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Carl Levin takes measured approach on Iraq: 01/22/07

By Chris Christoff
Detroit Free Press

WASHINGTON — Others in Congress might criticize President George W. Bush’s handling of the Iraq war with more flash than Sen. Carl Levin.

Some are running for president. The Michigan Democrat has never hinted he wants the job.
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Levin: Cap on troops is needed: 01/21/07

By Kristofer Karol
Livingston Daily Press & Argus

Michigan’s senior senator told a crowd of Livingston County Democrats on Saturday that the end of the Iraq conflict will need to come from placing a cap on troops or specifying a four- to six-month timetable for withdrawal.
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Carl Levin Gives Local Speech on War in Iraq: 01/21/07

By Joshua Landon
WLNS 6 News

The debate over sending more U.S. troops to Iraq heats up in Michigan. Senator Carl Levin spoke at a democratic party fundraiser in Livingston County, and the senator spent much of his time…talking about the war in Iraq.

Senator Carl Levin received an immense applause before giving his speech in Livingston County. This is senator Levin’s first time speaking in Michigan since President Bush announced his plans of sending an additional 20,000 plus troops to Iraq, and he’s making his positron on the topic loud and clear.
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Levin, Republicans seek halt to Iraq troop buildup: 01/17/07

By Gordon Trowbridge
Detroit News

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., enlisted Republican support Wednesday in his effort to stop President Bush’s proposed troop increase in Iraq, joining with Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel and Democrat Joseph Biden in proposing a nonbinding resolution that would register Congress’ disapproval of the plan.
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Levin ‘concerned’ over possible Iraq troop expansion: 12/30/06

By Gordon Trowbridge
Detroit News

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin said Thursday he is “very concerned” that President Bush is considering plans to add U.S. troops to Iraq, a move seen as the likely centerpiece of a new war strategy the president is expected to outline in the coming weeks. (more…)

Levin focuses ahead on Iraq: 12/30/06

By Gordon Trowbridge
Detroit News Washington Bureau

Hearings will be his first chance to use Dems’ control of Congress to help shape Iraq policy. 

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Carl Levin’s first hearings as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee will question administration officials and outside experts about possible new strategies in Iraq — and not about possible mistakes in conduct of the war. (more…)

Levin to seek another Senate term in ‘08: 12/04/06

By Ken Thomas Associated Press

Democratic Sen. Carl Levin, the incoming chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said Monday he will seek re-election in 2008. (more…)

Congressional solutions to Iraq vary: 11/20/06

Associated Press

Phased withdrawal, troop increase and military draft among options offered

WASHINGTON - The postelection debate over Iraq is intensifying as members of Congress from both parties pose remedies and the Bush administration hunts for answers. (more…)

Gates heads back to Hill: 11/20/06

Associated Press
 
Defense Secretary nominee to meet with incoming Armed Services chair

CAPITOL HILL - President Bush’s choice to head the Pentagon goes back up to Capitol Hill today.
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POWER BROKERS FOR MICHIGAN: Aging lions become top dogs: 11/10/06

Detroit Free Press

With Democratic shift, state gains clout in new Congress

They are three old guys from Michigan about to join the ranks of the nation’s power brokers as Democrats take control of Congress.
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CARL LEVIN: He wants Iraq policy shift, greater oversight: 11/10/06

By Kathleen Gray
Detroit Free Press

The day he learned the Democrats took the Senate and he was suddenly a bigger player than he already was, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin showed none of what might be expected for such a big shooter. (more…)

Levin to Use Top Armed Services Post to Push U.S. Iraq Pullout: 11/10/06

By Tony Capaccio and Kelly Riddell
Bloomberg

Democrats’ takeover of the Senate puts Carl Levin, a man who’s said the U.S. must begin to pull troops out of Iraq, in charge of the Armed Services Committee. (more…)

Key Democrats united on Iraq pullout: 08/01/06

By Dana Bash
CNN

WASHINGTON — House and Senate Democratic leaders have joined together to urge President Bush to start bringing U.S. troops home from Iraq this year. (more…)

Tax Cheats Called Out of Control: 08/01/06

By David Cay Johnston
The New York Times

So many superrich Americans evade taxes using offshore accounts that law enforcement cannot control the growing misconduct, according to a Senate report that provides the most detailed look ever at high-level tax schemes. (more…)

Sens. Stabenow, Levin back stem cell research: 07/25/06

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow helped the Senate pass legislation to expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. (more…)

Levin, Stabenow Support Prescription Drug Measure: 07/16/06

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow helped the Senate pass a measure letting people buy their prescription drugs from Canada. (more…)

Michigan Senators Push for More Alternative Fuel Stations: 07/08/06

WZZM 13 News

Michigan’s US senators want more alternative fuel stations in the state. Currently there are just 12 E-85 stations across Michigan, but democrats Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin issued a challenge, wanting to bring more than 1,200 stations here by 2008. They say it will help drivers at the pump and create new jobs. (more…)

Levin Urges New Policies on Fuel: 07/07/06

By Sven Gustafson
The Oakland Press

SOUTHFIELD - Saying they would help lessen the nation’s dependence upon foreign oil, lower air pollution and drive down fuel prices, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin touted the need of aggressive federal policies to spur more flexible-fuel vehicles and more service stations offering E85 fuel. (more…)

Picking a prez: Levin pushing Dems right way: 07/05/06

Editorial
Lansing State Journal

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, is finally getting traction on his long push to reform the Democratic Party’s presidential selection process. (more…)

Levin: Alter Primary Lineup: 07/05/06

Dems mull plan to hold votes near New Hampshire’s

By Katherine Hutt Scott
Gannett News Service
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