JACKSON - Today Congressman Mark Schauer's (D-MI) campaign began airing its first TV ad of the 2010 election cycle. The ad highlights Schauer's votes against spending $350 billion on the Wall Street bailout, against raising his own pay, and against spending $6 billion on the ‘Cash for Caulkers' program, which would provide taxpayer-funded cash rebates for energy efficient home improvement products that are made in China.

"The choice in this election couldn't be more clear," said Zack Pohl, spokesman for Schauer's campaign. "While Tim Walberg supports the unfair trade and outsourcing policies that wrecked Michigan's economy, Mark Schauer is focused on fighting for what's fair, and fighting to level the playing field to help our businesses create jobs here - not China."

Schauer's first ad, titled "Ask," can be viewed below.

BACKGROUND:

• In one of his first major votes after taking office, Schauer voted against the Obama administration's request to spend another $350 billion on the Wall Street bailout. [H.J. Res. 3, RC 27, 1/22/09]
• Since taking office, Schauer has voted twice against raising his own pay. [Jackson Citizen Patriot, 4/27/10]
• Earlier this year, Schauer stood up to his own party and voted against spending $6 billion on the ‘Cash for Caulkers' program, which would provide taxpayer-funded cash rebates for energy efficient home improvement products that are made in China. [Battle Creek Enquirer, 5/7/10]