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Dingell Invites Local Students to Participate in Valentines for Veterans Project

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As Valentine’s Day approaches, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is inviting local students to participate in the “Valentines for Veterans” project by making handmade valentine cards for local veterans. Last year, students across the region created hundreds of cards to show veterans how much they are loved and appreciated. This is the third year in a row that…

Dingell Statement on Administrations Withdrawal from the TPP

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order formally withdrawing the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).   “Members of Congress and a coalition of working men and women across this country worked together for years to defeat the Trans-Pacific Partnership because it failed to meet…

Dingell Seeks Answers on Downriver Water Quality Concerns

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to Governor Rick Snyder and Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) CEO Sue F. McCormick regarding recent reports of odor, taste and discoloration issues in the tap water in many Downriver communities. Over the weekend, Dingell’s office received reports of both people and their pets becoming ill after drinking the discolored…

Dingell, Walberg Introduce Legislation to Enhance Transparency at VA Hospitals

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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-07) today reintroduced the VA Transparency Enhancement Act, which would require VA hospitals to improve reporting of infection rates, surgical cancellations, and other issues impacting quality of care. Public and private hospitals are required to report a variety of quality measures to the National Healthcare Safety Network,…

Dingell, Trott Demand Comprehensive Study of Enbridge Line 5

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Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Dave Trott (MI-11) introduced the Preserve Our Lakes and Keep our Environment Safe (LAKES) Act, which would require the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) to terminate the operation of Enbridge’s Line 5 should a 12-month comprehensive study required by the legislation find the…

Dingell Joins Vice President Biden for Tour of Detroit Auto Show

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined Vice President Joe Biden for a tour of the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.  “It was an honor to be able to tour the auto show with Vice President Biden today, and thank him personally for the work that he and President Obama did to save this industry I love,” said Dingell. “What the Vice…

Dingell Joins Families, Health Care Providers & Labor Leaders to Highlight Impact of Affordable Care Act in Michigan

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As the nation debates changes to the health care system, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined Michigan families, health care providers and labor leaders at Western Wayne Family Health Centers to discuss how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) impacts Michigan. Since the ACA was enacted in 2010, the uninsured rate in Michigan has fallen by more than 50 percent, with 695,000…

Dingell, DelBene Wager on NFC Wild Card Game

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As the National Football League Playoffs kick off this weekend, Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) wagered on whether the Seattle Seahawks or the Detroit Lions would win in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card game. Dingell is wagering items from Zingerman’s Deli, while DelBene is offering up Washington wine and Beecher’s cheese. “The Lions may be going…

Dingell Appointed to House Committee on Energy & Commerce

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Recently elected to her second term serving Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was appointed by her colleagues yesterday evening to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C) in the 115th Congress. The influential E&C Committee has broad jurisdiction over issues including commerce and trade, energy policy,…

Dingell Applauds Department of Homeland Security Decision to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today applauded Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson’s decision to redesignate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). DHS first designated Yemen for TPS in September 2015 following Dingell’s urging. The redesignation extends the existing TPS designation for an additional 18 months, from March 4, 2017 through…

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