Mike Michaud for Congress

Congressman Michaud Honors Veteran of 3 Wars (8/24/2010)

Henry Stupakewicz, a veteran of 3 wars, was honored by Congressman Mike Michaud at his 90th Birthday Party.

Michaud Touts America Rx Act (7/29/2010)

Congressman Michaud introduced a new Bill designed to lower Rx drug costs for low income Americans.

BDN Praises Michaud on Work for Veterans (7/26/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud was praised in an Editorial by the Bangor Daily News for his continued work fighting for Veterans.

Michaud Helps Secure Funding for Caribou Veterans' Home (7/20/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud helped secure Veterans' Administration funds to expand the Caribou Veterans' Home.

Michaud Stands up for Maine Potato Farmers (6/21/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud calls on the United States Department of Agriculture to correct their omission of potatoes from the Women, Infants and Children programs.

Michaud Calls on BP to Suspend Dividend Payment (6/14/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud calls on BP to suspend dividend to conserve cash in order to deal with Gulf spill.

Michaud Calls on Administration to Brand China a Currency Manipulator (6/3/2010)

Citing the devalued Yuan's effect on global trade, Congressman Mike Michaud demands that the Obama Administration take action against China.

Michaud Slams Congressional Leaders (5/30/2010)

Michaud opposes Congressional adjournment and questions Congressional leaders using the jobless as tokens in a fight over unnecessary spending.

Michaud Endorsed by Maine Credit Union League (5/4/2010)

Lewiston, Maine – Congressman Mike Michaud has received the endorsement of the Maine Credit Union League, which represents Maine’s 66 credit unions.

Bangor Daily News Praises Congressman Michaud for Opposition to Wall St Bailout and Support for Reform (4/20/2010)

BDN editorial board praises Mike Michaud's stance on holding Wall St accountable.

Michaud for Congress Continues Fundraising Success (4/20/2010)

Maine has shown its support for Congressman Mike Michaud's re-election campaign this last quarter.

Michaud Supports Historic Health Care Reform (3/21/2010)

LEWISTON, ME – Last night, Congressman Mike Michaud, after reviewing the health insurance reform package, and after spending time with Maine consumers, small businesses, and health care providers, issued the following statement on his support for the final package:

Michaud Helps Deliver Port Funding for Eastport and Searsport (2/27/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud helps deliver port funding for needed infrastructure improvements in Eastport and Searsport.

Michaud Reaffirm's Support for Veteran's Care (2/26/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud defends Maine Veterans for seeking greater access to health care.

Michaud Discusses His Vote Against Wall Street Bailout (2/15/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud discusses his vote against the 2008 Wall Street Bailout in the context of pending Financial Reform Legislation in Congress.

Michaud Participates in Maine Central Institute's Paterson Lecture Series. (2/12/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud addresses students at the Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield.

Michaud Visits with Community Concepts Leaders in South Paris (2/10/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud meets with leaders of Community Concepts in South Paris.

Michaud Tours Auburn Municiipal Building with Mayor Dick Gleason (2/6/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud takes time to visit Auburn Hall with Mayor Dick Gleason.

Michaud Works to Bring Veterans Clinic to Lewiston/Auburn (1/29/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud is working to arrange a temporary veterans clinic in Lewiston/Auburn, while the permanent facility is constructed.

Michaud Delivers for Piscataquis Water System (1/29/2010)

Congressman Mike Michaud secures $475,000 for sewerage upgrades to the Eastern Piscataquis Industrial Park in Milo.

Supreme Court (12/11/2009)

Michaud urges the US Supreme Court to apply District of Columbia Gun Ruling to all states and municipalities.

New Calais border praised by U.S. Ambassador to Canada (12/10/2009)

Mike's support of the Calais border crossing comes into focus for the U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

Michaud eyes truck weights problem (12/10/2009)

Michaud and Obama discuss Medicare rates for Maine (12/10/2009)

Mike is working hard to make sure that Mainers don't get left out in the cold when it comes to Maine Medicare reimbursement rates.

Michaud calls for job creation (12/10/2009)

Along with various State of Maine officials, Mike calls for a jobs creation bill.

Rebate for Energy Efficient Appliances (12/10/2009)

Mainers, make sure you apply for your rebate after purchasing an energy efficient appliance.

Michaud Brings Ambulance Funding to Northern Somerset County (9/16/2009)

Congressman Michael Michaud, D-2nd District, announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded funding to the Upper Kennebec Valley Ambulance Service in the form of a rural development grant.

Michaud Secures Funds to Reduce DNA Backlog (8/26/2009)

Congressman Mike Michaud announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has released $99,483 in funding to the Maine State Police from the Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program. The objective of the program is to assist states and units of local government in reducing forensic DNA sample turnaround time, increasing throughput of public DNA laboratories, and reducing DNA forensic casework backlogs.

Michaud Delivers Funding for New Bangor VA Clinic (8/26/2009)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded funding for a new community-based outpatient clinic for veterans that will be built in Bangor. Rep. Michael Michaud, who is chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health, announced the funding on Tuesday.

Michaud Invites Secretary LaHood to Review Bridge in a Backpack Technology (8/18/2009)

It sounds like the start of a wonky transportation joke: Have you ever crossed a "bridge in a backpack"?

Residents of Pittsfield, Maine, are doing so every day, and the concept could eventually be used on a national level. The innovative technology, viewed firsthand yesterday by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHod, was developed by researchers at the University of Maine's Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center (AEWC).

Congressman Michaud Brings Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to Maine (8/14/2009)

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will pay a visit Monday to the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center to get a firsthand look at a new process for reducing construction costs and time needed to build bridges.

Michaud Delivers Stimulus Funds for Farmington (8/4/2009)

Farmington will receive a $131,000 direct loan and a $370,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to replace a 50-year old sewer main.

Congressman Michaud helps secure funds for Maine Military Authority. (7/31/2009)

U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud says a House-approved defense bill includes $50 million for a northern Maine Humvee maintenance facility.

Mike Michaud Secures Over $10 Million for Maine Affordable Housing (7/30/2009)

Today, Congressman Mike Michaud announced that Maine will receive $10,690,750 in funding for affordable housing.

Congressman Michaud Introduces Bill to Help Those Who Help Veterans (7/29/2009)

Momentum is growing on Capitol Hill to provide additional and consistent support to primary caregivers of seriously injured service members from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Congressman Michaud Statement on Healthcare Reform (7/15/2009)

We have a historic opportunity finally to enact health care reform in our country. I have heard from many Mainers and the message is clear: The status quo is clearly unacceptable.

Congressman Michaud Introduces Trade Reform Bill (6/25/2009)

U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud has re-introduced trade reform legislation to Congress that would set labor, environmental and food and product safety standards for future trade agreements.

Congressman Michaud helps secure funds for Maine construction. (6/25/2009)

"This funding represents an important investment in our state and will help create jobs and affordable housing."

Congressman Michaud working for renewable energy in Maine. (6/25/2009)

A National Deepwater Offshore Wind Research Centre, to be operated by the University of Maine, was proposed during a recent meeting with Energy Secretary Steven Chu...

Congressman Michaud is working for Maine's outdoor economy. (6/25/2009)

U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud is seeking $20 million in federal funds to pay for multiuse recreational trails and bridges within his district just like the planned bridge over the Penobscot River’s West Branch he helped break ground for on Saturday.

Michaud Delivers on Improvements for VA Health Care Programs (9/26/2008)

From his leadership position on the Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, Congressman Michaud delivers improvements in VA Health Care Programs.

Congressman Michaud Delivers for Acadia National Park (9/16/2008)

Mike Michaud delivers funding for Island Explorer Buses and maintenance facilities.

Congressman Michaud Secures Funding for Jackson Labs (9/15/2008)

Mike Michaud announced two grants totaling $600,000 that will be awarded to The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME.

Mike Michaud Brings Mobile Health Clinics to Maine Veterans (9/12/2008)

Congressman Mike Michaud direct the VA to provide mobile health clinic service to Franklin, Somerset and Piscataquis Counties.

Mike Michaud Announces New Border Crossing Station (9/12/2008)

Mike Michaud directs the Department of Homeland Security to build a new Van Buren Border Crossing Station.

Congressman Michaud Secures Rural Development Grants. (9/9/2008)

U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, announced $457,104 in Rural Community Development Initiative Grants to three Maine community agencies...

Mike Michaud Delivers for Bangor Airport (9/9/2008)

Congressman Mike Michaud announces $1,066,054 in federal grants for Bangor International Airport.

Mike Michaud Travels to Iraq to Assess Services for Military Personnel (8/6/2008)

Rep. Michael Michaud and five other lawmakers are returning home after visiting U.S. military health care facilities in Iraq, Kuwait and Germany.

Congressman Michaud Annouces Ground-breaking Trade Legislation (6/4/2008)

Mike Michaud unveiled the "Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment Act" that promotes a level playing field for the global economy.