On the Issues

Senator Debbie Stabenow's top priority is turning Michigan's economy around and making it easier for Michigan businesses to create good-paying jobs. Whether it is fostering our advanced battery and clean energy sectors, leveraging the strength of Michigan agriculture to create even more jobs, unleashing the entrepreneurial talent of our small businesses, or standing up to countries like China when they cheat on trade deals, Debbie is using every tool at her disposal to fight for Michigan jobs. MORE >>>
Debbie Stabenow believes its time Washington was held to the same high standards as everyone else. That’s why she led the effort to stop Congress from getting paid if the Government shuts down. Debbie proposes that every government program be measured for results and that ineffective programs be eliminated so that we can focus on the ones that work. MORE >>>
Medicare and Social Security are under attack by some politicians in Washington who want to cut the deficit by eliminating Medicare and privatizing Social Security – instead of getting rid of subsidies and special tax breaks for oil companies, drug companies, millionaires and billionaires. Debbie Stabenow is leading the charge to protect Medicare and Social Security. MORE >>>
The Great Lakes are Michigan’s greatest natural resources and are vital to our economy and our way of life. It is critically important that we protect them. The first bill Debbie Stabenow passed into law in the Senate was a ban on oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes, and she is leading efforts to stop the spread of invasive species, like Asian Carp. MORE >>>