SENATOR PATTERSON EXPLAINS WHY HE MUST VOTE NO ON THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH BUDGET.
Senator Patterson explains why he must vote no on the Department of Community Health budget. (Wednesday, September 30, 2009)
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SENATOR PATTERSON COMMENTS ON SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 4.
Michigan State Senator Bruce Patterson sponsored this Resolution to remind the U.S. Congress that the federal government is limited by the enumerated powers stated in the U.S. Constitution and given it by "We the people." (Thursday, September 17, 2009)
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SENATOR PATTERSON CORRECTS ANOTHER SENATOR WHO INACCURATELY CLAIMED THAT IT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL TO OVER RIDE A SITTING GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER.
Michigan State Senator Bruce Patterson cites Michigan Constitution Article 5, Section 2 in that the Governor must submit Executive Orders to the Legislature who then has 60 days to act to approve or disapprove the Order. (Thursday, August 27, 2009)
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PUBLIC TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REGARDING SENATE RESOLUTION 17 AND SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 4.
Testimony regarding Senator Patterson's Senate Resolution 17 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 4 affirming Michigan's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
(Tuesday, August 18, 2009)
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SENATOR PATTERSON SPEAKS OUT AGAINST CAP AND TRADE.
Michigan State Senator Bruce Patterson rises in opposition to the Resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives promoting Cap and Trade policies. (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)
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SENATOR PATTERSON GIVES A STATEMENT BEFORE THE MICHIGAN SENATE TITLED "DUTY" IS A FOUR LETTER WORD.
Senator Patterson gives a statement before the Michigan Senate titled "DUTY" is a four letter word. (Tuesday, March 24, 2009)
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SENATOR PATTERSON GIVES A STATEMENT BEFORE THE SENATE ON THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF "MARK TO MARKET" ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES.
Senator Patterson gives a statement before the Senate on the negative impact of "mark to market" accounting principles. (Monday, March 16, 2009)
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SENATOR BRUCE PATTERSON COMMENTS ON RECENT TUITION INCREASES BEING PROPOSED BY SOME MICHIGAN UNIVERSITIES.
Senator Patterson suggests that tuition increases could be offset or at least lessened by more responsible salary increases for university staff than have been given over the past 5 years. (Wednesday, August 01, 2007)
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SENATOR PATTERSON DISCUSSES PART-TIME LEGISLATION ON WJR'S FRANK BECKMAN SHOW.
Senator Patterson appeared on Frank Beckman's show on WJR Radio - Friday, June 8th. Mr. Beckman asked Senator Patterson to appear on the show to explain his reason for introducing part-time legislation in the Michigan Senate. Listen to the audio to hear the Senator's explanation. (Friday, June 08, 2007)
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