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Dingell, Kildee Hold Briefing on Currency Manipulation and Fast Track

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In light of recently introduced trade promotion legislation, or Fast Track, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) held a briefing today on the critical issue of currency manipulation. A panel of experts representing economists, industry and labor joined the members to discuss the devastating impact currency manipulation has had on American workers and…

Dingell Statement on the Passing of Alfred Taubman

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on the passing of developer and philanthropist Alfred Taubman. “Al Taubman was a great businessman and a true philanthropist, whose generosity touched lives in Michigan and around the world. He cared deeply about our state, and his contributions made our communities stronger and more vibrant, our schools…

Dingell on Passing of Former Senator Robert P. Griffin

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Robert P. Griffin. “Senator Griffin was my first boss and he taught me so much. He taught me the importance of integrity in the political process, keeping your word, and working with members on both sides of the aisle. He always fought for Michigan because he loved Michigan,…

Dingell: Fast Track is a Bad Deal for American Workers

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after Senator Orrin Hatch (UT), Senator Ron Wyden (OR) and Congressman Paul Ryan (WI) introduced a bill to fast-track trade legislation through Congress without transparency or debate, and without enforceable measures to protect against currency manipulation. “The trade bill introduced today is simply…

On Equal Pay Day, Congresswoman Dingell Calls for Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act

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 Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today, Equal Pay Day, calling for action on the Paycheck Fairness Act. Dingell is an original cosponsor of the legislation to ensure women across the country earn equal pay for equal work. “Today is a day to highlight the progress we have made as women, but mark how far we still have to go. Women deserve…

Dingell Hosts Roundtable on College Affordability in Ann Arbor

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 Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today hosted a roundtable discussion with students and administrators from area colleges and universities on student loans and college affordability. Dingell heard from undergraduates and graduates about the challenges they face financing their educations, and discussed efforts at the federal level to ease the student loan burden and make college…

Dingell Hosts Roundtable on College Affordability in Dearborn

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Dearborn, MI – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today hosted a roundtable discussion with students and administrators from University of Michigan-Dearborn and Henry Ford College on student loans and college affordability. Dingell heard from undergraduate and graduate students about the challenges they face financing their educations, and discussed efforts at the federal…

Dingell Focuses on Health Care in Wyandotte

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) toured the 12th District to discuss health care priorities, especially those impacting seniors. Dingell visited the Copeland Center in Wyandotte to talk with seniors about their concerns and discuss her new bill, the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2015. Hearing loss is the most prevalent condition in the United States, affecting…

Dingell Named Senior Whip by House Democratic Leadership

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 As House Leadership finalized the Whip team for the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was appointed to serve as a Senior Whip by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-05). “I am pleased to announce that Congresswoman Dingell will serve as a Senior Whip in the 114th Congress,” said Whip Hoyer. “Congresswoman Dingell is a proven consensus builder…

Dingell Stands with TSA Officers to Call for Improved Airport Security

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) joined Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officers at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport today to call for new security measures to protect passengers and employees in airport security screening areas. The rally comes in the aftermath of a recent attack at New Orleans Airport and the tragic 2013 shooting at Los Angeles…

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