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Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4th 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mills Funeral Home - Peters and Murray Chapel (301 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837). Monday, 12 October 2020 09:34 PM EDT, Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., claimed in an exclusive interview with Elle magazine that his then-wife underwent an abortion 30 years ago and she nearly died "based on politics.". [71], In the Bipartisan Index created by The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy, Peters was ranked the 17th most bipartisan member of the U.S. Senate (and the 4th most bipartisan Democrat) during the 115th U.S. Four months into the pregnancy, her water broke unexpectedly. Her water had broken, Mr. Peters told the magazine, leaving the fetus with no chance of survival. I will vote against confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to a lifetime appointment on our nations highest court.. Peters and three other Democratic legislators this week formed the Spending Cuts and Deficit Reduction Working Group and proposed a series of bills to cut spending. [56][57][58][59] In July 2014, Senator Elizabeth Warren supported Peters at a campaign fundraising event. Peters was a senior policy and financial analyst for the Michigan Department of Treasury[23] and served on arbitration panels for the New York Stock Exchange and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Doctors told the couple to go home and wait for a miscarriage to happen naturally but it didnt. Clinton told the crowd that the Democratic candidates support middle-out economic policies such as raising the minimum wage and not trickle-down. [27], Peters served as the vice chairman of the Senate Finance, Education, Judiciary and Economic Development Committees. [82], In January 2019, Peters was one of 40 senators to introduce the Background Check Expansion Act, a bill that would require background checks for the sale or transfer of all firearms. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [65] He has supported the Paycheck Fairness Act and in 2015 voted in favor of the Violence Against Women Act. The White Sox send our condolences to the family and friends of Gary Peters, who has passed away at the age of 85. 1963 Rookie of the Year 2x All-Star Led the A.L. RELATED: Who Is Don McGahn? in Philosophy from Michigan State University with a focus on the ethics of development and a law degree (J.D.) Gary and his wife, Colleen, live in Oakland County and have three children: Gary Jr., Madeleine and Alana. Peters, who is running for reelection this year, discussed his first wife, Heidi, having a life-saving abortion in the 1980s, which the senator said occurred during their second pregnancy with a child that was very much wanted. Exceptions to the bill's background check requirement included transfers between members of law enforcement, loaning firearms for hunting or sporting events on a temporary basis, providing them as gifts to members of one's immediate family, transferring them as part of an inheritance, or giving one to another person temporarily for immediate self-defense. Should I have just asked? [citation needed]. Abortion rights, civil rights, voting rights and workers rights are on the line, he said. Ochoa is currently the principal for Meaningful Impact Consulting, LLC. The new district retained Peters's district number (the 9th) but geographically was more Levin's district. 7 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MICHIGAN'S SENATE CANDIDATE. In As State Lottery Commissioner, he managed a multi-billion dollar business and consistently raised record amounts of money for the state School Aid Fund. "The doctor told her the situation was dire," the Elle story said. All rights reserved. Ive always considered myself pro-choice and believe women should be able to make these decisions themselves, but when you live it in real life, you realize the significant impact it can have on a family.. Naval War College. It is unclear if Gary Peters was married or not. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence", "Sen. Peters on gun control, net neutrality, and new banking regulations", "Roll Call 165 Roll Call 165, Bill Number: H. R. 3590, 111th Congress, 2nd Session", "U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 117th Congress 1st Session", "Sen. Gary Peters: Campaign Finance/Money Other Data Senator 2016 | OpenSecrets", "Gary Peters (D-Mich), 2014 | OpenSecrets", "Sen. Peters delivers reading of farewell address", "Sen. 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It did not happen and when she returned the following day, a faint heartbeat in the baby was detected. During his eight years of service, he authored and passed more bills signed into law than any other member of his party. New Details On Susan Blumenthal. In the 2002 state attorney general race, Peters performed at or above the Democratic base in 72 percent of the 9th district precincts. She had to go to a second hospital to get an abortion, Mr. Peters said, because the first hospital had an anti-abortion policy and would not make an exception. During the last Congress (2021-2022), Gary authored and was the principal sponsor of 19 bills signed into law the most enacted into law by a U.S. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She was four months pregnant when her water broke.. Jan. 26Gary Peters, a former Mercer High School pitcher and former Major League Baseball player, has died at the age of 85. It enacted an incredible emotional toll, Peters said. When the couple returned to the hospital, Peters said, a faint heartbeat was still detectable, and doctors encouraged Heidi to get an abortion a procedure banned under hospital policy. As the Democratic nominee for attorney general, he lost in November 2002 to Republican Mike Cox by about 5,200 votes less than a 0.17 percent margin. But not his teammates. Peters won American League Rookie of the Year honors in 1963 and was an all-star in 1964 and 1967. Its a story of gut-wrenching and complicated decisions but its important for folks to understand families face these situations every day.. The redrawn district is based in Detroit, but contains a large chunk of Peters's old State Senate district and portions of his old congressional district. He says he didn't get into politics to be on TV and he hopes Michiganders will appreciate someone who just rolls up their sleeves and gets work done. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. New Details About Colleen Ochoa By Samantha Maffucci Written on Nov 14, 2018 Photo: getty Senator Gary Peters was elected to Congress in 2015, serving the state of. Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat from Michigan, shared the story of his first wife's life-saving abortion. He continued being a leading voice for Michigan whether it was advocating for the auto rescue and Michigan manufacturing or ensuring small businesses had access to the capital needed to start, grow and succeed after the Great Recession. Please consult your doctor before taking any action. [1] He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican Terri Lynn Land in the general election. Senator Gary Peters shares the gut-wrenching story of his ex-wifes lifesaving abortion. Market data provided by Factset. Michigan Senator Gary Peters writes the 'personal and painful' story of his wife's medically necessary abortion By People Staff Published on January 26, 2022 04:30 PM He cited President Trumps nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court as posing a threat to womens reproductive rights, saying that hers could be the vote to potentially overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision protecting the right to an abortion. "We have a real shot to take the majority in the United States Senate," Peters said on Saturday. AT&T DirecTV Censorship of Newsmax Continues, See More Here, Sen. Peters: Trump Administration Taking Steps to Slow Down Mail, GOP Super PAC Spending $9M on Michigan Senate Race, Steve Bannon at CPAC: Fox News Has 'Disrespected' Trump 'Long Enough', CPAC's Mercedes Schlapp to Newsmax: DirecTV Removing Newsmax An Outrage. [4], On January 28, 2021, Peters was selected as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 2022 election cycle. Senator Gary Peters during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Aug. 6, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Toni Sandys/Pool via REUTERS), 2) Peters founded the bipartisan Senate Motorcycle Caucus. Thanks for contacting us. [79], Peters is a gun owner. Still, the hospital would not authorize an exception for the procedure, and encouraged the couple to seek help elsewhere. Physicians told the Peters to go home and wait for a natural miscarriage, the senator told Elle. [citation needed], In the August 2012 Democratic primary, Peters defeated Clarke, who had opted to follow most of his constituents into the reconfigured 14th even though his home had been drawn into the reconfigured 13th (the old 14th), and Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence. [21][22], Peters also has taught finance at Wayne State and strategic management and business policy courses at Oakland University.[18]. Peters said the Senate GOP's report on Biden wasrooted in a known Russian disinformation effort intended to spur investigations into false allegations of corruption. Peters opponent, John James, is a staunch pro-life advocate, even referring to abortions as genocide during his 2018 senate campaign, according to audio released by the Michigan Democratic Party. New Details On The Current White House Counsel And Assistant To The President. He had 13 complete games, struck out 189 and walked just 68 in 243 innings. Peters was sworn into his first term in January 2009. [73] The American Conservative Union gave him a 7% lifetime conservative rating 2020. [14], Peters's reserve duty included time in the Persian Gulf supporting Operation Southern Watch; he served overseas again during increased military activity following the September11 attacks. He is the son of Madeleine A. Michigan Senator Gary Peters opened up publicly about his family's "gut-wrenching" personal experience with abortion in an interview published on Monday. Peters topped the AL in ERA (1.98) again in 1966. He has focused on uniting our communities by fighting for the things we all agree on a stronger economy, good-paying jobs, affordable health care, a secure retirement and an opportunity for everyone to succeed. The story did not identify the hospital. [92][93][94][15][95], Peters is an avid motorcyclist and has made a tradition of annual motorcycle tours of Michigan. Among the other members of Congress who have shared their experiences with abortion are Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), who discussed her procedure during a 2011 House debate over funding for Planned Parenthood. Peters was the fourth person and first Democrat to represent the district since its creation in 1933[35] (it had previously been the 17th district from 1933 to 1953, the 18th from 1953 to 1973, the 19th from 1973 to 1983, the 18th from 1983 to 1993, the 11th from 1993 to 2003, and became the 9th in 2003). [10], Peters graduated from Rochester High School in 1976 and chose to attend Alma College, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Beta Kappa. The ride is over 1,000 miles from Detroit to the Upper Penisula and back. [91] His ancestor William Garrett served in the Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War alongside General Washington at Valley Forge during the harsh winter of 17771778. He was an assistant vice president at Merrill Lynch before working at UBS/PaineWebber as a vice president.