to the state while ensuring that the benefits of taxpayer dollars go to Michigan residents. </description><datePosted>5/7/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Senate adopts resolution honoring George Kell 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2327&amp;District=11</link><description>The Michigan Senate today adopted a resolution honoring legendary Detroit Tigers player and broadcaster George Kell for his days as a Tiger and as a worldwide ambassador for baseball. </description><datePosted>4/29/2009</datePosted></item>
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      <title>Sanborn blasts board of commissioners vote to raise taxes 
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      <link>http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/readarticle.asp?ID=2234&amp;District=11</link><description>State Sen. Alan Sanborn on the Senate floor today denounced the Macomb County Board of Commissioners Wednesday vote to raise residents property taxes. </description><datePosted>3/26/2009</datePosted></item></channel></rss>