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John Dingell

Michigan grad student wants to unseat longest-serving member of U.S. House

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Daniel Marcin wants to be in Congress. The University of Michigan graduate student, though, has set his eyes on a tough target: John Dingell. Dingell is the longest-serving member of the U.S. House and was elected to office when Dwight Eisenhower was president.

Obama’s climate change pledge

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July 28 Week in Congress

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Rep. John Dingell Responds to Grad Student Challenger

Rep. Dingell, Longest-Serving House Member, Faces Challenge from Ph.D. Student

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Clean Air Champ Challenges Motor City Maven

A showdown for one of the most powerful committee chairs in Washington pits Michigan Representative John Dingell, against California Representative Henry Waxman.

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Rep. John Dingell on health care reform

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Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) has served in the House of Representatives for over 50 years. A long-time advocate for health care reform, he joins us to share his experience, legislative advice and vibrant enthusiasm for the current bill.

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Obama’s Pledge

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President-elect Barack Obama says when he takes office the United States will take strong action to combat climate change. Living on Earth’s Ashley Ahearn reports that leaders and legislators have praised Obama for this promise.

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Clean Air Champ Challenges Motor City Maven

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Michigan Congressman John Dingell has long looked out for Detroit’s carmakers on Capitol Hill fighting fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions standards. But now Dingell faces a challenge from one of the greenest Democrats ? California’s Henry Waxman.

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