Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was joined by local workers and labor leaders to speak out against Trade Promotion Authority, or Fast Track, a plan that would allow future trade deals, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, to be rushed through Congress with little transparency or debate, and without any ability to make changes.
The legislation, which the House of… Read more »
Another free trade agreement is in the works, and the fight over this one could be the most bruising of all. Inking a free trade bill with Japan and 10 other countries would be a major legacy achievement for President Obama, but he’s facing opposition from within his own party on the fast-track authority he needs to get the deal done. Read more »
Five Michigan freshmen members of Congress — including three Republicans — urged the Obama administration to demand provisions to crack down on currency manipulation in a 12-nation free trade deal under negotiation.
Last month, House and Senate committees approved “fast track” legislation that would require Congress to vote up or down on a… Read more »
After years of hard work, grit, and determination, Michigan's economy is finally coming back.
Manufacturing is in its best stretch of job growth in a decade, unemployment is at its lowest level in eight years, and the auto industry, the backbone of our economy, has come roaring back.
While the economy is growing stronger every day, many people in Michigan still don't feel the success at… 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 »
– Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after touring the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
“After a great day at the Auto Show, I am very inspired by all the innovation happening with the domestic auto industry. It was great to tour the show with a bipartisan delegation from Michigan, and we are all committed to… Read more »
Demonstrating their commitment to bipartisanship, the five freshman members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation today made their first trip back to the state together to tour the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Representatives Mike Bishop (MI-08), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), John Moolenaar (MI-04), and David Trott (MI-11) visited the Ford,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was joined by a diverse group of colleagues, union and environmental activists, faith and social justice leaders and consumer advocates to oppose Fast Track Authority, a policy designed to ram trade agreements such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) through Congress with little transparency or debate. A proposal to grant these powers to… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today accompanied the President on his visit to the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne. Dingell has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and is the past chair of the Manufacturing Initiative of the American Automotive Policy Council. Following the President's visit, Congresswoman Dingell released the following statement:
“It… Read more »
