- I continued paying tribute to our Nation’s heroes by speaking at the City of Woodhaven Veterans Day Ceremony. Here I’m joined with the Mayor of Woodhaven, Pat Odette, City Councilman Richard Truskowski and his wife Barb, Councilman Dan Dunderstadt, Woodhaven Fire Chief Janet Sikes, and fellow World War II veterans.
- I began this Veterans Day weekend by thanking Michigan's soldiers for their courage, character, and service at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. Here I am with Assistant Director of the Medical Center, Annette Walker, and Emcee, Veteran, and Fox 2 News Detroit Meteorologist, Rich Luterman.
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- October’s jobs report shows that we are on the right track. President Obama and congressional Democrats have enacted policies that have grown our economy by 5 million jobs over the past 4 years, with 171,000 new jobs added this past month. There's more work to be done, though, so I urge my Republican colleagues to work across the aisle in the coming weeks in order to pass legislation that will keep the number of new jobs growing.
- Today I celebrated the opening of a new Monroe County Road Commission (MCRC) biodiesel fueling station. This collaboration between MCRC and the Lake Erie Transportation Commission (LETC) will reduce the cost of fuel for both agencies, al...low for the conversion of new biodiesel vehicles, and improve the environment by taking exhaust emissions off the road. After fighting for $1 million in federal funding for this project, I was pleased to speak about the financial and economic gains at the station's ribbon cutting ceremonySee More
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A new GAO report shows that the Affordable Care Act, which I helped author, is actually SAVING seniors money. I’m proud to have requested this report with my colleagues Sandy Levin, Henry Waxman, and Max Baucus: http://democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/sites/default/files/documents/GAO-Report-Part-D-%20Coverage-2012-10-26.pdf- The unveiling of the Henry Ford Community College Science Center is an accomplishment all of Southeast Michigan should be excited about and proud of. This incredible center will serve not only as an educational resource, but facilitate groundbreaking discoveries in the science and technology fields.
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Another very important anniversary this week! Today, Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. celebrated its 50th, promoting restoration projects and awards programs for over a half century. I had a great time speaking to friends and members of this wonderful organization at their Annual Conference in Detroit.- This morning I honored my very dear friend, A. Alfred Taubman, with the Detroit Goodfellows Edward H. McNamara Goodfellow of the Year Award. I was more than happy to talk with Detroit’s Channel 4 News about a man who I consider to be an exceptional philanthropist for the State of Michigan.
- It gave me great pride to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act with friends in Southeast Michigan. Our state is truly blessed to have national treasures like the Great Lakes to protect and keep healthy for future generations.
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I urge my colleagues to join me in asking tough questions to help get to the bottom of FDA’s investigation into New England Compounding Center (NECC). We must take Congressional action in order to protect the health of those in Michigan and of those across the country.Rep John D. Dingell shared a link.
Mr. Cary and Mr. Bansale are not alone. Their stories make us all realize the importance of finding a cause and cure for this outbreak as soon as possibleRep John D. Dingell shared a link.
40 years ago I was the architect of the Clean Water Act. This groundbreaking legislation was integral in preserving our most precious natural resource. Tomorrow, I’ll join representatives from the International Joint Commission, Huron River Watershed Council, RiverUp!, and Ducks Unlimited in a 40th anniversary celebration dedicated to keeping our water supply healthy for future generations.Rep John D. Dingell shared a link.
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to present new findings on the infectious outbreak caused by contaminated pharmaceuticals, I am urging my colleagues to hold Congressional hearings in order to prevent a similar crisis from happening again.Rep John D. Dingell shared a link.
More great news from GM: The company is investing another $35 million in its Hamtramck assembly plant to make an extended-range electric Cadillac ELR! I’m especially proud that the batteries for the ELR will be made at the Brownstown Battery Assembly plant in my district!Rep John D. Dingell shared a link.
I am very excited to announce that Debbie and I will be serving as Grand Marshals for the 86th Annual America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade along Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. I could not be more proud, or thankful, to spend this holiday celebrating our community, our city, and our country.Rep John D. Dingell shared a link.
Health officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are now reporting more people may be at risk of fungal infection, including patients who have had eye operations or open-heart surgery. As I stated last week, this outbreak is unacceptable and must be contained. I intend to submit a second letter to the FDA on these recent discoveries and will keep you updated as this investigation moves forward.Rep John D. Dingell shared a link.
I think we can all agree that getting the right Medicare assistance is easier said than done. Fortunately, there is the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program that provides free counseling to beneficiaries in Southeast Michigan through the Area Agencies on Aging. From Dearborn to Monroe, find the area agency near you who is offering one-on-one counseling through early December.- Debbie and I enjoyed discussing the importance of early childhood education with our friends in Ypsilanti today at the Washtenaw Success by 6 Great Start Collaborative Annual Legislative Breakfast.
- I kept pretty busy this weekend speaking at the Yemen American Benevolent Association’s (YABA) 43rd Anniversary Dinner and Scholarship Presentation. I was proud to congratulate this year’s recipients.
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