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DINGELL: WE MUST PROTECT OUR DEMOCRACY

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) appeared on Way Too Early with Kasie Hunt on MSNBC today to discuss the duty of Congress to hold the President accountable after the Capitol breach. “I think that the real question is – I will be frank and very honest – how do we minimize any further damage…

Dingell Statement on Congressional Certification of Electoral College

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after the House and Senate officially certified the votes of the Electoral College. “Yesterday, our democracy bent, but it did not break. Though these Republican-led efforts to overturn our election were unsuccessful in this moment, the cracks they caused in the foundation of our democracy gave…

TOMORROW: On Anniversary of Michigan Family’s Tragic Death, Rep. Dingell, Advocates Recommit to Legislative Action in new Congress to Stop Drunk Driving

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WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, January 7, 2021, marking the two-year anniversary of the drunk driving deaths of Rima and Issam Abbas, and their three children, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) will be joined by Rana Abbas Taylor, friends of the Abbas children, and national leaders of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), to renew calls for legislative action in the new Congress to stop…

Dingell, Peters, Stabenow Announce Enactment of Bill to Rename Ann Arbor VA Facility after Lt. Colonel Charles S. Kettles

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that President Donald Trump signed their legislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Ann Arbor after Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles. Lieutenant Colonel Kettles, a lifelong resident of Ypsilanti who…

On Anniversary of Michigan Family’s Tragic Death, Rep. Dingell, Advocates Recommit to Legislative Action in new Congress to Stop Drunk Driving

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WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, January 7, 2021, marking the two-year anniversary of the drunk driving deaths of Rima and Issam Abbas, and their three children, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) will be joined by Rana Abbas Taylor, friends of the Abbas children, and national leaders of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), to renew calls for legislative action in the new Congress to stop…

Dingell Statement on the Passing of Richard Bates

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Richard Bates. Bates was the longtime Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Walt Disney Company after previously serving as Executive Director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "Richard Bates was adored by all who knew him. Whether in…

Dingell Statement on Mayor Dan Paletko

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after learning of the passing of Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko: “Dan Paletko was a kind man, dedicated public servant, and dear friend who worked with John and I for decades with a deep devotion to the Dearborn Heights community. The suddenness of his passing is a devastating reminder of…

Dingell Statement on CASH Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement after voting for the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act: “Last week, Congress provided the American people with a down payment and a promise of more relief soon. Today, the House of Representatives made good on that promise by voting for $2,000 survival checks to begin to meet the…

Dingell Presides Over Motion For Additional COVID Relief

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after presiding over Majority Leader Steny Hoyer’s unanimous consent request to provide $2,000 survival checks for Americans. “It is Christmas Eve. But it is not a silent night. All is not calm, and for too many, nothing is bright,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “Donald Trump doesn’t give a damn…

Dingell Statement on COVID Relief Package

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today released the following statement after voting for the COVID-19 relief package. “Even though this package is far from perfect and these stimulus payments aren’t nearly enough, this compromise will provide a down payment for the businesses and families who shouldn’t have had to wait this long for relief,” said Congresswoman…

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