"Supporting the environment has Win . one of my top priorities. I will continue

ensure our environment is preserved for future generations."

The Knollenberg Environmental Record
• Led efforts to clean Oakland County's environment and improve drinking water quality.
❖ Secured more than $60 million to help clean up the Rouge River.
❖ Secured millions to improve Oakland County's drainage system that keeps our drinking water clean.
• Promotes conservation through incentives for new & cleaner energy sources.
❖ Advocates for "New Freedom Car" whose goal is an 80 mile-per-gallon vehicle and stopped efforts to eliminate funding for the program.

"I am a product of public education and would not be
where I am today without it. Our nation's commitment to
public education should always be strong and I will
continue to lead the effort in Congress."

The Knollenberg Education Record

• Increased funding for Pell Grants by 73% since 1995.
• Increased federal funding for elementary and secondary education by 43%.
• Supported teacher recruitment & retention by supporting increased student loan forgiveness
for highly qualified math, science and special education teachers.

'During challenging economic times, government must • lead, help save American jobs and
provide tax relief to working class families."

The Knolienberg Economic Record

• Passed the Growth Tax Act of 2003 which has helped create 1.7 million new jobs and contributed to the fastest rate of growth in more than 20 years.
• Voted to eliminate the marriage penalty and death tax.
• Helped Oakland County's 1,500 manufacturers by repealing oppressive steel tariffs and supporting the Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

"Law enforcement must be empowered to protect our families. I will provide them the tools to
do what must be done in a post 9-7 1 world."

The Knollenberg Law Enforcement Record
Supported legislation that enhanced the federal government's ability to:
• Share intelligence between agencies
• Strengthen the criminal laws against terrorism
❖ Remove obstacles to investigating terrorism
• Update the law to reflect new technology

"Our nation is vulnerable to terrorism and Michigan is a
border state. The terrorists are prepared and we must be too."

The Knollenberg Homeland Security Record

❖ Funded the creation of the Department of Homeland Security after 9-11.
•:; Has been the leader in Congress securing funding for Northern Border Security ensuring the
region has more Border Patrol Agents and Customs Officers than ever before.
❖ Directed more than $13 billion to equip & train first responders and local officials such as firefighters, police officers and EMS workers to respond to
terrorism & emergencies.

As a senior, I know the most vulnerable among our aged
population must be cared for. A moral society cares for
those who need our help."

The Knollenberg Senior Record
• Authored legislation to establish "Medicare Pilot Program" which allows Michigan seniors to
stay at home or live in senior housing without losing their benefits.
•Supported legislation that secured a prescription drug benefit for all seniors.
Leading Congressional supporter of innovative cancer initiative which converts nuclear waste
to agents that fight breast cancer for seniors and others.

Paid for by Knollenberg for Congress

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248-723-1477

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