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U.S. Senate
West Michigan's U.S. Senator is Spencer Abraham (Republican). His office in Washington, D.C. can be reached by calling (202) 224-4822.


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Senator Spencer Abraham
329 Dirkson Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
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Abraham's Website


Michigan's other Senator is Carl Levin (Democrat). His office in Washington, D.C. can be reached by calling (202) 224-6221.


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Senator Carl Levin
SR-459, Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510


Send fax to: (202) 224-1388
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Levin's Website

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U.S. House of Representatives
West Michigan's U.S. Representative Peter Hoekstra (Republican) serves District 2 , which covers most of central west Michigan from Manistee to Holland. His office in Washington, D.C. can be reached by calling (202) 225-4401 or Fax (202) 226-0779.


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Rep. Peter Hoekstra
1124 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515


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Hoekstra's Website

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Year 2001 Appropriations
Anyone from any district can write these men in their roles as chairs of Appropriations. Urge them to increase funding for the North Country National Scenic Trail to $546,000. For more complete information, see the April-May 2000 issue of North Star.

House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior
When you write, refer to "the request authored by Congressman Ehlers and Oberstar and supported by Hinchey and 14 additional Representatives, which seeks an increase in base appropriations for the North Country National Scenic Trail to $546,000."

The Chair of the House Committee is Ralph Regula

Send letters to:
The Honorable Ralph Regula
2309 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior
When you write, refer to "the request authored by Senator Levin and supported by Kohl and Dorgan as well as six additional Senators, which seeks an increase in base appropriations for the North Country National Scenic Trail to $546,000."

The Chair of the Senate Committee is Slade Gorton

Send letters to:
The Honorable Slade Gorton
730 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
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Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senator for Manistee County is George McManus. George McManus represents District #36. The Office of Senator George McManus in Lansing can be reached by calling (517) 373-1725. or Fax (517) 373-0741


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Senator George McManus
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
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McManus' Website


The Michigan Senator for Oceana, Newaygo, Lake and Mason Counties is Bill Schuette. Bill Schuette represents District #35. The Office of Senator Bill Schuette in Lansing can be reached by calling (517) 373-7946. or Fax (517) 373-2678


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Senator Bill Schuette
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
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Michigan House of Representatives
Michigan Representative David C. Mead (Republican) serves District 101 , which covers the following counties: Oceana, Manistee, Mason, Benzie. The Representative is a member of the following committee(s): Appropriations. Visit their Lansing office at 1385 House Office Bldg. The office phone number is 517-373-0825.


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Michigan House of Representatives
Representative David C. Mead
P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514


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Michigan Representative Mike Pumford (Republican) serves District 100 , which covers the following counties: Lake, Mecosta, Newaygo. The Representative is a member of the following committee(s): Appropriations. Visit their Lansing office at 1289 House Office Bldg. The office phone number is 517-373-7317.


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Michigan House of Representatives
Representative Mike Pumford
P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514


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