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  • Upton Hailed as Champion of U.S. Manufacturing
    Nov 1, 2012 - The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the nation’s largest industrial trade association representing small and large manufacturers, has presented Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) with its “NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence” for his support of a pro-growth, pro-manufa... More
  • Upton Recognized for Supporting Small Business
    Oct 9, 2012 - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has honored Representative Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) with its prestigious “Guardian of Small Business Award” for his legislative work on behalf of small business owners in the 112th Congress. Among other issues, Upton was recognized for his lead... More
  • Upton, House Push for Pro-Growth Tax Reform
    Aug 2, 2012 - Representative Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) voted today for legislation that lays the groundwork for enacting pro-growth tax reform in 2013. The “Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012” (H.R. 6169) would establish an expedited timeline for Congress to consider comprehens... More
  • TRI-CITY RECORD: Massive Tax Hike Looms for Michigan Families, Small Businesses
    Aug 2, 2012 - By Rep. Fred Upton Today we stand at the edge of an economic cliff and the policy decisions made in the near term will determine whether we plummet back into recession or opt for a path to future prosperity. While job creators are showing some positive signs, unemployment and underemployment remain ... More
  • Upton Fights to Block Massive Tax Hike on Families and Businesses
    Aug 1, 2012 - Representative Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) voted today for legislation to block a massive tax increase that will otherwise hit all U.S. taxpayers on January 1, 2013. The looming tax hike totals more than $4 trillion over the next decade, equating to a tax increase of nearly $2,200 for a family of four... More
  • Upton Releases 2nd Quarter Report
    Jul 16, 2012 - Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today released a report on the committee’s activities from the 2nd quarter of the 2nd Session of the 112th Congress. The report, the sixth such quarterly report that has been issued by Upton, was delivered to... More
  • Upton Statement on Obamacare Ruling
    Jun 28, 2012 - Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the health care law: “While I certainly disagree with the Supreme Court’s opinion, it does not change the American people’s opinion t... More
  • KALAMAZOO GAZETTE: Stryker praises progress of Healthcare Costs Reduction Act; bill would block medical device tax
    Jun 8, 2012 - By Al Jones KALAMAZOO, MI – Stryker Corp.’s top executive praised the progress Thursday of legislation to repeal a 2.3 percent excise tax facing medical device makers in the U.S. “Stryker appreciates House passage of legislation to repeal the medical device tax,” Curt Hartman, interim CEO and chief ... More
  • Upton, House Vote to Repeal Harmful Tax on Medical Device Manufacturers
    Jun 7, 2012 - WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) praised today’s House passage of bipartisan legislation to prevent a new 2.3 percent excise tax from being imposed on U.S. sales of medical devices. The tax, which was included in the President’s overreaching healthcare law and is currently sche... More
  • Upton, House Support Tax Relief for Small Business
    Apr 19, 2012 - Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) voted today to provide tax relief for Michigan small businesses through the Small Business Tax Cut Act (H.R. 9). The temporary tax cut proposal would reduce taxable income on businesses with fewer than 500 employees by 20 percent in 2012. This one-time 20 percen... More