Articles tagged:Mark Schauer

Posted: Wed Nov 3 1:01 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Republican Tim Walberg wins 7th district Michigan House seat over Democratic incumbent Mark Schauer

DETROIT (AP) — Republican Tim Walberg has beaten Democratic incumbent Mark Schauer in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, taking back the seat he lost to Schauer two years ago. Both national parties poured in more than $1 million over the past month and a half to try to sway voters in ...

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Posted: Wed Oct 27 10:33 p.m. by Letters to the Editor

Anyone who supports change and hope must vote against our current Congressmen Mark Schauer and John Dingell. Both are consistent supporters of Nancy Pelosi's agenda, including voting for Obamacare and cap and trade. Her agenda implies big change but little hope. Hope comes with less taxes and smaller government. Our ...

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Posted: Sun Oct 17 7:19 a.m. by Letters to the Editor

Please stand with us to reject the disgusting campaign being run by Mark Schauer’s political machine. Mr. Schauer is obviously ashamed to run on his ultra-liberal record and, therefore, is using the Democrat’s old tactics of trying to scare voters with false accusations, distortions and words taken out of context ...

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Posted: Thu Oct 7 4:05 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Former Republican Congressman Joe Schwarz endorses Mark Schauer over Tim Walberg

Former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz, a Republican, formally announced today his endorsement of Democrat Mark Schauer in his bid for re-election against Republican Tim Walberg.

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Posted: Thu Sep 9 6:02 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Howard Dean rallies University of Michigan students to fight to keep Democrats in office this November

Former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean told a crowd of mostly University of Michigan students Wednesday night that a victory for Democrats in the November midterm elections is anything but assured. "You caused a revolution in this country two years ago. We are in danger of losing everything that ...

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Posted: Thu Sep 2 5:30 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter

The Michigan Democratic Party went on the attack today, criticizing former Republican Congressman Tim Walberg for statements made about NAFTA at a campaign meeting. At the meeting in Jackson Wednesday night, Walberg was asked if he thought NAFTA and CAFTA were still good for the national economy. He responded by ...

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Posted: Tue Aug 31 4:47 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Democrat Howard Dean to visit Ann Arbor next week for 'Moving Michigan Forward' rally

Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is expected to appear at a Democratic Party rally next week in Ann Arbor.

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Posted: Wed Jun 9 1:23 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter

U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer today announced his support of the Home Office Deduction Simplification Act, a bill to streamline taxes for small business owners who use a home office.

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Posted: Sat May 15 8:26 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Catching up with Mark Schauer: Congressman talks high-speed rail, fair trade with China and more

U.S. Congressman Mark Schauer hails from Battle Creek, but his district stretches to the western limits of Ann Arbor — so he represents a good portion of Washtenaw County. Schauer, who serves on the Railroad Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, was in town on Friday, standing alongside ...

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Posted: Sat Apr 10 4:47 p.m. by Angela Cesere Staff Photographer
John Dingell, Mark Schauer thanked for support of health care reform at Ann Arbor event

U.S. Congressmen John Dingell and Mark Schauer spoke to Washtenaw County residents during a community forum at the Ann Arbor Community Center Saturday morning.

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Posted: Thu Mar 25 1:16 p.m. by Cindy Heflin News producer
Pelosi condemns threats over health-care vote; Mark Schauer among recipients

Mark SchauerWASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday condemned vandalism and threats against members of Congress who voted to overhaul the U.S. health care system. U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Mich., whose 7th Congressional District includes western Washtenaw County, was among those who received a threat. Republicans joined in the ...

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Posted: Fri Nov 6 9 a.m. by Cindy Heflin News producer
Dexter, Manchester residents challenging Tim Walberg in GOP 7th District primary

LANSING, Mich. - Former U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg is facing two challengers in his bid to regain the 7th District congressional seat — Brian Rooney and Marvin Carlson. Rooney, of Dexter, is an Iraq war veteran and an attorney at the Thomas More Law Center in Ann Arbor. He officially ...

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