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Slotkin Statement on Passage of the President’s Budget Bill, Will Raise Costs and Cause 17 Million Americans to Lose Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement after voting ‘no’ on President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which passed by a vote of 51-50, with Vice President J.D. Vance breaking the tie. “After more than 25 hours on the Senate floor, I voted no on the so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ No matter which way you slice it – health care, energy, housing – the President just rammed through a bill that will make Michiganders pay in every part of their lives. All so the wealthiest among us can get a tax break. “Today’s massive bill will go
Slotkin, Peters Reintroduce Legislation to Grant Federal Recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) reintroduced legislation to grant federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (GRB). In addition to granting federal recognition to the GRB, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act would make its members eligible for benefits and services provided by the federal government, including tuition, health care, and housing assistance. U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) and John James (R-MI-10) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians have fought for federal recognition for 30 years. They have historic ties to Michigan
Slotkin Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement in response to U.S. military strikes in Iran: “I expect a full, classified brief on the strikes in Iran, and the strategy and force protection plans, as soon as possible. In the meantime, tonight I’m focused on the safety of the over 40,000 U.S. forces in the Middle East, and their loved ones back home, concerned about retaliation and what comes next. “While it’s too early to know the results, a successful strike by our capable military wasn’t the primary question. “The real question is: what happens the day after? A strike
DETROIT NEWS: Michigan Dems raise alarm over Musk team’s access to personal data of millions
“American citizens don’t want unelected billionaires with their private data, all their tax information, their Medicare healthcare records. … What do they want it for? The goals of a billionaire are not the same as the goals of the average American citizen. He has other conflicting interests,” Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, said Thursday on the Senate floor. Slotkin argued that Musk, whose companies hold billions worth of government contracts and who has business interests in China, should have to follow the law and file a publicly available financial disclosure after CBS News reported Friday that Musk won’t have to. “This is how we ensure
POAM VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH U.S. SENATOR ELISSA SLOTKIN
POAM VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH NEWLY ELECTED U.S. SENATOR ELISSA SLOTKIN On January 30, 2025, Jonathan Pignataro, President of the Calhoun County Deputy Sheriffs Association and POAM Vice President, met with Michigan’s newly elected U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Jon was representing POAM members on various issues. Senator Slotkin is very supportive of issues concerning law enforcement, and she has committed to supporting issues POAM brings forward. Senator Slotkin supported the Social Security Fairness Act, which affects many of our members. POAM thanks her for that support.