Mike understands that Michigan’s economy is struggling and he is fighting to protect jobs we already have and to create new, good-paying jobs.  As a former small business owner, he knows that Michigan workers can outwork and outhustle the competition when the playing field is level.   That’s why he’s leading the fight to crack down on unfair Chinese trade practices and protect American jobs.

Mike’s jobs plan also includes tax relief, regulatory reform, pension protection and a curb on frivolous, junk lawsuits.

The high cost of energy is forcing many Michigan families and businesses to cut back.  That’s why Mike believes it’s time to fight back by promoting the production of ethanol and other alternative fuels that reduce our dependence on expensive foreign oil.  In addition to co-authoring an energy bill that will increase American supplies and create jobs, he created the “Kickstart” plan to boost the availability of ethanol at local, independent gas stations.

Mike is working hard to reduce the burden of health care costs on seniors, families and small businesses.  He believes that empowering people to make their own health care choices is the key to reaching the goal of quality, affordable, accessible care.  This commitment is reflected in his vote to provide prescription drug coverage for one million Michigan seniors and his leadership in efforts to provide more families and businesses access to Health Savings Accounts.

As a former Army officer and FBI special agent, Mike brings a unique perspective and unmatched experience to the Congress.  That’s why he won a spot on the Intelligence Committee, why Congressional leaders turned to Mike for his expertise in responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and why the Speaker of the House has sent him to the Middle East more than a dozen times.   To protect our borders, Mike cosponsored legislation to double the number of patrol agents and slam the door to terrorists and other illegals trying to enter our country.  Amnesty is not an option.