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Although I cannot override the decisions made by a federal agency, I can often intervene on a person's behalf to answer questions, find solutions, or just cut through the red tape. Below you will find a list of agencies that I can help you with. However, regardless of which agency you need help with, I need a completed <a href="/af/authorizationform.aspx">privacy authorization form</a> to comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act. Please download this printable version of the <a href="/af/authorizationform.aspx">privacy authorization form</a> and then fax or mail to the address listed under the agency from which you are seeking assistance.<br /> <br /> Please <a href="/forms/casework/">click here</a> to request <a href="/forms/casework/">help with a federal agency</a> in addition to sending in a signed <a href="/af/authorizationform.aspx">privacy authorization form</a>.<br /> <br /> Which agency do you need help with? <br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/education.htm">Education Department</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/fcc.htm">FCC - Federal Communications Commission</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/hud.htm">Housing and Urban Development</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/ins.htm">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/irs.htm">Internal Revenue Service</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/labor.htm">Department of Labor</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/medicare.htm">Medicare</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/military.htm">Military</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/opm.htm">Office of Personnel Management</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/passports.htm">Passport Service</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/postalservice.htm">Postal Service</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/ssa.htm">Social Security Administration</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/state.htm">State Department - Visas</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/va.htm">Department of Veterans Affairs</a>-->--></span> <br><br></td> </tr><tr> <td class="ContentCell"><span id="ctl00_ctl14_ctl01_Text" class="middlecopy"><p>One of the most important things I do as your U.S. Representative is help people with issues they're having with federal agencies. Although I cannot guarantee a favorable outcome, I can often intervene on a person's behalf to answer questions, find solutions, and often cut through red tape. </p> <p>Regardless of which agency you need help with, I need a completed Privacy Release Form to comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act. My constituent service offices in Gwinn, Manistique, and Traverse City are staffed with professional caseworkers who stand ready to assist.</p> <br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: blue;"> </span></strong><a class="button" href="https://digitalprf.house.gov/ReleaseForm?id=MI01">Click Here To Request Help</a></p> <br /> <strong>Which agency do you need help with? </strong><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/education.htm">Education Department</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/fcc.htm">FCC - Federal Communications Commission</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/hud.htm">Housing and Urban Development</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/ins.htm">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/irs.htm">Internal Revenue Service</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/labor.htm">Department of Labor</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/medicare.htm">Medicare</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/military.htm">Military</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/opm.htm">Office of Personnel Management</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/passports.htm">Passport Service</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/postalservice.htm">Postal Service</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/ssa.htm">Social Security Administration</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/state.htm">State Department - Visas</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/constituent-services/casework/va.htm">Department of Veterans Affairs</a></span> </td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <section aria-label="Sidebar" id="sidebar"> <div class="signup-box"> <h2><span class="text">Stay</span> Connected</h2> <p>Enter your email address to get the latest updates straight to your inbox.</p> <form class="signup-form" action="/forms/emailsignup"> <div class="row"><label class="hidden" for="email3">Email Address</label><input type="email" placeholder="Enter Email Address" name="email" id="email3"></div> <div class="row"><button type="submit">Submit</button></div> </form> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="connect-block" style="background:url('/images/connect.jpg'); 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