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Week in Review
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Thank you for reading this edition of the Bergman Brief. This week I will primarily focus on the work being done in the District as we continue into the August work period. As I meet with constituents from Onaway to Michigamee -I’m so thankful for the input that each and every one of you offer.
The past few weeks I’ve met with constituents from all different walks of life – children who rely on the services of the school community health clinic, farmers fighting unfair trade practices of Turkey, manufacturers navigating the red tape of bureaucracies, retailers employing hundreds of area residents, and dozens of other constituents who agree or disagree with my viewpoints but still deserve to have their voice heard. We truly live in the greatest country on earth and I’m so proud to represent each of the constituents of the First District of Michigan.
As I’ve said before, if you are interested in setting up a meeting to talk about the issues that matter to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office at https://bergman.house.gov/forms/meetingrequest/
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| Rep. Bergman Presents the U.P. Veteran of the Year with a Congressional Record |
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Bergman in the News
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(Daily News) - Bergman Supporting Dickinson County Health Center USDA Request
Rep. Jack Bergman signed on in support of the loan, with about a dozen letters filed in total as part of the 587-page application.
Watch the interview here
(TV-6 & UP North Live) World War II Veteran Receives Diploma 77 Years After Draft
“He stepped up for our country as a young high-schooler in WWII,” said Rep. Bergman. “So many people did that and there is not many Johns left in the world who are still here.
Watch the story here and here
(UP Matters) - Bergman Talks Tunnels
"Bergman adds that he could get involved on the federal level to fund such a tunnel, similar to the funding that was approved for a new Soo Lock. And he says that he’s confident that the governor and Enbridge will strike a deal on a utility tunnel."
Watch more here
(9&10 & UpNorth Live) - Bergman On Rural Broadband Initiatives
Rep. Bergman recently introduced his rural broadband connectivity act which would provide incentives to businesses to provide high-speed internet in places that don’t have it.
“In order to live our normal lives, we need high-speed internet connectivity,” Bergman said.
Bergman is optimistic his bill will pass and help improve the lives of other Michiganders as well.
Watch the interview here and here
(Connecting Vets) - Bergman Introduces GI Planning Bill
"Military basic training is a grueling ordeal meant to mold our nation’s finest. But it doesn’t make sense for these fatigued recruits to immediately be asked to make a consequential, expensive decision about using their future education benefits," Bergman said. "By delaying this decision six months, (the bill) will give enlistees the ability to make an informed choice and plan for the future."
Read more here
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| Rep. Bergman Visits the New Besse Center at the UP State Fairgrounds |
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Meeting Time
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As I travel the District over the August work period I have made it a priority to meet with constituents who may not see eye to eye with me on the issues, but are willing to work together to find solutions and common ground. I’ve met with folks in our offices in Traverse City and Marquette, at coffee houses throughout the District, and have even met multiple groups at their houses.
In every conversation there has been a meaningful dialogue, disagreements, but in the end - there has been much common ground found. I'm proud to represent the great people of the First District.
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| Rep. Bergman Meeting with Constituents in Naubinway During His Travel |
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| Rep. Bergman Met with Mayor Connie Litzner in St. Ignace |
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John Wapienik Received His High School Diploma 77 Years After Being Drafted in WWII |
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