Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Senator Gary Peters (MI) sent a letter to U.S. Census Bureau Director John Thompson this week in support of a proposal to test a Middle East and North Africa (MENA) category for inclusion in the 2020 Census. According to the Arab American Institute, Michigan is home to the second highest concentration of Arab Americans… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, today questioned Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan about funding for the U.S. Customs Plaza at the New International Trade Crossing.
“The budget doesn’t address the third bridge crossing again,” said Dingell. “So could we ask that we do work with the White… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today applauded Ford’s announcement that the company will add 1,550 new jobs to support growing demand for the 2015 F-150, including 500 jobs at Dearborn Stamping and Dearborn Diversified.
“The new F-150 is off to a strong start in 2015, and today’s announcement is further proof that Ford’s commitment to innovation is paying… Read more »
Valentine’s Day is February 14th, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is inviting local students to participate in the “Valentines for Veterans” program by making homemade valentines for local veterans to show them they are loved and appreciated by the community.
“This Valentine’s Day, we need your help on an important project to make sure our local… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, today released the following statement on the President's FY2016 budget request.
"The President’s budget request released today provides an important framework for budget discussions this year. It replaces harmful sequestration cuts with a budget that will help grow the middle class and accelerate… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, President Obama laid out a plan to keep the state of our union strong by investing directly in the middle class – the workers that keep our economy going and the families that make our communities prosper.
“While… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) releasesed the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Today, we recognize not only the life and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but the ideals of peace and justice that he taught. I was lucky enough as a child to hear Dr. King speak weeks before he was assassinated. To this day I remember the power of… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) applauded Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s decision to veto Senate Bill 789. Dingell has recently become more outspoken on issues related to domestic violence, using her own personal experiences to advocate for victims. She wrote a letter to the Governor this week urging him to veto the bill, and yesterday, talked about her experiences with… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) applauded Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s decision to veto Senate Bill 789, legislation that would have allowed concealed-weapons permits to be issued to individuals with a history of violence and abuse. Dingell has recently become more outspoken on issues related to domestic violence, using her own personal experiences to advocate for… Read more »
– Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) sent a letter to Michigan Governor Rick Snyder urging him to veto SB 789, a bill approved by the Michigan state legislature that would allow concealed-weapons permits to be issued to individuals with a history of violence and abuse. Dingell has recently become more outspoken on issues related to domestic violence.
“As… Read more »
