The United States Department of Transportation is re-selecting SkyWest Airlines, Inc., branded as Delta Connection (SkyWest), to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at Escanaba, Michigan (Escanaba), with 12 nonstop round trips per week to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) using 50-passenger Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ200) aircraft for the two-year contract term from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2020 Rep. Bergman has been an advocate for EAS since taking office stating that,...
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Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2 - The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. "First District farmers face much uncertainty after years of natural disasters, trade issues, and unsteady global markets. Our Farm Bill provides stability to Michigan farmers as they supply our district, country, and the world with food," said Bergman. Congressman Bergman continued, "Ensuring access to highspeed broadband throughout rural First Distri...
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"This weekend's storms have left an extensive impact on several of our Upper Peninsula communities. In the days and weeks ahead it's important that all affected by these storms continue to work together with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure the rebuilding and recovery process remain as streamlined as possible." "As a Marine Commander, I've been a part of many disaster relief efforts throughout the country, and the coordination, volunteerism, and initial recovery efforts that took ...
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"I disagree with the separation of families at the border, as it stands in direct contrast to our American values. The circumstances of our current immigration situation fall directly on the back of the legislative branch. Congress has consistently failed to do the work the American people sent them to accomplish, leaving us at a crossroads as a nation. Politicians and party leadership on both sides of the aisle, for decades, have lacked the political fortitude to work together and achieve true ...
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Washington - Congressman Jack Bergman released the following statement after the House passed over 30 bills aimed at combatting the opioid crisis: "The opioid epidemic has ravaged our nation, claiming over 2 million lives and tearing apart families. Since taking office, I've been committed to confronting this problem head on and have met with healthcare providers, law enforcement officials, addiction counselors, Veteran's Service Organizations, social workers, and those struggling with addiction...
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"Since taking office I've worked with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) leadership and the Trump Administration to highlight the dangers to our economy and national security of an unscheduled outage of the 50 year old Poe Lock. After urging USACE in April to use additional appropriated funds towards Soo Locks modernization, the updated FY18 work plan released this week directs over $57 million to be spent on major rehabilitation and modernization at the Soo Locks complex. This is great news f...
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Immediately following today's House Committee on Natural Resources oversight field hearing in Alpena, Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04), along with Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (UT-01), issued the following release: "I was honored to welcome Congressman Westerman to Michigan's First District as we work to address the important issue of cormorant management. Based on a 2016 court order, Michigan, along with 23 other states are prohibited from controlling these invasi...
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WASHINGTON – On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) at Alpena Community College, the House Committee on Natural Resources will head to Rep. Jack Bergman’s district to hold an oversight hearing titled, Examining Effects of Mismanagement of the Cormorant in the Great Lakes Region. WITNESSES: Mr. Daniel Eichinger, executive director, Michigan United Conservation Clubs Mr. Mark Engle, manager, Les Cheneaux Landing Mr. Randall Claramunt, Lake Huron Basin coordinator, Oden State Fish Hatchery Mr. ...
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Washington- Congressman Jack Bergman, retired Marine Corps Lt. General, released the following statement after voting to support the FY19 NDAA: “Having served in uniform as Commander of Marine Forces North and Marine Forces Reserve, I know that stability, consistency, and certainty is critical for our military to carry out its missions. Providing for the common defense of our nation is Congress’ top priority and this package will give our men and women in uniform the resources they need to succe...
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On Tuesday, Congressman Jack Bergman spoke on the House floor in support of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and applauded Chairman Mac Thornberry for his work to highlight the Soo Locks. Congressman Bergman noted that providing for our nation’s common defense is the Constitutional duty of Congress: "As a retired Lieutenant General in the Marine Corps, I know that certainty from Washington, especially on this side of the river, is critical for the military to carry out its mis...
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