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CBS News
29-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Michigan congressional leaders discuss federal budget bill at Mackinac Policy Conference
By a razor-thin margin, the federal spending reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House last week and now heads to the Senate. Dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," it includes sweeping legislation that extends and increases tax cuts, eliminates many environmental subsidies, and limits Medicaid coverage for low-income adults. At the Mackinac Policy Conference, Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet says the late-night vote sent a clear message. "I don't think there was a single person in the chamber who had read the bill when it came when it came to us for a vote, and there's a lot in it that is going to raise costs for most families in Michigan," said McDonald Rivet. Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett disagreed, saying the vote moved at a pace that mirrored past bills in the legislature. "It's not like one side is uniquely responsible for this […] and their members are taking their full allotment of time to debate each of the amendments and then motions along the way. It was an intentional attempt to delay the process," said Barrett. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell addressed her work with her Republican counterparts, highlighting the need to stay open to make progress. "I'm going to stand up if you're going to hurt the people that I represent, if you're going to hurt my state, I'm not afraid to speak up. And if we can get something done, we will look for that common area, if we need to," said Dingell. GOP U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga underlined that the bill brings back a key part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which he thinks benefits Michiganders at every level. "Forty million families across the nation were going to see their per-child tax credit cut in half if we don't do this. So, we disagree on the path oftentimes, but there's a lot of commonality on the goals of trying to bring this back together," said Huizenga. As the bill prepares for a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate, representatives on both sides of the aisle reaffirmed their promise to continue advocating for Michiganders in Washington. "It actually isn't red team versus blue team. The things that we are doing, the decisions we are making, are impacting everybody's lives," said McDonald Rivet.
E&E News
29-05-2025
- Business
- E&E News
Ads attack vulnerable House Republicans over megabill vote
A clean energy group is going after 10 House Republicans for voting last week for the GOP's tax megabill, which would cut incentives for renewables. The organization, Protect Our Jobs, said Wednesday it is putting more than $1 million into advertisements criticizing the lawmakers, most of whom are vulnerable in next year's elections. 'I'm a Republican. But now I'm seeing Republicans in Washington trying to eliminate jobs like mine,' an electrician named Nick says in one ad, targeting Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.). Advertisement 'Congressman Tom Barrett just voted to cut clean energy production. Well, that'll kill thousands of jobs, all just to give rich people another big tax cut,' he continues.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protesters gather outside Rep. Barrett's Lansing office after vote to approve federal budget bill
Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett's (R-Charlotte) Lansing office to demonstrate against his vote for the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz Around 30 people gathered outside the office of U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) Thursday afternoon to protest what they say is his lack of accountability, absence from public events since taking office, and his position on the federal budget bill. 'We are here to tell our representatives that we are watching them. Their votes have real consequences for real people; it's costing lives. They think they can just cast their votes and be done, give all these tax cuts to the rich, and put blood on their hands,' Zahna Woodson, 31, from Caring Across Generations said. 'This affects real people, this affects real lives, and it is detrimental to us. We have things to say, and they should come and face us.' The protest was scheduled for noon, when demonstrators began arriving with signs criticizing the Trump administration and Rep. Barrett, while expressing support for Medicare and Medicaid services. 'We were hopeful that we could get Tom to vote no on this federal budget bill. We knew it was going to be hard, but we wanted our voices to be heard. Now, we're shaming him for constantly voting against his constituents' needs,' said Cecilia Garcia-Linz, 50, a member of the Sierra Club. On Thursday morning, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved the sweeping tax-cut bill dubbed the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' by Donald Trump, sending it to the U.S. Senate. Absent Tom Barrett, 7th District town hall meeting lets constituents express concerns, frustrations In an 'X' post, Rep. Barrett announced he voted yes, stating he did so to 'deliver for hard-working families across mid-Michigan. Promises made. Promises kept.' 'We have thousands of supporters across the state of Michigan, and we will be impacted by this terrible budget bill. Seniors, veterans, and those who rely on Medicaid, like I did as a child and I do for mine, were able to survive and escape poverty because of these social services,' Garcia-Linz remarked. The demonstration continued with various speakers emphasizing the defense of social services including Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare, which are currently considered under threat by the approval of the federal budget bill. 'I don't know how many of you here are on Medicaid, but Medicaid and Medicare save lives,' said Judy Suess, 65, finishing her speech, followed by applause. As the speeches came to an end, some protesters began chanting and waving their signs at passing drivers and pedestrians, with a few honking their horns in support of the cause. Kimberly Smith, 65, a senior resident from Dewitt, was chanting and waving her sign passionately to the passing drivers until the end of the demonstration, and she explained her concern about these possible social service cuts. 'Social Security came about to bring seniors who have retired out of poverty years and years ago. Set to fund itself, and it does, and it was working just fine. Medicaid and Medicare help our seniors, our disabled, and those who need it, to keep them alive with the medical care they cannot have,' Smith said. After about an hour, approximately 15 protesters headed to the office of U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) at the Federal building in Lansing to demonstrate after they learned through an email from the Sierra Club about her vote in favor of legislation repealing California's EPA waiver. In an email, members of the Sierra Club criticized Slotkin's position. 'This standard has been one of the most powerful tools in reducing harmful air pollution, protecting our health, and fighting climate change in the United States. Trying to take away this authority is not only legally questionable, it would also have serious consequences for our health, our environment, and our economy,' the email stated. In a press release, Slotkin emphasized her commitment to Michigan workers, noting that they live in the world's auto capital and rely heavily on the automotive industry. She added that, as other states are beginning to reverse course on the policy, Michigan should consider doing the same. 'Today, I voted to prevent California and the states that follow its standard from effectively banning gas-powered cars by 2035. Michigan is the auto capital of the world, and as Michigan's U.S. Senator, I have a special responsibility to stand up for the more than one million Michiganders whose livelihoods depend on the U.S. auto industry,' Slotkin stated. The protesters then returned to Barrett's office, where they ended the demonstration without incident. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Protesters gathered outside Sen. Elissa Slotkin's (D-Holly) office on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett's (R-Charlotte) Lansing office to demonstrate against his vote for the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett's (R-Charlotte) Lansing office to demonstrate against his vote for the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett's (R-Charlotte) Lansing office to demonstrate against his vote for the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett's (R-Charlotte) Lansing office to demonstrate against his vote for the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz Hands Off sign carried by a protester, outside the Lansing office of U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett's (R-Charlotte) Lansing office to demonstrate against his vote for the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett's (R-Charlotte) Lansing office to demonstrate against his vote for the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025 | Photo by Erick Diaz Veliz
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Famed Lisdoonvarna hospitality venue seeks match with a new owner
Selling agent Tom Barrett of Savills is quoting €4.75m for the three-star venue which accommodates 113 bedrooms as well as a large function room for music and events and additional nightclub space. It is located on 1.8 acres which includes on-site parking, tennis courts and a lawn. The Hydro traces its history back to the 19th century when Lisdoonvarna was popular with the Irish farming community as they celebrated their harvest and sought to meet potential partners. This later became known as the match-making festival. Their choice of venue was due to the reputed healing powers of the natural sulphur springs which gave the then remote Clare village its name. At a time when there were very few spas in Ireland, visitors imbibed the waters and danced from the afternoons until late at night in the local hostelries. In the 1970s Jim White, Marcus's father and a former Fine Gael TD, bought the Hydro and applied his professional tourism acumen to promoting the town and the hotel. He hosted local match-maker Willie Daly who attracted love-seeking singletons from all over the world to call on his skills and contacts to find them a partner. Meanwhile, the White family expanded their operations to include a tour business as well as other hotels in Clare and Kerry. After Marcus took over the Hydro, he sought to extend the match-making season by welcoming LGBTQ+ visitors to The Outing, a match-making weekend that attracted over 60,000 people. For decades boosted by Shannon Airport and the regional development company, Co Clare's extensive range of tourist attractions have became more widely known, including the Burren National Park with its limestone karst landscape and Lahinch which attracts surfers, golfers and lovers of traditional music. The Cliffs of Moher as well as a range of beaches are also close to Lisdoonvarna, attracting tourists throughout the year. After Russia invaded Ukraine, refugees were welcomed to the town and The Hydro proved a haven since then. Howeverm this is expected to change when the Government implements its policy of providing state accommodation. The Hydro is expected to return to its heritage of transforming the world's singletons into happily married couples and families.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Armed Forces Day rally held at Lansing VA Clinic
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — is holding a rally at the today to protest the Department of Veterans Affairs cuts. The rally is being held in honor of Armed Forces Day, the holiday celebrating all active service members. The clinic is located at 5656 S Cedar St., Lansing. The event began at noon. Michigan Families for Fair Care says the rally will 'address how these cuts are impacting the lives of Michiganders and their families while calling on Congressman Tom Barrett to do more in support of those who have fought for our country.' Michigan Families for Fair Care is an activist organization that opposes the recent actions of and . A 6 News reporter says around 30 people are currently in attendance. 6 News will have more on this story in our evening show. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
