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Dingell Pays Tribute To Local Veterans During National Salute to Veterans Week; Visits Patients at Ann Arbor VA

February 13, 2012 | Afghanistan and Iraq, Health Care, Veterans, Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI15) joined VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) Director Robert P. McDivitt to visit patients at the Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital on Sunday afternoon, and he expressed his appreciation to local Veterans...

Dingell: Statement on State of the Union

January 24, 2012 | Afghanistan and Iraq, Autos, Labor, Manufacturing, and Trade, Budget and Taxes, Consumers' Concerns, Education, Energy & Environment, Health Care, Jobs and Economy, Judiciary, Middle East, Press Releases, Small Business, Veterans, White House and Congress

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI15) issued the following statement this evening in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “The President discussed important points tonight and outlined a clear blueprint for future success:...

Dingell Hosts Veteran’s Employment Roundtable with Local Leaders

January 13, 2012 | Jobs and Economy, Press Releases, Veterans

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI15) hosted a Veteran’s Employment roundtable on Thursday to make local leaders aware of recent initiatives that the federal government is taking to combat veteran’s unemployment.“This roundtable was a great opportunity for...

Representatives Dingell, Hall Introduce Bill Honoring 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor

December 7, 2011 | Press Releases, Veterans, White House and Congress

“As veterans of World War II, President Roosevelt’s words and the attack on Pearl Harbor hold a solemn place in our hearts and minds. This fateful incident not only cost many Americans their lives, but it precipitated our entry into World War II and had a lasting impact on the world, which can still be felt today. As we all come together and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day seventy years ago, we must all recognize and honor their service, for they inspire all Americans to seek to preserve and protect our great Nation and democracy."

Dingell Pays Tribute to Veterans

November 11, 2011 | Afghanistan and Iraq, Budget and Taxes, Education, Press Releases, Veterans, White House and Congress

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Dingell Votes for the Department of Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill

June 15, 2011 | Press Releases, Veterans

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI15) issued the following floor statement on H.R. 2055, Fiscal Year 2012 Military Construction and Department of Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act: Mr. Speaker: I rise in support of H.R. 2055, the fiscal...

U.S. Reps. John D. Dingell and Brad Miller introduce the Janey Ensminger Act to Care for Camp Lejeune Families

May 9, 2011 | Health Care, Press Releases, Veterans

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives John D. Dingell (D-MI15) and Brad Miller (D-NC13) reintroduced a bill that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide health care to veterans and their families who have suffered adverse health effects...

Dingell Statement on Legislation Supporting Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

December 15, 2010 | Afghanistan and Iraq, Issues, Middle East, News Item Types, Press Releases, Veterans

Washington, D.C. – Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, John D. Dingell (MI-15), issued a statement in support of legislation to allow for repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The bill passed by a vote of 250-175. Below are...

Dingell Works to Make Sure Veterans Get the Help they Deserve

July 28, 2010 | Health Care, Press Releases, Veterans, Work for Michigan

Washington, DC - Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) will this evening on the House floor make the following remarks on H.R. 5822, the fiscal year 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This bill invests in...

Dingell Statement on Supplemental Appropriations Act

July 1, 2010 | Afghanistan and Iraq, Budget and Taxes, Education, Energy & Environment, Jobs and Economy, Press Releases, Veterans

Washington, DC - Congressman John D. Dingell (D-MI15) made the following remarks as the House of Representatives debated H.R. 4899, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010. The House voted on four amendments to the bill, one providing valuable funding for...

Representative John Dingell

Representing the 15th Congressional District of Michigan

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