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Dingell, Walberg to Hold Veterans Resource Fair & Town Hall

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) will co-host a Veterans Resource Fair in Washtenaw County on Monday, September 18th to provide veterans and their family members with access to resources earned through their service to our country. Approximately 20 veteran employment specialists, Veterans Affairs counselors, and veterans service…

Dingell Stands Up for EPA Workers on National Save the US EPA Day

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today stood up for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) workers in Michigan and across the country on “National Save the U.S. EPA Day.” The effort, led by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), comes as the EPA faces deep funding cuts from President Trump and the Republican Congress that could slash up to 25…

Dingell Questions Equifax on Massive Data Breach

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Democratic colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a letter to Equifax Chairman and CEO Richard Smith requesting more information about the massive data breach that exposed the sensitive personal information of approximately 143 Americans including Social Security numbers, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and…

Dingell Named Co-Chair of House Democrats Jobs for America Task Force to Create Aggressive Jobs, Economic Agenda

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Today, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced that she will serve in a leadership role in the House Democratic Caucus Jobs for America Task Forces, a united effort from the House Democratic Caucus to craft a real legislative agenda that will benefit hardworking Americans and middle-class families. Dingell, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and leader on…

Dingell Statement on Secretary Chaos Automated Vehicle Announcement in Ann Arbor

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao announced new guidance for automated vehicles during a speech at the Mcity Test Facility in Ann Arbor.  “It was great to join Secretary Chao in Michigan, the center of the auto industry, for today’s announcement about the future of…

Dingell Statement on Secretary DeVos Announcement on Title IX

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ announced that she will rescind Title IX guidance on investigating sexual assault on college campuses. "I am deeply disturbed by the implications of Secretary DeVos' words today on sexual assault and domestic violence. For too long survivors of assault suffered in…

Dingell Statement on House Rules Committee Blocking Amendment to Keep State Department Cybersecurity Office Open

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after the House Rules Committee blocked debate and a vote on her amendment to prevent the State Department from using any funds to close, merge or otherwise demote the Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues. Dingell offered the amendment after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced plans in July to shut…

House Approves Dingell-backed Self-driving Vehicle Legislation

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation championed and developed by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) that supports the safe development and deployment of self-driving vehicles. The SELF DRIVE Act, which was approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee by a 54-0 vote in July, establishes a framework for the regulation of self-driving vehicles…

Dingell Statement in Celebration of Labor Day

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement in celebration of Labor Day. “On Labor Day, we celebrate the contributions working men and women have made to the American economy and to the strength and well-being of our country. “In Michigan, home of the modern labor movement, we know the hard-fought victories labor won for all of us –…

Dingell Statement on Reports President Trump will End DACA

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on reports that President Trump will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).  "The reports that President Trump will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, or DACA, are heartbreaking for the individuals who came to this country as children and for the businesses,…

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