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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

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.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A Michigan congressman who chairs a tax committee says doctors have declared him cancer-free following chemotherapy treatments.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  A conservative Republican Congressmen from Michigan who was among four stripped of plum committee assignments says he wants more answers.

Monday, November 12, 2012  An affair with biographer Paula Broadwell ended the long career of retired General David Petraeus, but now a Michigan man may be taking the reins.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Deadline adds pressure on Missouri congressman to abandon Senate race after rape comment furor

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video: US Senate candidate, Missouri congressman Todd Akin stirs outcry with comments on rape, pregnancy

Friday, July 27, 2012  Pete Hoekstra contends his Republican opponents "are totally off base" in trying to convince voters they're farther to the right.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Longtime Congressman John Dingell of Michigan is kicking off his campaign for a 29th full term in office.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Wisconsin's Rep. Ryan says he hasn't discussed joining Romney on GOP presidential ticket

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

Friday, August 26, 2011  During 7&4 News Today this past week, we aired our sit down interview with Congressman Dave Camp who represents Michigan's 4th District.  Among the list of questions, 7&4's Melissa Smith asked Camp about the 12 member super committee that he's a part of in Washington, which is aiming to cut government spending.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  House Homeland Security chairman and Obama administration feud over movie on bin Laden hunt

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  The Grand Traverse County Health Department officials say new laws allowing free birth control will save lives.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Updated: The married seven-term New York Democrat's resignation would end a once-promising career as a leading liberal voice.