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Dingell Concerned Over Safety Vs. Liberty Conflict As COVID-19 State Of Emergency Is Extended

89.1 WEMU | By David Fair - Retired
Published May 1, 2020 at 8:55 AM EDT
Debbie Dingell
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday extended the COVID-19 state of emergency through May 28th.  That after protesters gathered in Lansing, several of whom entered the state Capitol without face masks and with guns.  12th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell offered her perspective in a conversation with  WEMU's David Fair.  

RESOURCES:

Rep. Debbie Dingell

Debbie's Blog

CARES Act

Michigan Executive Order 2020-59 (State of Emergency Extension)

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David Fair - Retired
Nearly three-quarters of David Fair’s 20+ years in radio has been at WEMU. Since 1994, he has been on the air at 5am each weekday on 89.1 FM as the local host of NPR’s Morning Edition. Over the years, Fair has had the opportunity to interview nationally and internationally known politicians, activists and celebrities. But he feels the most important features and interviews have been with those who live and work here at home. He believes his professional passions and desires fit perfectly into WEMU’s commitment to serving a local audience.
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