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Upton, Walden, Terry Praise Verizon's Court Challenge to FCC Net Neutrality Power Grab

01.20.2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR) and Lee Terry (R-NE), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, respectively, in releasing the following statement upon Verizon's court challenge against the Federal Communications Commission's effort to regulate the Internet:

"We welcome the decision by Verizon, and hopefully others, to demand their day in court to block the FCC's misguided attempt to regulate the Internet. At stake is not just innovation and economic...

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Upton Floor Statement: Repeal is the first step toward a better beginning

01.19.2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, made the following statement today on the House floor in support of the effort to repeal Obamacare (H.R. 2):

"Mr. Speaker, today we take a step toward compassionate, innovative and job-creating health care. It's ironic that we must end something to realize a new beginning. But that's exactly what Obamacare has compelled us to do. And that's precisely what we will do today.

"It's time to be honest with the American people. Remember...

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Upton Applauds Repeal Vote – Vows to Use Every Means Available to Develop a Better Path Forward

01.19.2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement today upon House approval of H.R. 2, legislation to repeal Obamacare:

"Today's repeal vote is a first step toward compassionate, consumer- and competition-driven health care reform. We will use every tool at our disposal to dismantle this law and develop a better path forward. We will undertake rigorous oversight of the law as it stands, examining sound alternatives through a transparent, inclusive and deliberative process. We must focus on...

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Upton, Walden, Terry Express Concern with FCC's Tactics in Approving Comcast-NBC Universal Transaction

01.18.2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR) and Lee Terry (R-NE), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, respectively, in releasing the following statement upon the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) approval of the Comcast-NBC Universal transaction:

"We are glad Comcast can now get back to doing business and creating jobs, but the price of doing so should not be coerced compliance with the heavy-handed tactics of an overreaching FCC. The FCC's...

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Upton Announces Additional Staff Changes at Energy and Commerce

01.13.2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), incoming Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced additional staff hires and promotions for the Energy and Commerce Committee. Upton previously named Gary Andres as Staff Director and made a first round of staff announcements in late December.

"I am thrilled with the impressive team we have for the Energy and Commerce Committee - some are continuing their service while others are returning to public service at this most important time," said Upton. "Their knowledge and expertise will...

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Upton Comments on National Oil Spill Commission Report

01.11.2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement today after the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling released its final report:

"With rising energy prices and growing global demand, the last thing America can afford is to lock away our own resources and increase our dependence on foreign sources of energy. Our goal must be an "˜all of the above' strategy that safely and responsibly develops American-made...

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Upton Announces Republican Membership on Energy & Commerce Subcommittees for 112th Congress

01.07.2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced the Republican membership of the six Energy and Commerce subcommittees for the 112th Congress.

"We could not have a more talented and accomplished group of members on Energy and Commerce, ready to deliver the change the American people expect and demand," said Upton. "From repealing the job-killing health law to fighting rampant regulations, these subcommittees will be on the front lines as we work to fulfill our pledge to the...

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Jobs Report, $14 Trillion Debt Underscore Need for Repeal of Budget-Busting, Job-Killing Health Care Law

01.07.2011

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, highlighted the need to repeal the job-killing health law following today's Department of Labor jobs report that shows the national unemployment rate for December fell to 9.4 percent. Today's report marks 20 straight months the nation's jobless rate has topped 9 percent. The jobs report also follows news of the national debt eclipsing $14 trillion earlier this week.

"Today's jobs numbers, while encouraging, reveal that we have much work left to do as...

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