<![CDATA[Rep. Jim Townsends' Site Feed]]> http://026.housedems.com <![CDATA[State Rep. Jim Townsend explains his amendments to Senate Bill 806, which makes changes to Michigan’s unemployment insurance system]]> http://026.housedems.com/multimedia/videos/state-rep-jim-townsend-explains-his-amendments-to-senate-bill-806-which-makes-changes-to-michigan-s-unemployment-insurance-system
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<p>In this clip from House session on Dec. 14, 2011, Rep. Townsend (D-Royal Oak) explains his amendments to SB 806 to allow an unemployed person to challenge the garnishment of their wages by the unemployment system, and to reduce the percentage of income that can be garnished.</p> <![CDATA[State Rep. Jim Townsend speaks on HB 5002]]> http://026.housedems.com/multimedia/videos/state-rep-jim-townsend-speaks-on-hb-5002
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<p>In this clip, Rep. Townsend (Royal Oak) explains why he believes HB 5002 will harm injured workers trying to qualify for Workers&#8217; Compensation benefits on the House floor on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2011.</p> <![CDATA[Rep. Townsend speaks on House Bill 5187, which would undo Oakland County's current county commission reappointment map.]]> http://026.housedems.com/multimedia/videos/rep-townsend-speaks-on-house-bill-5187-which-would-undo-oakland-county-s-current-county-commission-reappointment-map
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<p>Rep Townsend says that HB 5187 is bad public policy because it puts partisan politics ahead of what is best for Oakland county residents</p> <![CDATA[Rep. Townsend speaks during House session on House Bill 4770]]> http://026.housedems.com/multimedia/videos/rep-townsend-speaks-during-house-session-on-house-bill-4770
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<p>Rep. Townsend explains his no vote on HB 4770 which would ban domestic partner benefits for state employees</p> <![CDATA[Capitol Connection – Home Foreclosures in Michigan]]> http://026.housedems.com/multimedia/videos/capitol-connection-home-foreclosures-in-michigan
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<p>State Representative Jim Townsend (Royal Oak) and Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner discuss home foreclosures in Michigan and what residents can do to keep their homes.</p>