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Friday, March 01, 2013  UPDATED WITH LOCAL LAWMAKER'S VOTES: The U.S. House approved the Violence Against Women Act on Thursday.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The warnings in Washington of forced across-the-board budget cuts are trickling down to Northern Michigan. One program facing cuts is Michigan's "STOP Violence Against Women" program, and that has women and community members speaking out.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The President is pushing Congress to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  As the deadline for the fiscal cliff looms, Congressional Representatives from Michigan are weighing in on the debate.

Friday, November 09, 2012  In a press release this evening, Gary McDowell announced his concession to the incumbent, Dan Benishek.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The race between Gary McDowell and Dan Benishek for a seat in Congress was extremely close, currently separated by only .6 percent of the vote

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Wednesday, 7&4 News sits down with Congressman Dan Benishek.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Monday, 7&4's Decision 2012 coverage focuses in on Michigan's 1st Congressional District.

Friday, September 30, 2011  A northern Michigan tribal leader plans to make his ties to Washington, DC even stronger when he formally announces plans to run for U.S. House of Representatives Saturday.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Members of the Michigan Postal Workers Union picketed outside of Congressman Dan Benishek's Gaylord office Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  Congressman Dan Benishek (R, MI) was in the State’s First District Tuesday.

Monday, October 18, 2010 

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Saturday evening, it was announced that Senator Jason Allen would no longer pursue a recount for the Republican nominee for Congress in Michigan's 1st district.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  It looks like a recount is likely in the race for the First Congressional District Republican Nomination.  Only one vote separates Jason Allen and Dan Benishek.