Strengthen consumer protections
House Democrats are committed to increasing consumer protections for Michigan residents. We voted to repeal Michigan's unfair and one-of-a-kind 1996 law that gives big drug companies total immunity when they sell dangerous drugs, such as Vioxx, that harm or kill our residents. We also are cracking down on identity theft, one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, by taking steps to protect our residents. In addition, we are tackling predatory lending and unscrupulous insurance companies that inflate consumers' rates based on their ZIP codes.
School Aid deadline moved to June 1 to prevent future budget chaos
- — November 05, 2009
Investments strengthen police and fire protection, Promise Scholarships, health care for kids, seniors
- — October 07, 2009
Lawmaker working to restore critical funding to keep Detroit families safe
- — October 01, 2009
Lawmakers oppose eliminating scholarships that serve 100,000
- — September 22, 2009
- — September 16, 2009
Plan will use combination of funding, no taxpayer dollars
- — September 14, 2009
Lawmaker's event offers a forum to discuss local issues with residents
- — August 27, 2009
100,000 workers to lose unemployment lifeline unless Senate acts
- — August 24, 2009
Proposal is second wave of legislation to help struggling homeowners
- — August 13, 2009
Detroit lawmaker represents Michigan at legislative conference
- — July 28, 2009
Detroit lawmakers, coalition work to position state as new energy leader, create jobs
- — July 27, 2009
Event aims to promote good health, offers free health screenings
- — May 27, 2009
House passes plan to help homeowners, awaits action in the Senate
- — May 13, 2009
Plan will prevent insurance companies from raising rates during a policy term
- — April 30, 2009
'Hire Michigan First' plan rewards businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on using tax dollars to provide jobs for illegal immigrants
- — March 09, 2009
Plan will give homeowners more time to seek help, speak with lenders
- — February 17, 2009
Durhal also to serve on Appropriations Committee and Corrections panel
- — February 11, 2009
Representative will work to create jobs, turn economy around
- — January 09, 2009
- — January 01, 2009