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Dingell: Our Seniors Deserve a Raise

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) expressed strong concern for the tens of millions of American seniors impacted by today’s announcement that Social Security beneficiaries would not receive a cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) increase in 2016. “Many do not understand the implication of today's announcement. Too many seniors in our community are barely getting by and are…

Reps. Dingell, Ellison & Lieu Lead Letter to President Obama Expressing Concern over Growing Civilian Death Toll in Yemen Airstrikes

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Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Keith Ellison (MN-05), Ted Lieu (CA-33), and 10 additional Members of Congress sent a letter to President Obama urging greater efforts to avoid civilian casualties in Yemen and achieve a diplomatic solution to the conflict. Last week, airstrikes conducted by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition struck a wedding reception in Sanban village, killing at…

Dingell Hosts Information Session for Yemeni Nationals Applying for Temporary Protected Status

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today hosted an information session for Yemeni nationals who wish to apply for temporary protected status (TPS) through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Yemen was designated for TPS on September 3, 2015 due to the ongoing armed conflict within the country. The designation means that, from September 3, 2015 through March 3, 2017,…

Dingell Congratulates University of Michigan Research Scientist Named White House Transportation Champion of Change

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today congratulated University of Michigan Research Scientist Dr. James Sayer for being named a “White House Transportation Champion of Change” for his exemplary leadership and innovation in transportation. Dr. Sayer was selected for the award by the White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation. He has been instrumental in leading…

Congressman John Dingell in Good Spirits, Will Undergo a Second Procedure at Henry Ford on Friday

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Today, Congressman John Dingell underwent an angiogram at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and doctors determined that he did not have a silent heart attack. Congressman Dingell will undergo a second procedure on Friday to implant a new device, and is expected to remain in the hospital for a few more days.  “He is feisty,” said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. “Both of…

Congressman John Dingell to Undergo Medical Procedure in Detroit

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Congressman John Dingell was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on Monday. He is being evaluated and will undergo a heart procedure. Mr. Dingell is resting comfortably under doctor’s care and is his usual feisty self. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell will be in Michigan this week.

Dingell Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Activist Grace Lee Boggs

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today on the passing of long-time civil rights activist and philosopher Grace Lee Boggs.   “John and I are saddened by the loss of a friend and true champion for change. Grace Lee Boggs worked her entire life to advance the ideals of justice and equality. She believed at the core that small groups of people…

Congresswoman Dingell Statement on TPP Agreement

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. "Early reports indicate that this agreement is a bad deal for the working men and women of the American auto industry and for many other sectors of the U.S. economy. The negotiators' cloak and dagger approach has resulted in Members of Congress and the public…

Dingell Joins Southeast Michigan Students to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined students from across Southeast Michigan to kick off National Manufacturing Day, a nationwide effort to draw greater attention to modern manufacturing and the career opportunities available in the manufacturing sector. Dingell and Congresswoman Candice Miller (MI-10) introduced a bipartisan resolution this week designating October 2 as…

Dingell: Congress Should be Embarrassed for Letting Conservation Fund Expire

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today in support of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), one of our nation’s oldest and most significant conservation programs. Authorization for LWCF will expire at midnight tonight without action by Congress.  “In 1965, Congress had the wisdom to create a critical conservation program…

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