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      <title>Dingell Statement on Los Alamos Project Site Selection</title>
      <description>U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement criticizing the University of Michigan’s selection of Ypsilanti Township as the site for the controversial Los Alamos National Laboratory data center:&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“It is deeply disturbing that the University of Michigan has chosen this site for the Los Alamos data center project despite the clear opposition of Ypsilanti Township residents and local leaders, and the way the University has communicated with the community is unacceptable. For years, I have raised serious concerns about this project and the lack of communication and transparency from the University.&lt;br /&gt;
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I&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;&amp;nbsp;have repeatedly urged the University to listen to the impacted community, be transparent, and answer basic questions about the impact of this project. Instead, they have rebuffed these concerns and are ignoring the pleas from residents that do not want this. To make matters worse, Ypsilanti Township would see little benefit from an institution that pays no property taxes.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You cannot claim to value community input and then ignore the community when you do not like what it has to say. I will continue demanding transparency, accountability, and answers.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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      <link>http://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7199</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dingell Statement on President Trump’s Misguided Vaccine Order Jeopardizing Health and Safety of America’s Children</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s Executive Order&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/10/trump-administration-order-would-upend-nations-childhood-vaccine-schedule/?utm_campaign=&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_source=newsletter" id="OWAfb59aac3-7e07-91e5-303e-dce2f7d1ea9f" title="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/10/trump-administration-order-would-upend-nations-childhood-vaccine-schedule/?utm_campaign=&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_source=newsletter"&gt;&lt;u&gt;upending decades of federal guidance&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;on which vaccines are administered to children:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Parents already face enough challenges when it comes to keeping their children healthy. They should not be forced to pay for additional doctor visits, take more time off work, and make repeated trips to the doctor because the Trump Administration is choosing to make routine childhood vaccinations more complicated and burdensome. For decades, the combined MMR vaccine has safely and effectively protected children against serious and preventable diseases. Breaking it into separate shots administered at separate visits would create additional costs for families and unnecessary barriers to care. It also creates more opportunities for children to miss an appointment, fall behind on their vaccinations, and remain vulnerable to preventable illness. Even more troubling is that these changes are rooted in efforts to legitimize debunked claims that vaccines cause autism. Public health policy should be based on science and decades of evidence, not misinformation. There is nothing healthy about making proven preventive care more expensive, less accessible, and leaving our children less safe,”&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;said Congresswoman Dingell.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dingell, Kim Introduce Bill to Include Long-Term Care as Part of Medicare</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced bicameral legislation to establish long-term care services benefits as part of the Medicare program. The Medicare At Home Act would help older adults and people with disabilities remain safely in their homes and communities by expanding home care coverage under Medicare Part B. Medicare Part B usually covers doctor visits and everyday medical care; this bill would also cover in-home support so people don't have to leave their homes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Currently, Medicare does not cover long-term care at home. As a result, families across the country face staggering out-of-pocket expenses, forcing many to deplete their savings to qualify for Medicaid or rely heavily on unpaid family caregivers. The Medicare At Home Act eliminates these financial barriers by making home-based care an accessible, affordable part of Medicare coverage.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"Whether seniors are aging at home or individuals with disabilities need daily support, care should be accessible and affordable. This bill gives families peace of mind by ensuring Medicare covers the essential in-home support people need to live with independence and dignity. It is a common-sense solution that makes care more affordable for people on Medicare,"&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;said Congresswoman Dingell.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Medicare At Home Act:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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    &lt;p role="presentation"&gt;Expands Medicare Coverage: Adds comprehensive home-based personal care benefits to Medicare Part B.&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p role="presentation"&gt;Lowers Financial Burden: Eliminates the need for families to drain life savings or go into debt for basic home care support.&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;li role="presentation"&gt;Keeps People in Their Homes: Gives older adults and people with disabilities the choice to remain in their homes and communities.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Whether it was his last few months living alone in his own place or now at a care facility, my top priority is making sure my dad can live with dignity and comfort. Like so many Americans though, too often that question becomes what care we can afford. Whether seniors are aging at home or elsewhere, this bill gives them and their families the options they deserve by making home care an affordable and accessible option everywhere. These moments of life are hard enough without having to worry about cost,”&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;said Senator Kim.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
Endorsing organizations include the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Caring Across Generations, Justice in Aging, Allies for Independence, National Domestic Workers Alliance, Care in Action, and LeadingAge.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“The Medicare at Home Act finally closes the gap between what people believe Medicare covers and what it actually does, and does it in a way families will feel immediately. Right now, needing help at home means paying out of pocket at costs that can top $60,000 a year, spending down into poverty to qualify for Medicaid, or leaving a family member to do it all unpaid. This bill changes that calculus. The supports from this bill will allow older adults and disabled people to stay safely in their own homes and communities, which is exactly what they’ve told us they want. This isn’t a fringe idea: 93 percent of adults believe Medicare should cover home care, and most already assume it does. The Medicare at Home Act makes the policy match that expectation,”&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;said Nicole Jorwic, Chief Program Officer, Caring Across Generations.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Long-term care is one of the most significant expenses older adults and their families face. Yet, Medicare does not provide a comprehensive, accessible home care benefit. As a result, far too many older adults are forced to spend down their savings and fall into poverty to access essential care. Justice in Aging proudly supports the Medicare at Home Act because it would help older adults get the assistance they need with daily activities before they experience financial hardship, allowing them to age with dignity and independence,”&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;said Natalie Kean, Managing Director of Health Advocacy at Justice in Aging.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;"LeadingAge applauds Congresswoman Dingell and Senator Kim's longstanding leadership in advancing access to care in the home and community. The Medicare at Home Act sets an agenda and important focus for the future by expanding Medicare coverage to include personal care services in the home–a critical need that many older adults and families mistakenly assume is paid for by the current Medicare benefit. We look forward to working with Congresswoman Dingell and Senator Kim to address this shortcoming in access and affordability while also ensuring our nonprofit and mission-driven members are equipped to deliver high-quality care wherever people call home,"&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;said Katie Smith &amp;nbsp;Sloan, President and CEO of LeadingAge.&lt;br /&gt;
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"Home care is essential to families of all backgrounds, our healthcare system, and our economy. Integrating long-term home care into Medicare ensures that seniors and people with disabilities can age safely at home without shouldering the immense financial burden on their own. A federal investment in home care can help transform these lifesaving jobs into good jobs that workers can afford to keep. We are proud to support this legislation from Senator Kim and Congresswoman Dingell, which would help make quality home care more accessible for those who need it,”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;said Leslie Frane, SEIU Executive Vice President.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;“The need for long term services and supports (LTSS) in the home has been a discussion for far too long in this country. Finally, we have a leader willing to address the issue by supporting individuals with functional limitations to be the best they can be in their homes and communities,"&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;said Connie Garner, Executive Director, Allies for Independence.&amp;nbsp;
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A copy of the bill text can be found&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://debbiedingell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/8.7.26_Medicare_at_Home_Bill_Text.pdf" id="OWA2330cc08-205b-daf6-a4b7-fe5da8d76489" data-auth="NotApplicable" title="https://debbiedingell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/8.7.26_Medicare_at_Home_Bill_Text.pdf"&gt;&lt;u&gt;HERE&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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      <link>http://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=7197</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dingell, Colleagues Press Administration to Address Estrogen Patch Shortages for Menopause Treatment</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and seven of her House colleagues pressed the Trump Administration to address estrogen patch shortages for menopause treatment. In a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the lawmakers highlighted how this shortage is straining the ability of doctors to provide resources that can be life changing for women battling the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, mood swings, urinary tract infections, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, night sweats, brain fog, and decreased bone density, and more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“The FDA has not included any of these drugs on its Drug Shortage Database. Inclusion on the shortage list can help the FDA mitigate supply issues, such as taking action to seek alternative suppliers and extend expiration dates for drugs, as appropriate,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&amp;nbsp;said the lawmakers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The lawmakers ended the letter requesting answers from the FDA on if necessary steps are being taken to keep up with the growing demand for estrogen patches.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In addition to Congresswoman Dingell, the letter was signed by U.S. Representatives Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Elanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-AL), Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), Jesús G. García (D-IL-04), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), and Emily Randall (D-WA-06).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A copy of the letter can be found&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://debbiedingell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/8.5.26_FDA_Estrogen_Letter.pdf" id="OWA004ddecf-3e26-fee5-9509-cb9753af22c6" title="https://debbiedingell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/8.5.26_FDA_Estrogen_Letter.pdf" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"&gt;&lt;u&gt;HERE&amp;nbsp;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;and below:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dear Acting Commissioner Diamantas:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;This letter is to express concern regarding reports that women who are experiencing menopause are having trouble accessing hormone therapy, particularly estrogen patches, likely as a result of increased demand for the treatment method. According to medical record data from Epic Research, estrogen patch prescriptions increased 72 percent between 2021 and the fall of 2025. The scarcity that followed this surge in demand involves several manufacturers and is expected to continue through the end of the year. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has included 14 brands or dosages of the patches on its drug shortage list since January 2026.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;As we discover more about the risks and benefits of hormone therapy and as women speak publicly about their experiences with menopause, more doctors and patients are considering hormone treatment, particularly estrogen patches that present a lower risk of blood clots than the alternative option of estrogen pills.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Despite increased awareness and safety information, a recent survey found that 87 percent of women experiencing menopause symptoms did not seek treatment.&amp;nbsp; This means that too many women are dealing with symptoms that disrupt their daily life and put them at higher risk for health complications later in life- when they could be working with their doctor to find care that is right for them. Insufficient access to therapy as an additional barrier only exacerbates this problem.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;While doctors and patients have reported difficulties getting estrogen patches, the FDA has not included any of these drugs on its Drug Shortage Database. Inclusion on the shortage list can help the FDA mitigate supply issues, such as taking action to seek alternative suppliers and extend expiration dates for drugs, as appropriate. The FDA relies on historic demand data to determine if drug manufacturers are keeping pace, and these data may be lagging given how quickly demand for the patches has spiked. It is also worth noting that the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), which oversees the Drug Shortage Database, has been significantly impacted by reductions in force that have taken place at the FDA.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;This shortage is straining the ability of doctors to provide resources that can be life changing for women battling the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, mood swings, urinary tract infections, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, night sweats, brain fog, and decreased bone density, and more. Too often, women navigate these challenges without formal support in the workplace or from the government. While we are making positive progress to reduce stigma and increase awareness of treatment that is safe and effective for many, the FDA needs to do its part to ensure that the supply meets the growing demand.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;For these reasons, we request written answers to the following questions:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;What is the FDA’s understanding of why providers and patients are having difficulty accessing estrogen patches? Beyond increased demand, are there other contributing factors to the lack of supply, such as supply chain issues, lack of ingredients, etc.?&lt;br /&gt;
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    &lt;i&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;i&gt;What is the FDA doing to understand and address the challenge of meeting increased demand for estrogen patches?&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;How is the FDA currently working with manufacturers to mitigate the shortage of estrogen patches? What additional work is planned?&lt;br /&gt;
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    &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;As doctors and patients turn to alternatives like topical creams, gels, or oral and vaginal rings, does the agency expect additional shortages for these alternatives?&lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;br /&gt;
    &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;What flexibilities can the FDA provide to help manufacturers increase their production of estrogen patches?&lt;br /&gt;
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    &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;When does the FDA anticipate the shortage of estrogen patches will be resolved?&lt;br /&gt;
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    &lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;How have reductions in force impacted the ability of CDER staff to maintain the Drug Shortage Database?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Thank you, and we look forward to your response.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; direction: ltr; line-height: 1.2;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;What is the FDA’s understanding of why providers and patients are having difficulty accessing estrogen patches? Beyond increased demand, are there other contributing factors to the lack of supply, such as supply chain issues, lack of ingredients, etc.?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; direction: ltr; line-height: 1.2;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;What is the FDA doing to understand and address the challenge of meeting increased demand for estrogen patches?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; direction: ltr; line-height: 1.2;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;How is the FDA currently working with manufacturers to mitigate the shortage of estrogen patches? What additional work is planned?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; direction: ltr; line-height: 1.2;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;As doctors and patients turn to alternatives like topical creams, gels, or oral and vaginal rings, does the agency expect additional shortages for these alternatives?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; direction: ltr; line-height: 1.2;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;What flexibilities can the FDA provide to help manufacturers increase their production of estrogen patches?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; direction: ltr; line-height: 1.2;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;When does the FDA anticipate the shortage of estrogen patches will be resolved?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p class="elementToProof" role="presentation" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; direction: ltr; line-height: 1.2;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;How have reductions in force impacted the ability of CDER staff to maintain the Drug Shortage Database?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dingell, Scanlon Introduce Resolution Condemning Department of Justice Action Targeting Disability Rights </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05) introduced a resolution condemning a Department of Justice (DOJ) legal opinion that was issued on June 18, 2026, regarding&amp;nbsp;&lt;i&gt;Olmstead v. L.C.&lt;/i&gt;, the landmark Supreme Court decision that recognized the institutional isolation of people with disabilities as unlawful discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the legal opinion does not overturn the decision, it threatens enforcement of the rights afforded by the Court’s decision under a hostile DOJ that has failed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"The Olmstead decision was a monumental victory that ensured people with disabilities have the right to live, work, and thrive in their own communities alongside their families and friends. This action by the Department of Justice is a dangerous step backward that undermines basic civil rights. We cannot and will not allow decades of hard-won progress to be rolled back; we must continue to stand up for the rights and dignity of every person with a disability,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;said Congresswoman Dingell.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A Department of Justice legal opinion acts as official policy guidance that dictates how federal agencies enforce the law. This new order can weaken legal protections and restrict community-based services for people with disabilities across the country.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Olmstead was a critical step in creating inclusive communities for people with disabilities. It gave teeth to the promise of the ADA and spurred innovation in programs to secure community-based residential programs and services,”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;said Congresswoman Scanlon.&lt;i&gt;&amp;nbsp;“For nearly three decades, the Olmstead decision has been a North Star to ensure that individuals with disabilities have the right to remain in their communities with access to support and services, instead of being forced into institutional settings. We must continue to protect and expand upon this basic human right.”&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;A copy of the resolution can be found&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://debbiedingell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/8.5.26_Olmstead_resolution.pdf" id="OWAa836defd-3d5c-f382-7c87-314f3839f206" title="https://debbiedingell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/8.5.26_Olmstead_resolution.pdf" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"&gt;&lt;u&gt;HERE&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;.&lt;/u&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dingell, Colleagues Urge Administration to Lift Stop-Work Order on Brandon Road Lock and Dam Complex</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), and Dave Joyce (R-OH-14) urged the Trump Administration to lift the stop-work order and end the administrative review on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam complex. The critical project is designed to prevent invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes and devastating the region’s $11 billion fishing and recreation industry, and work was abruptly halted on July 24, 2026, putting Great Lakes ecosystems and the regional economy at severe risk. The lawmakers are calling for the release of federal funds to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers so construction on the vital multilayer barrier system can resume without further delay.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The four lawmakers are the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A copy of the letter can be found &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://debbiedingell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/7.31.26_great_lake_letter.pdf" data-auth="NotApplicable" id="OWA4abf20b9-9cf8-de66-ab77-f47f665f5786" title="https://debbiedingell.house.gov/UploadedFiles/7.31.26_great_lake_letter.pdf" data-linkindex="0"&gt;&lt;u&gt;HERE &lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;and below:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Dear Director Vought and Assistant Secretary Telle:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;We write to express concern over delays affecting the timely construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP) under the Department of the Army’s Civil Works Program and to urge prompt resolution of these delays. As we emphasized in our April 9, 2026, letter, this project is critical to preventing invasive carp from penetrating the Great Lakes. The project has been thoroughly reviewed by Congress, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and local partners. Its funding has been authorized and appropriated by Congress, and the non-Federal sponsors have met all applicable cost‑share obligations and secured the necessary property for construction.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Corps of Engineers awarded the latest contract for the first phase of the project on April 23, 2026. However, we were informed that on July 24, 2026, the Corps of Engineers issued a stop-work order on the project’s contracts, causing additional delays and putting the Great Lakes ecosystem at direct risk. There is a rapidly closing window to stop the further spread of these harmful invasive species before they inflict irreparable damage on the Great Lakes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Great Lakes and their waterways are a way of life—providing fresh water, fish and wildlife habitat, and countless opportunities for recreation, while supporting the economies of eight surrounding States and thousands of good-paying American jobs. Once invasive carp establish reproducing populations, there is little that can be done to stop them from taking over the ecosystem, leading to escalating costs for American taxpayers. Any threat to the Great Lakes is a direct threat to the American economy, the more than 3,500 native species of plants and animals within the Great Lakes ecosystem, and the drinking water supply millions rely upon.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Importantly, we appreciate that the President has publicly conveyed his support for this effort numerous times since issuing his May 9, 2025, memorandum titled “Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp.” Given the strong support for this project from President Trump, its non-Federal sponsors, and the longstanding bipartisan support for its timely construction by Congress, as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Great Lakes Task Force we respectfully urge you to lift the stop-work orders, conclude any additional administration review of BRIP, and release Federal funds through the Army Corps of Engineers without any further delay.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;We look forward to continued collaboration to ensure timely completion of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dingell Introduces the Childhood Disability Benefit Fairness Act</title>
      <description>&lt;blockquote type="cite"&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the Childhood Disability Benefit Fairness Act, a bill that would fix the issue where disabled adult children are denied crucial Medicaid and related medical benefits because they never received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before becoming eligible for Social Security’s Childhood Disability Benefit (CDB).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"Individuals living with a disability already face too many barriers without arbitrary administrative hurdles getting in the way of essential healthcare. This legislation addresses that so individuals with childhood disabilities receive the full benefits and Medicaid coverage they deserve, no matter their family's circumstances,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt; said Congresswoman Dingell.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Certain children with disabilities are placed in financial hardship and may forgo essential support and services due to the sequencing of federal program eligibility. Disabled individuals go without needed Medicaid services that help them stay in the community, thousands of hours of unnecessary paperwork are conducted by families and government officials each month, and there is more unnecessary health care spending due to higher acuity from forgone care.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Currently, under Section 1634 of the Social Security Act, an individual must receive SSI before receiving Social Security’s Childhood Disability Benefits in order for the CDB income to be disregarded for Medicaid qualification. This statutory requirement creates an unintended trap where individuals with disabilities may be subject to a Medicaid deductible if their parents die young, are older and retire, become disabled themselves, or fail to apply to SSI in time. Depending on the state, these faultless individuals with disabilities may not be able to afford or receive Medicaid benefits simply by being unlucky in their uncontrollable personal life circumstances.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dingell Co-Leads Legislation to Strengthen American Manufacturing, Decrease Dependence on China  </title>
      <description>U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), alongside Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03), introduced the Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing Act, legislation aimed at strengthening American manufacturing and decreasing the United States’ dependence on China.&lt;br /&gt;
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The bill would redirect up to 50 percent of Section 301 tariff revenue collected on Chinese imports to finance a new American industrial bank that would rebuild American factories, create good-paying jobs, and end our dependence on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"In Michigan, we know firsthand that a strong economy relies on a robust manufacturing base. For decades, American workers have been undercut by unfair trade deals and left to foot the bill. By reinvesting this revenue back into our own factories and workers, we can strengthen our domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and ensure America leads the global economy in the 21st century,”&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/i&gt;said Congresswoman Dingell.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“For decades, China has pursued an economic strategy designed to hollow out American manufacturing. I’ve heard firsthand from workers in America’s heartland about how China’s unfair practices hurt American industry and disrupt people’s lives,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt; said Congressman Khanna. &lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“That’s why we need an industrial investment bank to revitalize American manufacturing, compete with China, and we can do it funded by tariff revenue.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Decades of shipping production overseas and unfair trade practices from the Chinese Communist Party have hollowed out American manufacturing and left workers to pay the price. By directing up to 50% of tariff revenue collected on Chinese imports under Section 301 into American manufacturing, this bill would expand domestic production, create good-paying jobs, and reduce our reliance on foreign adversaries. I'm glad to co-sponsor this practical long-term investment in America’s workers and industry,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt; said Congressman Suozzi.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing Act would:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/u&gt;1. Create a new fund within the Department of Commerce to provide grants, loans, and equity investments that strengthen U.S. manufacturing and reduce strategic supply chain vulnerabilities. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
2. Capitalize the fund using existing Section 301 tariff revenue by directing up to 50 percent of annual tariffs collected on imports from the People's Republic of China—capped at $15 billion per year—toward rebuilding America's industrial base instead of depositing those funds into the Treasury's General Fund.&lt;br /&gt;
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3. Support projects that expand domestic manufacturing capacity, modernize existing facilities, commercialize critical and emerging technologies, and strengthen industries essential to U.S. economic and national security. &lt;br /&gt;
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4. Prioritize investments in communities harmed by deindustrialization and unfair trade, redevelopment of former industrial sites and brownfields, domestic sourcing, improved production efficiency, lower-emissions manufacturing, and projects that strengthen the U.S. industrial base.&lt;br /&gt;
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5. Ensure taxpayer investments support American workers by requiring prevailing wages, apprenticeship opportunities, workforce training investments, restrictions on stock buybacks and offshoring, and prohibiting recipients from expanding operations in countries of concern. &lt;br /&gt;
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6. Promote accountability and transparency through public reporting of all awards, regular reports to Congress on program outcomes, and recurring interagency assessments to identify emerging supply chain vulnerabilities and guide future investments. The program sunsets after 10 years.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A one pager on this legislation is available &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://democrats-selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026.07.22-industrial-bank-for-american-manufacturing-act-one-pager.pdf" data-auth="NotApplicable" id="OWA3d6ec5aa-0d83-9516-3939-4625ed454aec" data-linkindex="0" title="https://democrats-selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2026.07.22-industrial-bank-for-american-manufacturing-act-one-pager.pdf"&gt;&lt;u&gt;HERE&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/u&gt;&lt;u&gt;Full text of the bill can be found &lt;/u&gt;&lt;a href="https://democrats-selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/industrial-bank-for-american-manufacturing-act.pdf" data-auth="NotApplicable" id="OWA7276f046-d84d-36f6-b0c2-c034f06a4316" data-linkindex="1" title="https://democrats-selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/industrial-bank-for-american-manufacturing-act.pdf"&gt;&lt;u&gt;HERE&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;.&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;blockquote type="cite"&gt;
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      <title>Dingell, Moolenaar Joint Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Passage of the Connected Vehicle Security Act</title>
      <description>&lt;blockquote type="cite"&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), Chairman of the Select Committee on China, released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;“The Connected Vehicles Security Act is crucial to protect American jobs, national security, and the future of American manufacturing. Chinese automakers use slave labor, massive government subsidies, and unfair trade practices, and their vehicles are a national security risk with equipment that transmits data to China. These companies have already decimated European competitors in their home markets, causing layoffs and production cuts, and we will not let them do the same thing in the United States. Thank you to our colleagues on the Senate Commerce Committee for rejecting weak amendments and passing a strong bill that keeps China out of our market. This will protect American workers, manufacturers, supply chains, and our national security,”&lt;/i&gt; said Representatives Dingell and Moolenaar.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The bipartisan legislation would prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to China. Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) led the bill’s introduction in the House, and the Senate version is led by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;The bill would:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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    &lt;p role="presentation"&gt;Prohibit the importation, manufacture, sale, or introduction into U.S. commerce of connected vehicles originating from or controlled by a covered foreign adversary country.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
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    &lt;p role="presentation"&gt;Prohibit connected vehicle software and hardware linked to covered foreign adversaries.&lt;/p&gt;
    &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;p role="presentation"&gt;Cover China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;p role="presentation"&gt;Allow for phased-in adoption of prohibitions so auto companies can adjust their manufacturing and supply chains with minimal disruption.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;
    &lt;p role="presentation"&gt;Direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a declaration of conformity process, authorization and waiver procedures, and a binding ruling and advisory opinion mechanism for industry compliance.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <title>Dingell Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand ABLE Savings for Americans with Disabilities </title>
      <description>&lt;p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02) introduced the bipartisan ABLE MATCH Act (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship), which would help more Americans with disabilities build financial security through Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings accounts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;"Financial independence shouldn’t be out of reach for individuals with disabilities,” &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Congresswoman Dingell said. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;“By reintroducing the ABLE MATCH Act, we are taking a crucial step toward economic security by matching the hard-earned savings of ABLE account beneficiaries through a refundable tax credit."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The legislation would establish a federal matching contribution for eligible low- and moderate-income individuals who save in ABLE accounts, allowing beneficiaries to receive up to a 100 percent federal match on the first $2,000 they contribute annually, subject to income limits. The federal matching funds would be deposited directly into the beneficiary's ABLE account, helping individuals save for disability-related expenses without jeopardizing eligibility for critical benefits.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;"ABLE accounts have provided many individuals with disabilities and their families an important tool to save for the future, but too many people still struggle to set aside money because of financial pressures," &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Congressman Schmidt said. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;"This bipartisan legislation helps make those savings go further by strengthening and expanding this successful program. Every Kansan deserves the opportunity to build greater financial security.”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Dingell, Walberg to Host Washtenaw County Veterans Fair</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) will co-host a Veterans Resource Fair in Washtenaw County on Monday, May 13 to provide veterans and their family members with access to resources earned through their service to our country. More than 20 veteran employment specialists, Veterans Affairs counselors, and veterans service organizations will participate. Constituents can call Congresswoman Dingell’s office at 313-278-2936 or Congressman Walberg’s office at 517-780-9075 for more information.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Veterans are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;At the fair, veterans will be able to register for eBenefits, file or check the status of a VA claim, check their healthcare benefits or enrollment, find veteran peer support, find employment services, and connect with financial assistance if needed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;WHAT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;: Dingell, Walberg to hold Washtenaw County Veterans Resource Fair&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;WHEN&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;: Monday, May 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;WHERE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;: VFW Post 423, 3230 S. Wagner Rd. in Ann Arbor&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;American Legion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Attorney General - Consumer Protection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Buddy-to-Buddy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Concordia University&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Department of Labor Disabled Veterans Outreach&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Detroit VARO (Veterans Benefits Administration)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Eisenhower Center&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Fischer House Michigan&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Great Lakes National Cemetery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Michigan Works! Washtenaw&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;National Guard Family Assistance Center&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;State Senator Jeff Irwin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;State Representative Donna Lasinski&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;State Representative Rebekah Warren&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Tags and Tails&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Talent Investment Agency, Veterans’ Employment Services &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;VA Loan Guaranty Division&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;VCAT Region 9 / Community Action Agency&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Vietnam Veterans of America&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Volunteers of America Michigan &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Washtenaw County Veterans Affairs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>http://debbiedingell.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=1723</link>
      <guid>http://debbiedingell.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=1723</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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