Ottawa County Democratic Party - Press Releases

President Obama supports same-sex marriage

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:37:02 -0400

In an interview with ABC News today, President Obama spoke about the evolution of his personal views on same-sex marriage:
Personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.
Watch the interview clip and share the President’s message with your friends and family.

By Grant Fuller on May 9, 2012

Moody's: Obama plan will add 1.9M jobs

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:45:47 -0400

A top economist says President Barack Obama’s job plan will likely add 1.9 million jobs and grow the economy by 2 percent.

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, also said Obama’s $447-billion plan would likely cut the unemployment rate by a percentage point, United Press International reported on Friday.

VP in Asia

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:34:12 -0400

The second day in Beijing began in a familiar setting for Vice President Biden. The site of today's U.S.-China Business Dialogue, the Beijing Hotel, was also the site of meetings held during his first trip to China in 1979, when some of the earliest discussions about the possibility of American companies doing business in China took place. Over 30 years later, Vice President Biden and Vice President Xi brought together 19 CEOs and business leaders from the United States and China to bring the conversation into the 21st century. "President Obama and I, we welcome, encourage and see nothing but positive benefits flowing from direct investment in the United States from Chinese businesses and Chinese entities. It means jobs. It means American jobs," said Vice President Biden.

President Obama to Travel to Holland, Michigan

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:37:27 -0400

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, August 11, the President will travel to Holland, Michigan, to tour the Johnson Controls Inc. advanced battery facility.

Sen. Stabenow to Speak at Holland/Zeeland Chamber

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:33:39 -0400

Sen. Debbie Stabenow will speak at a legislative luncheon for the Holland and Zeeland chambers of commerce on Aug. 9.

Stabenow will give an update on the current issues in Washington D.C. and hold a question and answer session at the luncheon. The one-hour event will take place at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, 650 E. 24th St.

Biden on the American Auto Comeback

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:13:08 -0400

Weekly Address: “Biden on the American Auto Comeback”

In the Weekly Address, Vice President Joe Biden shares good news about the growing recovery of the American auto industry, and reaffirms President Obama's commitment to tackling the challenges faced by hard working Americans.

U.S. forces kill elusive terror figure Osama bin Laden in Pakist

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:47:17 -0400

(CNN) -- DNA matching is under way on samples from the body of slain terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden, a U.S. government official told CNN on Monday.

There are photographs of the body with a gunshot wound to the side of the head that shows an individual who is not unrecognizable as bin Laden, the official said.

Media Update

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:17:17 -0400

From the Associated Press: More than 1,000 protest Snyder's tax plan at Capitol

The protesters carried signs that read "The Nerd has become a bully" and "Shared sacrifice? Where is it Nerd?" — a jab at Snyder, whose campaign slogan was "One Tough Nerd." "I voted for Snyder and I'm exceptionally disappointed," said Tom Foghino, 66, a protester from Kalamazoo. "I wouldn't have voted for him if he announced this in his campaign." In an interview with The Associated Press, Snyder defended his proposal, under which retirees are expected to have to pay close to $900 million more. "I think there's a large group of silent people out there that are very supportive of this. They may not like it, but they're supportive," Snyder said. "They understand shared sacrifice. Read the follow Media Update....

Media Watch - March 2011

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:20:40 -0500

GRANHOLM

MI LIB: Thank you, Granholm! Michigan leads the nation in job growth in 2010

SALON: Column by Robert Kleine: Real leaders don't bust unions

DFP: Letter: Compare with Granholm

SNYDER: News

DN: Headline: Fed job retraining program threatenedt

DN: Frontpage: Shifting milk inspections to dairy industry draws fire

WLNS: Video: Schools Face More Cuts

TCT: Local schools take biggest hit in Snyder’s budget

DFP: Tuesday Talk: At 12 p.m. chat with Michigan Budget Director John Nixon

SNYDER: Opinion

GRP: Editorial: Why Michigan isn't Wisconsin

WSJ: Column: The Democrats' Collective Bargain

LSJ: Op-Ed by Nathan Triplett, member of the East Lansing City Council: East Lansing's public safety to be hurt by Gov. Snyder's cuts

DN: Daniel Howes: Clinging to old ways not solution for Michigan

DN: Tom Watkins: Support teachers with less rhetoric

DFP: Letter: On the backs of the poor

DFP: Letter: Governor proves no friend of young nerds

GOP

HOL: Op-Ed by State Rep. Peter MacGregor [R] & State Rep. Amanda Price [R]: Why we’re fighting to repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage law

DFP: Metro Detroit gas prices fast to rise, slow to fall

GRP / MID: Attorney General Bill Schuette chooses Warner Norcross partner as state Solicitor General

NEWSMAX: Rep. McCotter: Toss China In ‘Trash Can of History’

MI LIB: LCV targets Upton, Walberg over mercury

MI LIB: Sierra Club runs ad against Upton

STATE

DN: Editorial: No more hollow diplomas

LOCAL

DN / DFP: Fox TV's Beck berates Detroit

NATIONAL

DN (AP): Obama sets health care terms

DFP: Editorial: A smarter fuel tax

DFP / NYT: U.S. Supreme Court denies new trial to Mich. killer

SPOTLIGHT: More evidence that Republicans = job losses

PD: Can Seven Reports Be Wrong About the Risks of Spending Cuts? GOP Says Yes

SALON: The GOP's job-killing budget plan

WP / MOODY'S: GOP spending plan would cost 700,000 jobs, new report [by John McCain's 2008 economic advisor] says

DEMS

CNN: Obama gives props to Romney on health care

NYT: Obama Backs Easing State Health Law Mandates

THE HILL: Barbour: 'RomneyCare' bad for states

POLITICO: Headline: DOMA move helps President Obama with gays

GOP

POLITICO: The fixer: Fred Upton’s oversight far, wide

OPINION

NYT: Majority in [NYT/CBS News] Poll Back Employees in Public Sector Unions

PEW: Wisconsin Unions Favored Over Walker in Showdown

WP: Op-Ed: My life as a communist

HEADLINES

FOX NEWS: Government Waste By the Numbers: [GAO] Report Identifies Dozens of Overlapping Programs

HUFF: 'DISCONNECTED FROM REALITY'

MSNBC: Your e-mails WikiLeaked? The day may not be far off

Inside the MDP

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:27:42 -0500

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Inside the MDP!

In order to improve communication with the leadership of the Michigan Democratic Party, we have developed this email newsletter which will be sent every two weeks. It contains information about issues and events inside the MDP which will help Party leadership and keep them informed.

I hope you find it useful. Please give me your feedback - mbrewer@michigandems.com

Mark Brewer

Governor Says Justice Davis Will Be Advocate for All People

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:11:55 -0400

In her weekly radio address, the governor today praised former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver for her service to Michigan and said newly appointed Justice Alton Thomas Davis will be an advocate for all people.

Virg Bernero Will Create Jobs, Snyder Outsources Them

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:33:33 -0400

Virg Bernero is looking out for Main Street. He's the candidate who will fight for us and will fight for jobs in Michigan. Its time for us to stand together and send a message to outsourcers and greedy, corporate CEOs. It's time to make Virg Bernero the next governor of Michigan.

Candidate Events

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:56:32 -0400

Fred Johnson - 2nd Congressional District

If you are a "texter", we strongly encourage you to join this part of the campaign. Text "Fred" to 25827
July 24th walk, RSVP to Krystal Kauffman at either krystalkauffman23@gmail.com or 231-903-9190.

Virg Bernero - MI Governor

Monday, July 26 and Monday, August 2

Holland Rally--Meet downtown in Centennial Park facing River Avenue. Plan to walk with signs from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Bring a homemade sign if you can!

Governor Urges Extensions of Unemployment Insurance, COBRA

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:32:06 -0400

In a letter to congressional leaders, the governor today urged swift passage of legislation to extend critical unemployment insurance assistance programs as well as aid to unemployed workers so they can afford health care.

Governor Calls for State Lawmakers to Pass Anti-Bullying Law

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:38:43 -0400

The governor today renewed her call for state lawmakers to pass anti-bullying legislation.

Governor Says Film Program Creating Jobs Today and for Future

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:45:25 -0400

In her weekly radio address, the governor today said that Michigan’s film incentive program is creating jobs today and for the future. April 7 will mark the two-year anniversary of the governor’s signing of the legislation creating the program.

Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:27:20 -0400

The governor today established a Health Insurance Reform Coordinating Council within state government to identify steps that must be taken to ensure that Michigan citizens reap the full benefits outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act signed into law by President Obama last week.

Governor Says Health Care Reform Will Benefit Michigan

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:41:41 -0400

In her weekly radio address, the governor today said that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the single most important reform of America’s health system in decades.

Governor to Meet with Google in California

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:29:00 -0500

The governor today will meet with officials at Google in California to thank them for their ongoing investment in Michigan and encourage the company to include the state in the testing of Google fiber, its new ultra-high speed fiber optic broadband network.

Governor Applauds U.S. Department of Energy Award

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:50:33 -0500

The governor today applauded a $951,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance the production of biogas and biomethane at the Flint Center of Energy Excellence.

Lt. Governor Cherry, Vice President Biden Celebrate Recovery Act

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:34:03 -0500

Lieutenant Governor Cherry and Vice President Joe Biden today traveled to Bay and Saginaw counties to highlight the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and its positive impact on Michigan’s economy.

Governor’s 2011 Executive Budget Makes Critical Investments

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:47:23 -0500

The governor and State Budget Director Robert L. Emerson today presented the 2011 executive budget recommendation that invests in our state’s most important priorities: creating jobs, educating children and protecting citizens while building on the steps the governor has taken over the past seven years to address the fiscal challenges caused by the national recession and struggles in the auto industry.

Recap of Governor’s State of the State Address

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:08:05 -0500

In her final State of the State address on Wednesday evening, Governor Granholm said her administration has set the foundation for a new Michigan economy by diversifying and creating jobs, educating people to fill and create jobs, and helping people transition from the old economy to the new.

Governor Announces $17.4 Million in Energy Efficiency Grants to

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:02:46 -0500

The governor announced today that the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG) has awarded $17.4 million in grants to 125 cities, townships, villages and counties throughout Michigan to support local energy efficiency projects. The state Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) are funded through the Recovery Act.

Governor Says Michigan’s Clean Energy Economy Continues to Grow

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:13:15 -0500

In her weekly radio address, the governor said today that Michigan ’s clean energy economy continues to grow with the state receiving a federal grant this week of almost $6 million to train more than 1,000 workers and place them into green jobs.

Governor Urges White House Action on Asian Carp

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:12:22 -0500

In a letter to President Obama today, the governor called for the White House to immediately establish a summit with Great Lakes governors to discuss the growing Asian carp threat.

Diane Hathaway Victory Over Cliff Taylor: “Upset of the Decade”

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:08:24 -0500

LANSING – Gongwer News Service, a Lansing political newsletter, has named Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway’s victory over then-Chief Justice Cliff Taylor in 2008 the upset of the decade (Gongwer 12/29/09). It was the first time a sitting Supreme Court Justice had been defeated since 1984 and the first time ever that a sitting Chief Justice had been defeated.