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Congresswoman Dingell’s Holiday Jingle

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today continued a Dingell holiday tradition, releasing the 2015 edition of the annual Dingell Jingle. Full text of the jingle can be read below.

‘Twas the day the House finally finished its business
We passed a budget!  In time for Christmas!
Unfortunately Congress waited until the last minute 
But thankfully Rubio didn’t get his way in the Senate 

Now as we head home for holiday cheer and reflection
It’s time to continue an important Dingell tradition
Year after year, amid clanking and clatter 
John Dingell wrote a jingle about the issues that matter
He wrote about the year’s highlights and what’s in fashion
Sometimes he even wrote about the Kardashians

Now with the holiday season near
Here is a poem that’s a reflection of a first year
It’s true that being a freshman’s not always a dream
Especially when you follow someone like the Dean
But we share an approach not seen in a while
We believe in working across the Congressional aisle

The year’s been filled with challenges and treats
We welcomed the Pope, who many wanted to meet
We fought for American workers, to make families’ lives better
Along the way, we may have ruffled the President’s feathers
What Madonna said about Michigan wasn’t so nice
Here’s hoping that next time she might think twice

Our Speaker retired, and we thanked him for trying
He worked hard and did well in between all the crying
So began the search to fill the job no one wanted
Enter Paul Ryan with a new beard he flaunted
From highways to schools, the last month’s been busy
Passing bills and making progress has left some quite dizzy  

As 2016 approaches, we have an important decision
There’s fear that many will stand behind Trump’s vision 
In Michigan there’s another pressing concern 
Will the Wolverines have the victory they’ve earned
To be sure, winning the Citrus Bowl is a must
Happy holidays to you and your family, and in Harbaugh we trust

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