John Dingell

White House rebuffs criticism of its auto-aid plan

WASHINGTON -- With Congress returning Monday to deal with an auto industry in dire financial straits, the Bush White House stressed that it supports help, but not at the expense of the $700 billion Wall Street rescue program.

First thoughts: Busy week on tap

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From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Carrie Dann*** A busy week on tap: Two weeks removed from the presidential election, the political activity remains almost as busy -- we, of course, stress the word...

Democratic Lawmakers Call For Medicaid Funding To Be Included In Economic Stimulus Bill

House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee Democrats on Thursday during a hearing expressed support for additional federal Medicaid funds for states as part of an economic stimulus package, CongressDaily reports....

BaucusCare: Just a quick drive-by tonight

I read this stuff so you don’t have to, for which I will expect massive offerings of spinach pies and stuffed grape leaves at some point in the future. Anyway, since none of the progressive or liberal health policy wonks seem...

John Dingell must go

As the domestic auto industry falls into desperate straits, and the federal government decides whether to bail them out, we need to take a look at one of the root causes of this crisis. John Dingell. As the longtime chairman of...

Big stimulus bill unlikely to pass lame-duck session

Democrats' efforts to help the jobless and the auto industry could be foiled by the GOP's bid to cut spending. Tuesday: House Financial Services Committee hearing on the financial bailout; trial set in Los Angeles for Lori Drew...

For power duo Dingells, these are the days of their discontent

JOHN M. BRODER; The New York Times Published: November 16th, 2008 12:05 AM WASHINGTON – Things are a little tense in the Dingell household. Rep. John Dingell of Michigan, the at-times-irascible Democratic chairman of the House...

Dingell's carbon plan serves economy best

Congress seems to be moving toward a law that will sharply limit carbon emissions. Given that that's the case, such legislation should be balanced to have minimal impact on economic growth and job creation.

Bruising battle is ahead to lead energy committee

By LORRAINE WOELLERT and CHRISTOPHER STERN Bloomberg News When House Democrats return to Washington next week, they will have to choose between two of the party’s most senior lawmakers. The elder statesman is Michigan Rep. John...

Dingell allies warn ouster carries risks

WASHINGTON -- Allies of U.S. Rep. John Dingell warned Friday that the possible ouster of the Dearborn Democrat as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee could delay legislation to curb greenhouse gases and expand...

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