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Melissa Nann Burke

Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Bureau Chief at Detroit News

Washington bureau chief @detroitnews. Tips to mburke (at) https://t.co/RFh5svFxqY

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  • What's in Trump's budget proposal for Michigan priorities ― and what's getting cut

    1 day ago | detroitnews.com | Melissa Nann Burke |Grant Schwab

    POLITICSMelissa Nann Burke Grant SchwabThe Detroit NewsView Comments Washington ― President Donald Trump's budget request for next year would support the Flint Lead Exposure Registry and Great Lakes cleanup projects, but slash spending for Army Corps construction and harbor dredging and eliminate the heating assistance program for low-income households.

  • Lawmakers want Flint Registry funding for '26, but project in 'limbo'

    1 week ago | detroitnews.com | Melissa Nann Burke

    POLITICS Melissa Nann BurkeThe Detroit NewsView Comments Washington ― A bipartisan group of 16 lawmakers is urging congressional leaders to fully fund the Flint Lead Exposure Registry for the 2026 fiscal year, even as the program's money for this year has been held up at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention due to layoffs at the agency. Twelve Michigan lawmakers led by U.S. Rep.

  • Congressman Seeks $90M in Federal Funds for Michigan Base Runway Ahead of New Fighter Squadron

    2 weeks ago | military.com | Melissa Nann Burke

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  • Nancy Pelosi backs Stevens for Senate in Michigan

    2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Melissa Nann Burke

    POLITICS Melissa Nann BurkeThe Detroit NewsView Comments Washington ― Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in her bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, calling her a "proven fighter."Stevens' campaign emphasized that she worked with Pelosi when House Democrats passed the CHIPS and Science Act in 2022 that aimed to boost the domestic semiconductor industry.

  • James seeks $90M in federal funds for Selfridge runway ahead of new fighter squadron

    2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Melissa Nann Burke

    POLITICS Melissa Nann BurkeThe Detroit NewsView Comments Washington ― A Michigan Republican congressman is requesting $90 million in earmarked federal funding to help pay for a runway project at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County ahead of the anticipated arrival of a new F-15EX fighter squadron in 2028. U.S. Rep.

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