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Dingell Supports Higher Minimum Wage And Expanding LGBT Civil Rights Protections

Debbie Dingell
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The latest COVID package is expected to pass the U.S. House, but with one omission.  The proposed increase to the federal minimum wage was removed from the package and will possibly be put forth as a separate bill.  12th District Representative Debbie Dingell discusses her support for an increase to $15 per hour.  Dingell also discusses U.S. House passage of the  "Equality Act" in her conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

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Rep. Debbie Dingell

Debbie's Blog

Rep. Debbie Dingell on Facebook

Michigan COVID-19 Information

COVID Relief Package

Equality Act

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