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Dingell Honors Abbas Family on House Floor

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced she would be introducing legislation to crack down on drunk driving in a speech on the floor of the US House of Representatives in memory of the Abbas family. Michigan family – Issam, Rima, Ali, Isabelle, and Giselle Abbas – were tragically killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver while returning from a family…

Dingell to Host Community Town Hall Meeting in Dearborn on January 22

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On Tuesday, January 22, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), State Senator Sylvia Santana, State Representative Abdullah Hammoud, and Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun will hold a town hall meeting to discuss issues that matter to the community and answer questions. Dingell regularly hosts town hall meetings alongside local officials. More dates and locations for 2019 will be…

Dingell Sworn into Third Term, Rolling Up Sleeves for Working Men & Women

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) was sworn into her third term in Congress and pledged to roll up her sleeves to deliver on issues important to working men and women in Michigan. “The new Congress begins and priority number one is to pass a bill to reopen the government. A lack of leadership has brought us to this shutdown. Public servants are caught in the middle. They…

Dingell: Time has come to reopen the government

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following comment on the continued government shutdown: “As this unnecessary shutdown continues, the President needs to show leadership by reopening the government. Every single Democrat agrees keeping our nation secure is our number one priority. Let’s debate in Congress, on the floor and in committee, the best ways to…

Dingell Statement on Looming Government Shutdown

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) released the following statement as the federal government comes closer to a shutdown: “A government shutdown is unacceptable. It’s a lack of leadership from President Trump and Republican Congressional Leaders. The American people expect their government to work for them and listen. It’s the holiday season, we should be showing…

Dingell Invites President Trump to Visit Idled GM Facilities and Workers

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), joined a group of her colleagues from Michigan and Ohio in formally inviting President Donald Trump to visit the communities impacted by General Motors’ decision to idle several North America plants. The invitation was led by Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and was also signed by Reps. Tim Ryan (D-OH), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), and Rep.-Elect Andy…

Dingell: Recycling NAFTA Wont Help American Workers, Industry

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement after President Trump signed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA): ​ “Simply giving NAFTA a new name won’t give us any new results. Jobs will continue to move out of the country and overseas until trade agreements put workers in America first. “The administration will try to…

Dingell Elected to House Democratic Leadership Position

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) was elected by her colleagues to serve as Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC). Dingell will work with DPCC Chair David Cicilline (D-RI) and fellow Co-Chairs Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) to develop the Caucus policy agenda and communications strategy. “Thank you to my colleagues who…

Dingell Statement on Pension Committee

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement after the Pension Select Committee announced it could not reach an agreement by the November 30 deadline: “While it’s disappointing that the Joint Select Committee could not reach an agreement prior to November 30, our commitment to protecting pensions will not waver. The Committee did invaluable…

Dingell Statement on Ford Jobs Announcement

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Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) made the following statement after Ford announcement about jobs: “Ford’s announcement today continues to be a warning about the strength of the auto industry in this country. We all must pay attention to what this means for workers, the industry, and the whole economy.  While I am deeply disturbed at the elimination of a shift…

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