Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today thanked Vice President Joe Biden for visiting Michigan to highlight Detroit’s economic recovery and announce key investments in cutting-edge vehicle technology projects in southeast Michigan. “It was a great honor to welcome Vice President Biden to Michigan today to celebrate our economic progress and the grit and determination of the American workers who... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement in advance of President Obama’s visit to Macomb Community College in Michigan, where he will announce $175 million in Department of Labor American Apprenticeship Grants to help employers, labor unions, nonprofits, local governments and educational institutions expand apprenticeships. “We are honored to welcome the Presiden... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today hosted House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-5) in Michigan to discuss manufacturing issues and highlight the successful recovery of the U.S. auto industry. Dingell and Hoyer participated in a roundtable discussion with auto suppliers at Neapco, Inc. in Belleville, Michigan organized by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and its divisi... Read more »
In honor of National Startup Day, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and Ann Arbor SPARK hosted a conversation with local companies on the current climate for startups in Ann Arbor. Speaking to the non-profit economic development organization Wednesday, Dingell highlighted what she described as an increasingly open atmosphere for new businesses. “The world has changed,” Dingell said. “I am not ... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today in response to Vietnam’s recent changes in its exchange rate policy. “Vietnam’s currency devaluation is another disturbing example of what will happen if we fail to address currency manipulation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. When countries like Vietnam and China are permitted to cheat and subsidize their exports, Ameri... Read more »
As part of Start-Up Day Across America, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today visited local entrepreneurs at Ann Arbor SPARK to showcase the innovation and job creation taking place at their companies. Start-Up Day is a bipartisan effort to raise awareness about the important role startup companies play in our economy by providing local entrepreneurs with an opportunity to educate their repre... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today in response to China’s recent changes in its exchange rate policy, which included setting the value of the renminbi nearly 2 percent against the dollar, and Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s comments in Birch Run, Michigan. The devaluation is the largest in two decades. “While Mr. Trump and I don’t agree on ... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after negotiators failed to reach an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). “Today’s announcement confirms what we’ve been saying for months: the Trans-Pacific Partnership is the wrong track for American workers and American businesses. We need a new approach to trade in this country. “Manufacturing is the backb... 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 shore up our manufact... Read more »
With the critical reauthorization deadline for the Export-Import Bank quickly approaching, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today visited Hancock Enterprises, Inc. in Taylor and Polytorx, LLC in Ann Arbor to highlight the critical role the Ex-Im Bank plays in helping Michigan manufacturers sell their goods overseas and create jobs here at home. “As I left Ann Arbor today, Polytorx Founder Luke... Read more »
