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Following reports that surgeries have resumed at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Tim Walberg (MI-07) are seeking assurances that the surgeries are not being conducted in unsafe conditions. In November, Dingell wrote to Director Robert P. McDivitt following reports that surgeries for veterans had been canceled or moved to another facility… Read more »

Rep. Debbie Dingell is seeking answers from the director of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System following reports that surgeries for veterans were recently canceled or moved to another facility after particulate matter was observed on sterile surgical equipment. The health care system was investigated last year for a similar issue, but the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and the VA… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today sent a letter to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Director Robert P. McDivitt following reports that recent surgeries for veterans were canceled or moved to another facility because particulate matter was observed on sterile surgical equipment. The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System was investigated in 2014 for a similar issue, and the U.S. Office of… Read more »

Veterans from Michigan who began their service during World War II addressed an audience of several hundred at Hill Auditorium on Wednesday as part of the Service Above Self initiative, which honored veterans observing Veterans Day. The event was organized by the Ann Arbor Rotary Club in conjunction with Veteran and Military Services to raise funds for families of veterans and for the… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day. “On Veterans Day we pause to salute the brave men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Our veterans and their families have made incredible sacrifices to protect our freedom and our way of life. While we cannot ever repay them for their service and sacrifice, we… Read more »

 An 85-year-old Ypsilanti man who flew helicopters during the Vietnam War could receive the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award, under legislation proposed by several members of Michigan’s congressional delegation on Friday. Some 47 years ago, Army Maj. Charles Kettles was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in May 1967 in the… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) today introduced legislation that would allow Major Charles S. Kettles of Ypsilanti to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The bill was introduced following a request from the Ypsilanti Rotary Veterans History Project to review Major Kettles’ actions during the Vietnam War. Upon review,… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) is inviting local students to participate in the “Sending Smiles to Vets” program this fall by making Halloween, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving cards for local veterans. Since the “Sending Smiles to Vets” program was launched in February, students across Southeast Michigan have pitched in to make hundreds of cards thanking… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today announced that Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Wyandotte will receive a $637,122 grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue their work providing housing and other services to homeless and low-income veteran families. The grant is awarded through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)… Read more »

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) co-hosted a Veterans Fair in Ann Arbor today to connect veterans and their families with the resources earned through their service. The event offered participants an opportunity to meet with veterans employment specialists, Veterans Affairs counselors and veterans services organizations.    “We owe… Read more »