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President Biden takes sweeping actions on Muslim Ban, DACA, COVID

January 20th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joe Biden followed through with some of his big sweeping day-one promises, shortly after his inauguration as president on Wednesday, Jan. 20. President Biden signed 15 executive actions, including ending the travel ban put in place by former President Trump on people from a list of Muslim-majority countries....

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On anniversary of Abbas family death, Dingell recommits to action on drunk driving in new congress

January 4th, 20210 NORTHVILLE — This week will mark the two-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Rima and Issam Abbas, and their three children, who were hit by a drunk driver on their way home to Michigan from Kentucky. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), who has been a vocal proponent of traffic safety legislation, especially as it pertains...

U.S.A

Republicans block $2000 stimulus check efforts by Democrats

December 24th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On, Thursday, Democrats in the House of Representatives attempted to increase direct payments to Americans included in the stimulus bill from $600 to $2,000 per person. This was a request made by President Trump. Trump’s fellow Republicans blocked that effort. Republicans opposed the higher amount and...

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Big re-election wins for popular Reps. Tlaib and Dingell

November 5th, 20200 MICHIGAN — Democrats swept the board on election night in diverse, urban precincts in Metro Detroit, like those in Wayne and Oakland County. Important among these were U.S. Congressional races, as nationwide Democrats attempted to maintain their hold, and possibly increase their majority, in the House. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib...

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House passes updated Heroes Act, Dingell-led priorities included in bill

October 2nd, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in support of updated legislation to address the continued COVID-19 public health crisis and provide desperately needed support for struggling families and essential workers. The package includes funds for testing and tracing measures, support for frontline...

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Tlaib, Dingell respond to Amazon calling the police on their visit to Romulus facility

September 15th, 20200 ROMULUS — U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) responded this week to an incident at the Amazon fulfillment center in Romulus, where the company called the police on them while they waited to inspect the facility for COVID-19 safety. The pair had been invited to look at conditions at the center by...

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Ford announces 1,400 salaried job cuts through buyouts by end of year

September 2nd, 20200 DEARBORN — The Dearborn-based automotive giant Ford Motor Co. has announced it is seeking to cut 1,400 salaried positions through a buy out program by the end of this year. The job eliminations are part of an $11 billion restructuring. Ford told its employees of the voluntary buyouts through a company email. The buyouts will be...

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Tlaib, Omar, Carson call for investigation into ICE feeding pork to Muslim detainees

August 31st, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Andre Carson (D-IN) are leading a letter to the Department of Homeland Security that calls for a full investigation into allegations that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) fed detainees pork, in violation of their religious tenets. The...

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Tlaib, Dingell lead effort to urge temporary deportation protections for Lebanese nationals after Beirut blast

August 20th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) are co-leading an effort to put pressure on the Trump administration to use its powers to defer deportation of Lebanese nationals in light of the Aug. 4 Beirut explosion. The relief effort for the people of Lebanon comes after the Beirut...

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Dingell and other officials announce autonomous vehicle corridor in Southeast Michigan

August 13th, 20200 DETROIT — On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), joined Governor Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Bill Ford, Mayor Mike Dugan and other members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation to announce plans to develop an autonomous vehicle corridor from Ann Arbor to Detroit. The corridor will have a...

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Dingell, Hammoud announce AK Steel will withdraw permit request to increase emissions in South Dearborn

August 7th, 20200 DEARBORN — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) announced on Thursday that Cleveland Cliffs, the owner of AK Steel, is withdrawing its permit requests to increase allowable thresholds for manganese and lead emissions. This comes after months of conversations, led by Dingell, Hammoud...

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Primary Election 2020: Big victories in Wayne County for Tlaib, Worthy, Aiyash

August 5th, 20200 DEARBORN — Unofficial election results out of Wayne County for the Aug. 4 primaries show victories for Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy; U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn); Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree; Wayne Commissioners Sam Baydoun, Al Haidous and David Knezek; State Rep. candidate...

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The Arab American News endorsements for the August 4 primary election

July 31st, 20200 It is time once again for our election endorsements. There are many important seats and issues at stake on August 4. We present below what we feel are the most qualified candidates and one important non-partisan ballot proposal in a city near and dear to us. Readers might notice that our endorsement list matches, with some...

International

Tlaib, Dingell spearhead historic legislation to repeal Muslim travel ban

July 22nd, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the NO BAN Act, a bill that will effectively repeal the Trump Administration's discriminatory ban against Muslims, Africans, refugees and asylees. The final vote tally was 233-183. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) presided over the debate of...

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Biden vies for crucial Muslim vote, promises an end to Muslim ban

July 20th, 20200 WASHINGTON D.C. — Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden spoke at an online event hosted by Emgage Action, a national organization that promotes Muslim civic engagement, on Monday, where he promised to engage with the concerns of Muslim voters seriously. "I’ll be a president who seeks out and listens to and incorporates the...

U.S.A

Trump calls for new Supreme Court justices after major rulings against administration

June 18th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the aftermath of two major U.S. Supreme Court rulings against the Trump administration this week, the president lashed out on Twitter and called for “new justices” in the highest court in the country. “The recent Supreme Court decisions, not only on DACA, Sanctuary Cities, Census and others, tell you...

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Kamala Harris introduces police reform bill, but her contradictory criminal justice record still stands

June 8th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new police reform and accountability bill introduced on Monday aims to increase the investigative powers of the regional and federal government in cases of police misconduct. The Justice in Policing Act of 2020 has been introduced by the Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-CA) and House Judiciary...

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At testimony, Whitmer asks Congress for aid with budget crisis, testing and protection

June 2nd, 20200 WASHINGTON D.C. — At a U.S. House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Michigan Governor Whitmer joined Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to discuss their states' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Entitled, On the Front Lines: How Governors are Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic, the hearing was...

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Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson passes away

May 17th, 20201 WYANDOTTE — Wyandotte's city government announced the passing of Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson today. "The city of Wyandotte is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mayor, Joe Peterson," the city government posted on its Facebook page. "Mayor Peterson served the city in numerous capacities for many years and his love for...

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Dingell announces more than $1 million is going to the University of Michigan for coronavirus rapid response research

May 13th, 20200 ANN ARBOR — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced today more than $1 million in funding to support rapid response research on the coronavirus. The funding is part of the CARES Act passed by Congress in March.  As of May 10, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued 10 CARES Act-funded awards...

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Dingell announces $159 million in coronavirus funding for local hospitals

May 12th, 20200 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) announced that six hospitals in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District received $159 million in grants from the CARES Act passed by Congress in March. The money will be used to support hospitals and health systems on the frontlines that provided inpatient care for 100 or...

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Former Democratic State Senator Morris Hood III dies of COVID-19

May 12th, 20200 DETROIT — Detroit Democrat and former State Senator Morris Hood III passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with COVID-19, just short of his 55th birthday. Colleagues and friends grieved the death of the long-time Democratic political figure. Hood represented the Third District encompassing northwest Detroit, Dearborn and...

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“Amo Bernie” speaks to energized Arab American supporters in Dearborn

March 8th, 20200 DEARBORN - As electoral efforts ramp up in Michigan ahead of the March 10 primaries, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ campaign organized key stops in the state over the weekend. In Dearborn’s south-end on Saturday, “Amo Bernie”, as he is affectionately known amongst his Arab American supporters, spoke to...

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Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun’s reelection campaign kicks off in Dearborn

February 18th, 20200 DEARBORN - Supporters of Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun gathered at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Monday at a kick-off event for Baydoun’s 2020 reelection campaign. Baydoun celebrated the kickoff with his family, friends from the greater community, notable elected officials and several supporters and...

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Dingell calls for DHS to redesignate Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

January 16th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will extend but not redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) called on DHS to provide clarity and certainty to Yemenis living in the U.S. and people attempting to flee violence and the worst humanitarian...

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House passes resolution supporting a two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict

December 13th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C — Congress approved a resolution supporting a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict last Friday, December 6. The vote was 226-188. The resolution, “H.Res.326 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through...

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As fires raged in Lebanon, one Beirut woman joined heroic rescue mission

October 17th, 20190 BEIRUT – Villages in the west of Lebanon, just south of Beirut, experienced intense wildfires on early Tuesday morning, forcing villagers to flee their homes, with the Lebanese government sending rescue missions to affected areas. Described by officials as the worst wild fires to have hit the country in decades, the fires were...

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