Carl Levin is the senior U.S. senator from Michigan. He chairs the Senate Armed Service Committee and the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He is co-chair of the U.S. Senate Great Lakes Task Force.

TIME Magazine recently named Carl Levin one of "America's 10 Best Senators," noting that "the Michigan Democrat has gained respect from both parties for his attention to detail and deep knowledge of policy."

Carl Levin is the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee where he has earned a reputation as a strong supporter of our national defense, a tireless advocate on behalf of our service men and women, and an effective fighter against wasteful government spending. In 2009, Senator Levin secured passage of the Levin-McCain Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act. Levin also spearheaded the successful effort to pass the Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act in early 2008.

As chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations - the premier investigating subcommittee in the Senate - Levin delved into abusive credit card industry practices that help keep families mired in debt. The effort culminated in the 2009 enactment of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act or Credit CARD Act.