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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) announced she will welcome a new chief of staff in her Washington, D.C. office as her current chief Karen Defilippi, begins a new role as political advisor at EMILY’s List.  “We are so thankful for Karen’s work and leadership of Team Dingell and wish her all the best as she moves to EMILY’s List to help elect more… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) announced the formation of the bipartisan Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus. The caucus, which is the first of its kind, was formed in collaboration with Bill Couzens, founder of National Cancer Prevention Day and the non-profit organization Next Generation Choices Foundation, widely known as Less Cancer,… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after Malaysia was upgraded from the Tier 3 to the Tier 2 Watch List in the U.S. Department of State’s 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report.  “It is deeply concerning that the Administration has upgraded Malaysia’s status in today’s Trafficking in Persons Report, despite… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Ed Whitfield (KY-01) were joined this week by a bipartisan coalition of 52 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Obama asking for his assistance to ensure the repeated calls for urgency in skin cancer prevention are heeded at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The full letter can be read here. Currently, eight sunscreen… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Robert Dold (IL-10) introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3130, the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act, to protect women who are victims of domestic violence and stalking by closing loopholes that allow abusers and stalkers access to guns.  “No woman and no child should ever live in fear of their life or their… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) co-hosted a Veterans Fair in Ann Arbor today to connect veterans and their families with the resources earned through their service. The event offered participants an opportunity to meet with veterans employment specialists, Veterans Affairs counselors and veterans services organizations.    “We owe… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) will be in Ann Arbor TOMORROW from 9-11 a.m. co-hosting a Veterans Fair to provide veterans and their family members with access to resources earned through their service. More than 20 veterans employment specialists, Veterans Affairs counselors, and veterans service organizations will participate.  WHAT:… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today applauded Ford Motor Company’s decision to build the all-new Lincoln Continental in Michigan at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. “I remain concerned about small car production staying here in the U.S., but I cannot tell you how happy I am to know that the Flat Rock plant will be home to the all-new Lincoln Continental in 2016. This will… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s announcement that it has reached an agreement with Iran. “I believe one of the biggest threats to world peace is a nuclear Iran. I salute the hard work of many in this administration and past administrations in trying to address this difficult issue and constrain Iran's… Read more »

As the 50th anniversary of Medicare approaches on June 30th, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and more than 50 seniors and advocates in Washington to call for expanded coverage for hearing loss treatments.  “The reality is that while Medicare provides… Read more »