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St. Joseph, Michigan
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    Aug 22

    You can find my voting record, public position on more than 70 issues, and much more all on my new-and-improved website:

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  2. 14 hours ago

    Thanks to Portage Northern Middle School for having me in to speak with students about government & civility in politics yesterday!

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    Oct 17

    ICYMI: Congressman Fred Upton recently announced his support for an innovative PFAS research proposal developed by faculty from WMU's Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences and Michigan State University.

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  4. Oct 17

    ICYMI -> 73 years after war ends, WWII veteran receives medals

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  5. Oct 17

    I joined forces with the entire MI Congressional Delegation in working in support of bringing a new cyber mission to SW MI. This new Cyber Squadron puts Southwest Michigan on the front lines of protecting our nation against the ever-evolving threat of cyberattacks.

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  6. Oct 17

    The recent Defense funding bill gave U.S. troops a 2.6 percent raise—their biggest pay raise in nine years—recognizing the dedication of the more than 1.3 million active-duty troops.

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  7. Oct 17

    I have always voted to ensure the brave men and women of our Armed Forces have the resources and training necessary to succeed on and off the battlefield.

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  8. Oct 16

    .: Economy added 134,000 jobs in September; unemployment falls to nearly 50-year low ->

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  9. Oct 16

    Thanks to our pro-growth policies, U.S. unemployment is at the lowest level since 1969.

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    Oct 15

    .: Economy added 134,000 jobs in September; unemployment falls to nearly 50-year low.

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  11. Oct 15

    ICYMI -> U.S. Rep. Fred Upton listens to opioid concerns with Kalamazoo panel

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  12. Oct 15

    ICYMI -> Grants issued to fight drug abuse in Kalamazoo, Allegan counties

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  13. Oct 15

    ICYMI -> Stryker shows U.S. Rep. Upton devices targeting opioid epidemic

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  14. Oct 15

    ICYMI -> Rep. Fred Upton and Rep. Debbie Dingell Team Up to Battle Opioid Addiction

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  15. Oct 15

    Learn more about our efforts here:

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  16. Oct 15

    As I’ve heard directly from our local leaders, it’s clear we need an effort that goes after those who overprescribe, improves treatment & prevention efforts, gives our law enforcement better tools, cracks down on fentanyl, helps develop non-addictive pain medications, & more.

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  17. Oct 15

    This year, we worked together to pass H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. This is a bipartisan, bicameral agreement and is expected to be signed into law soon.

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  18. Oct 15

    Additionally, as part of our 21st Century Cures Act, more than $1 billion was allocated to states to address opioid addiction treatment & prevention. was on the receiving end of more than $32 million in grant funding. This funding will have a real impact.

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  19. Oct 15

    In 2016, we got signed into law a sweeping package of laws aimed at attacking the opioid epidemic from all sides. This critical legislation included more than a dozen bills passed by & I proudly chaired the House/Senate Conf. Committee that finalized the package.

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  20. Oct 15

    We've long been committed to taking action on the tragic opioid abuse epidemic that has hit communities here in Southwest Michigan & across the country. In response, I've helped lead the charge to pass bipartisan legislation to address this epidemic.

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  21. Retweeted
    Oct 12

    presented our football team with flags for their part in helping those affected by the water crisis in Parchment this summer. We have the best Panthers!

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