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Dingell Announces $2,565,643 Research Grant for University of Michigan

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the University of Michigan will receive a $2,565,643 research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create tools to capture data transformations from statistical analysis packages that will reduce the costs of analyzing large amounts of data. “The University of Michigan is leading the way on research related to…

Dingell Honors Local Original "Rosie the Riveters"

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Dingell, Walberg Help Announce Expansion for River Raisin National Battlefield, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-07) today joined local officials in announcing a land donation from the Port of Monroe to the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expand the River Raisin National Battlefield Park and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The donation will expand the Battlefield by 33 acres and the…

Dingell Announces $1,250,000 Research Grant for University of Michigan

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the University of Michigan will receive a $1,250,000 research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve performance of engines that burn fuel in combustion processes and power the electrical grid, while reducing greenhouse emissions.  “The University of Michigan is helping to lead the way in the…

Dingell Announces Grant for New Fire Truck for Superior Township

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the Superior Township Fire Department will receive a $840,910 grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will be used to purchase a new Ladder truck for the department. “Our firefighters and first responders keep our communities safe day in…

Sheriff Clayton, Congresswoman Dingell Host Community Unity Town Hall

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Responding to the recent tragedies in Baton Rouge, Dallas and St. Paul, Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) hosted a community Unity Meeting and Town Hall tonight at Eastern Michigan University to discuss policing and community interactions. The goal was to bring together community members of all walks of life for a discussion about race,…

SATURDAY: Dingell to Host Congress in Your Community in Ann Arbor

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will host Congress in Your Community at the Ann Arbor Farm Market on Saturday, July 23. Congress in Your Community provides an opportunity for members of the community to conveniently discuss issues and concerns with Dingell and her staff and take advantage of services provided through her office. Constituents across the 12th District are welcome…

Sheriff Clayton, Congresswoman Dingell Invite Community to Unity Town Hall Event

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Following the devastating events of the past two weeks in Baton Rouge, Dallas and St. Paul, Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will host a community Unity Meeting and Town Hall discussion on Thursday, July 21st at the EMU Student Center. The Unity Session will take place from 6-7 p.m. and feature various speakers from the community. From 7-9…

Dingell Statement on LTC Charles Kettles Medal of Honor Ceremony

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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today in advance of attending the White House Ceremony to award Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles S. Kettles, U.S. Army, of Ypsilanti the Medal of Honor. President Obama will award LTC Kettles the nation’s highest military honor following a five-year grassroots effort in coordination with the Kettles family,…

Dingell, Miller, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Fish & Wildlife Restoration in the Great Lakes

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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Candice Miller (MI-10), and Darin LaHood (IL-18) today introduced bipartisan legislation to support fish and wildlife in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2016 authorizes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to work with states and other agencies to develop and execute proposals to conserve, restore and…

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