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In advance of what could be the final round of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Morgan Griffith (VA-09) today led a bipartisan coalition of 160 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Obama calling for strong, enforceable protections against currency manipulation in the final agreement. The letter comes as chief… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on His Holiness Pope Francis’ historic address before a joint meeting of Congress. “Pope Francis reminded all of us today that we are part of the world community, and as such, our responsibilities to it.  “He reminded me of the teachings the nuns instilled in me as a child; the distinction… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after the Department of the Interior announced a multi-state conservation strategy to protect the greater sage-grouse and preclude the bird’s listing through the Endangered Species Act. “Today’s announcement by the Department of the Interior that the greater sage-grouse does not need protection… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that the City of Taylor has been awarded a $500,000 grant so that the police department can hire four additional police officers. The grant was awarded through the Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program.  “Our brave men and women in uniform keep our communities safe every… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will receive a new $899,737 grant from the Department of Labor YouthBuild program to support academic and occupational skills training for at-risk youth. The grant, which Dingell supported in a letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, will serve the City of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Charter… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) will continue her “Congress In Your Community” tour tomorrow with a stop at Flat Rock Riverfest.   Dingell is hosting Congress In Your Community events throughout Michigan’s 12th District to provide constituents an opportunity to conveniently discuss issues and concerns with her and her staff and take advantage of services… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today thanked Vice President Joe Biden for visiting Michigan to highlight Detroit’s economic recovery and announce key investments in cutting-edge vehicle technology projects in southeast Michigan.  “It was a great honor to welcome Vice President Biden to Michigan today to celebrate our economic progress and the grit and determination… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today thanked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for approving the Downriver Community Conference’s (DCC) request for public assistance following August 2014 flooding in southeast Michigan. Dingell worked closely with the DCC and other stakeholders to support the request and ensure DCC was reimbursed for funding urgently needed to… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that her Dearborn district office will welcome a new caseworker following the retirement of long-time staff member Shelly Burgor. Burgor first began serving as a caseworker under former Congressman John Dingell and has assisted constituents with immigration, Social Security, and Medicare issues since 2012. “For years, Shelly has… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Wyandotte will receive a $637,122 grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue their work providing housing and other services to homeless and low-income veteran families. The grant is awarded through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)… Read more »