I'm a cosponsor of the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety & Quality Care Act, which would set minimum nurse-to-patient staffing levels, to ensure nurses have sustainable workloads and are able to provide the best possible care to their patients.
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Rep. Debbie Dingell
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Proudly serving the people of Michigan's 6th Congressional District. facebook.com/RepDebbieDinge… instagram.com/repdingell
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Nurses provide life-saving care, often under difficult working conditions. The nursing workforce is facing a severe staffing shortage, and we must do more to ensure they have safe and stable work environments. #NationalNursesWeek
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On the day that the public health emergency ends, I just tested positive for COVID this morning. I am following public health guidelines and staying home to keep others safe. This is a reminder that 1000 people are still dying of COVID every week and we must all remain careful.
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Congratulations Ibraheem Ali, a second grader at Gudith Elementary who won the district’s Future Chefs Competition! He is now a finalist for the national title & he needs our support. Watch Ibraheem prepare his dish and join me in voting for him:
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We have to keep the US at the forefront of innovation, manufacturing, & safety by engaging all stakeholders, making bold investments & working across the aisle to get the policy right to support safe deployment of AVs.
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Honored to be recognized as an AV Champion by with friend Rep. Latta. As co-chairs of the Congressional AV Caucus, we are doing all we can to raise the profile and possibilities of AV technology.
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We discussed my support for the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. It would designate approx 23 million acres of forests as wilderness, protecting unique ecosystems, allowing for the interconnection of the five distinct ecosystems that comprise the Wild Rockies Bioregion.
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My good friend, surprised me with a visit yesterday while she was working on the hill. Girlfriends matter!
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Lawmakers in DC have a responsibility to protect the American people by enacting common sense gun reform legislation before more innocent lives are taken too soon.
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Today we learned a graduate of Eastern Michigan University was among the victims of Saturday’s shooting in Texas. We are here to support the family of Aishwarya Thatikonda. One more senseless death.
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We discussed the importance of our alliance & coordination on technological, economic, & other mutual issues. I appreciate his support against Russian aggression & acknowledge that continued partnership, like ours, is vital to upholding peace around the globe.
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As a Co-Chair of the Macedonian Caucus, I was honored to sit down with Macedonian Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski today. 2023 marks the 15th anniversary of the US-Macedonian Strategic Partnership Agreement & it’s critical that we continue fostering our relationship.
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Every American has the right to quality, affordable healthcare, period. It’s especially vital that individuals with disabilities have the support they need to navigate this challenging transition. Michigan residents should visit michigan.gov/mdhhs/end-phe/ for more info & resources.
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Millions of Americans are at risk of losing health coverage due to the unwinding of Medicaid continuous enrollment. We can't allow people to slip through the cracks simply because they don’t have the right paperwork or don’t know what steps to take to work through the red tape.
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Joined for Meals on Heels to support their efforts to alleviate food insecurity in our community. Ypsi Meals on Wheels delivers more than 10,000 meals per month to seniors and people with disabilities who can’t shop and cook on their own.
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Spring is back, which means farmers markets are too! This weekend I stopped by Dexter, Chelsea, Ypsi, and Ann Arbor. It was great to catch up with so many friends, and if I didn't see you Saturday, I hope to see you at a farmers market soon.
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Major General Dillard committed his life to serving our country and courageously breaking barriers, and his legacy will live on and inspire generations to come.
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Today I joined the Canton VA Clinic for their ribbon cutting and renaming in honor of Major General Oliver W. Dillard, who served in WWII and became first black officer to graduate from the National War College.
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Friends in faith & in prayer are often the ones who help us through our most difficult times. On #NationalDayofPrayer we welcome the opportunity to come together & remember that what unites us is much more important than what divides us.
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Join , & I tonight @ 630pm to discuss the transport, storage, & disposal of hazardous waste in our communities with , , Norfolk Southern, & Republic. The event will also be livestreamed at facebook.com/RepDebbieDinge. See you there!
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Listened to Mayor Andrew Swift discuss the great projects, programs, & initiatives taken to improve the city of Riverview in the past year. I appreciate his leadership & look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen quality of life for our residents.
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Thanks to the help of legislation including the #AmericanRescuePlan, small business applications have reached an all-time high. 137,276 new business applications were submitted in 2022 in Michigan alone.
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Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the hearts of our communities. This week, we celebrate #SmallBusinessWeek to recognize the hard-working small business owners of Michigan & beyond.
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Congress can’t allow the government to default on its debt. I’ve heard from many Michigan residents who are fearful of the consequences of this crisis. Listen as & I discuss the urgent importance of raising the debt limit.
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We celebrate #TeacherAppreciationDay to thank our teachers in Michigan & across the country, acknowledging the impact they have on our children & communities. We can honor them by prioritizing & investing in our schools, ensuring they have the resources to help our kids thrive.
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Last year, Dearborn & Ypsilanti received more than $11 million to purchase new, clean school buses. This funding takes diesel buses off the roads, reducing carbon emissions & freeing our children's air of harmful pollutants.
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The is providing millions in grant funding for clean school bus programs. To check eligibility and for more info, visit the EPA’s website:
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Join me this Thursday with & to voice your concerns & ask questions about hazardous waste transport, storage, & disposal in Michigan. We’ll be joined by panelists from , , Republic Industrial and Energy Solutions, & Norfolk Southern.
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The risk of default is an urgent crisis with consequences that will devastate working Americans & be catastrophic for our economy. has invited our congressional leaders to the White House to work this out. We must pass a clean debt limit bill now & negotiate spending later
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NEW: Treasury Sec Janet Yellen informs Congress the debt limit could eclipsed by early June:
“..our best estimate is that we will be unable to continue to satisfy all of the government’s obligations by early June, and potentially as early as June 1..”
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After the Capitol, we visited the Supreme Court and the where we saw photos of the original Ferry Field, and the dedication of the Big House in 1927.
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We wrapped up the Capitol visit on the House steps, where we sang the fight song and met with UM alumni. Go Blue!
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Welcomed to the Capitol this morning for a tour including a visit to the House Floor, where we talked about the value of democracy and never taking our freedom for granted.
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Met with and to get updates on the Beck Road Project, which aims to improve traffic flow and increase safety with additional lanes, and improve walking and biking paths on both sides of the road.
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Our team will miss Elizabeth, our director of operations, who has been with us for the last five years! We’re so grateful for her service to the 12th and 6th districts, and wish her the very best in everything that's ahead.
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Thank you for your advocacy for transparency in healthcare billing. Our healthcare system should be affordable and easier to navigate for all patients.
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Since 2000, programs like and have prevented 2 billion malaria cases and saved over 10 million lives! With continued U.S. leadership, strong funding, and increased innovation, we can – and must – #BeatMalaria once and for all. #WorldMalariaDay
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⚕️ & I have a bipartisan solution to solve Medicare’s insolvency problem: let more Americans get care in their home. It will save money & improve care, &, it’s what most Americans want!
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The GOP budget proposal cuts funding for
✖️ Veterans
✖️ Students
✖️ Education
✖️First Responders
Many Republicans don't support a 22% cut to veterans' benefits or laying off law enforcement & EMTs.
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