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Here is an update for July 17th.   Thought of the day: “If you want to make good use of your time, you’ve got to know what’s most important and then give it all you’ve got.” - Lee Iacocca These past two days were full of discussing really important topics. And these next three weeks are going to be even more critical as Congress comes back into session. Restaurants –… Read more »

Here is an update for July 15th.   Thought of the day: “In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” — Dalai Lama   Last night, we received positive news on a potential COVID-19 vaccine. The potential vaccine which is being developed by Moderna Therapeutics and supported by the National Institutes of Health, triggered an immune response… Read more »

Here is an update for July 13th.  Thought of the day: “I have seen Americans making great and sincere sacrifices for the key common good and a hundred times I have noticed that, when needs be, they almost always gave each other faithful support.” -- Alexis de Tocqueville COVID-19 cases. This is a decrease from the 653 cases that were reported on Saturday. Our numbers in… Read more »

Here is an update for July 10th.    Thought of the day: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” — Dr. Seuss   Yesterday, Michigan reported 446 new confirmed cases and nine additional deaths. This is better than the day before but Governor Whitmer reiterated she may put in pace stricter mask laws given the… Read more »

Here is an update for July 6th.  Thought of the day: “Our humanity makes us each a part of something greater than ourselves.” – Sonia Sotomayor Hope everyone had a good and safe 4th of July. I was able to spend time with veterans, young people and around the district wearing my mask, urging people to be careful, and reminding them to follow the guidelines. But as always,… Read more »

Here is an update for July 2nd. Thought of the day: “Our greatness has always come from people who expect nothing and take nothing for granted - folks who work hard for what they have, then reach back and help others after them.” — Michelle Obama On Wednesday, Michigan reported 262 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths related to COVID-19. Last month, the number of COVID cases… Read more »

Here is an update for July 1st.  Thought of the day: “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” — Helen Keller On Tuesday, Michigan reported 373 new COVID-19 cases. Nationally, new infections have topped 40,000 in four of the past five days and that number has surpassed the worst days of April. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is surging… Read more »

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Here is an update for June 29th.  Thought of the day: “A powerful attitude awakens inner strength, energy, motivation, and initiative.” – Remez Sasson Yesterday, Johns Hopkins informed the public that more than half a million people worldwide have died from COVID-19. The U.S. has more than 125,000 of those deaths. This virus is still out there with the number of cases… Read more »

Here is an update for June 27th.  Thought of the day: “But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” ― Martin Luther King, Jr. On Friday, Michigan reported 353 new COVID-19 cases. We keep saying it, but there’s been an uptick in cases. Yesterday, Dr. Tony Fauci said “For goodness sakes: avoid crowds, wear masks. Those are the… Read more »