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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2010 CONTACT: David Holtz 313.300.0054 Over Republican Delegation’s Objections, Congress Sends Jobs-Saving Legislation to President’s Desk LANSING, MI – With help from U.S. Reps. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Hills) and Mark Schauer (D-Jackson), and six other Democratic representatives, emergency state assistance that will protect the jobs of teachers, police officers,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski Monday, August 9, 2010 (517) 999-3646 Renewable energy standard, energy efficiency will create jobs, strong energy economy LANSING – ReEnergize Michigan! today called on House Speaker Andy Dillon and House energy committee Chair Jeff Mayes to immediately pass energy reforms – including a stronger renewable energy standard and doubling energy efficiency…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski Friday, August 06, 2010 248.3214579 After demanding Obama produce birth certificate, Raczkowski must now show his LANSING – Citizens group Progress Michigan demanded today that Rocky Raczkowski prove he is who he is by producing a legal birth certificate with the name “Rocky” printed on it, especially since Raczkowski demanded…
For Immediate Release: Contact: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Leigh Fifelski (517) 999-3646 Right-wing Republicans Target Voters with ‘Progressive’ Mailings LANSING, MI–Progress Michigan today warned voters in Washtenaw County’s August 3 Democratic primary election about misleading mailers from a right-wing group funded by leading Michigan Republicans that touts a Democratic candidate’s “progressive values.” Copies of postcards…
Contact: LEIGH FIFELSKI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (517) 999-3646 Monday, July 19, 2010 Congressman Admits When It Comes To Big Oil He Was For It Before He Was Against Government “Picking Winners and Losers” LANSING – CNN called Congressman Pete Hoekstra out for the hypocrisy of showing up for the groundbreaking last Thursday of an advanced…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JULY 27 2010 CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski (248) 321-4579 Women’s, citizens groups urge congressional candidate to denounce speaker LANSING,MI – Citizens and women’s groups today denounced a right-wing speaker at a Republican candidate forum who likened unmarried, single women to welfare recipients and said the Republican candidate for Congress in Oakland County…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 13, 2010 CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski (517) 999-3646 Right-wing Republicans Target Voters with ‘Progressive’ Mailings LANSING, MI–Progress Michigan today warned voters in Washtenaw County’s August 3 Democratic primary election about misleading mailers from a right-wing group funded by leading Michigan Republicans that touts a Democratic candidate’s “progressive values.” Copies of postcards…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 13, 2010 CONTACT: Leigh Fifelski (517) 999-3646 Hoekstra Champions Big Oil, Snubs Local Working Families, Local Jobs LANSING – President Obama’s visit to Holland on Thursday to break ground on a cutting-edge advanced battery plant shines a spotlight on the fact that Pete Hoekstra – the local congressman – refused…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 8, 2010 CONTACT: Cyndi Roper 517.490.1394 LANSING – Clean Water Action today announced Rebekah Warren has earned the organization’s endorsement for state senator in the August Democratic primary election, calling her a strong champion for bipartisan leadership in creating local jobs and protecting Michigan’s Great Lakes and natural resources. “Clean…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 8, 2010 CONTACT: Cyndi Roper 517.490.1394 LANSING – Clean Water Action today announced it is endorsing Mary Valentine for state senator, calling her a strong champion for her bipartisan leadership in creating West Michigan jobs and protecting Michigan’s Great Lakes and natural resources. “Mary Valentine has earned Clean Water Action’s…
