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Slotkin, Peters Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Commemorating 108th Anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and commending the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Selfridge since its inception. The resolution recognizes the base’s significant contributions to U.S. national security, such as leading security operations to protect the Northern Border after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The resolution also reinforces the commitment of our Armed Forces to ensure Selfridge remains a key component to U.S. national defense. U.S. Representative John James (MI-10) introduced a companion resolution in the House. “On
Slotkin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Raise Concerns About How Great Lakes Will Be Impacted by NOAA Firings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led their colleagues in pressing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more information about the termination of probationary staff and the potential impact these firings will have on the Great Lakes. “We write to express our deep concern over the firing of probationary staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the potential impact these firings will have on the Great Lakes,” wrote the Senators. “The Great Lakes are among the United States’ greatest natural treasures, strengthening our economy and attracting millions of visitors each year. The Lakes
Slotkin joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Cut Off U.S. Investment to China in Certain Industries
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jim Banks (R-IN), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), along with Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), introduced the Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act. The legislation would safeguard the United States’ national security against the growing threat posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) by prohibiting and requiring notification of U.S. investment in certain technologies in China.
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.