U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell September 4 statement on DACA.

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By Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

On Monday, September 4, 2017, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell released the following statement on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA)

"The reports that President Trump will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, or DACA, are heartbreaking for the individuals who came to this country as children and for the businesses, universities and communities that benefit from their contributions every day.    

"These young people were brought here through no fault of their own. America is their home and DACA has allowed them to become hardworking, contributing members of our society – offering their talents to the workforce and paying taxes that go toward improving our health care, infrastructure and other critical services. Regardless of whether they earn a college degree, work on a farm or in a restaurant, or are raising a family, they deserve the opportunity to apply for permanent resident status, and ultimately citizenship, and not be ripped from their families and the lives they know.

"In light of these reports, Congress must come together with businesses, universities, and lawmakers of both parties to protect these individuals. This is not only the right thing for these young people, but for our country and our economic competitiveness – now and in the future."

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell statement on Labor Day.

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By Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has released the following statement in celebration of Labor Day.

“On Labor Day, we celebrate the contributions working men and women have made to the American economy and to the strength and well-being of our country.

“In Michigan, home of the modern labor movement, we know the hard-fought victories labor won for all of us – better wages, safer working conditions, a 40-hour work week, health care and retirement benefits, safe nurse to patient ratios and classrooms that aren’t overcrowded. The battles fought and won by labor improved the well-being and standard of living not just for their members, but for all who labor. We must never take these gains for granted.

“At a time when unions are undermined and under attack, we must stand in solidarity with working men and women across this country. We need to fight for policies that keep good-paying jobs in this country, grow manufacturing and level the playing field on trade; we need policies that raise wages, address income inequality and ensure that the pensions working men and women have paid into their entire working lives are protected. We will never stop working toward these goals.

“On Labor Day, I will march side by side with my brothers and sisters in downtown Detroit, as I have for decades. I will renew my promise to fight for working men and women every single day and thank labor for what they continue to do for all of us – for all boats rise with a strong labor movement.”

American Red Cross & partners shelter over 42,000 in wake of Hurricane Harvey.

By Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

According to a September 1, 2017 press release from the American Red Cross, the organization continues to work 24 hours a day to provide shelter and aid for the thousands of people directly affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Hundreds of Red Cross and community shelters are helping those who are escaping devastation created by the horrific storm that made landfall last week in Texas.

According to Red Cross president and CEO Gail McGovern, “I was in Texas this week and met many survivors of this catastrophic storm who have lost everything but are still resilient and grateful to be safe, and for the help they are receiving thanks to generous donations from the American people. I also saw the work or our incredible volunteers and partners working around the clock to deliver comfort, care and hope. We are providing emergency relief right now, and as these days turn into weeks, we’ll work with individuals and families to help them get back on their feet.”

Eastern Michigan trounces North Carolina Charlotte in football home opener Friday night at The Factory.

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By Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

Eastern Michigan football is off to an excellent start as they trounced North Carolina Charlotte to open the 2017 football season at Rynearson Stadium "The Factory" in Ypsilanti Friday night by a score of 24-7. As far as EMU fans, the crowd was big, enthusiastic and left The Factory hungry for the next game against Rutgers.

Eastern Michigan Quarterback Brogan Roback finished the game completing 22 of 31 passes for 267 yards. EMU Senior wide receiver Sergio Baily caught 5 passes for 78 yards and teammate Antoine Porter caught 3 passes for an impressive 74 yards.

As for the EMU running game, that was equally impressive as junior running back Shaq Vann rushed for 93 yards on 23 carries and bruising back Ian Eriksen ran for two touchdowns to solidify Eastern's win.

Eastern's defense proved to be strong as defensive backs intercepted three Charlotte passes thrown by Charlotte Quarterback Hasaan Klugh. EMU's strong defense limited Klugh to only 54 passing yards on 23 attempts.

Our EMU Eagles are off to a great start as the 2017 football season began with a convincing win at home...and under brand new lights.

Next week Eastern will take on Rutgers Saturday, September 9, at High Point Solutions Stadium in New Jersey. Kick of is set for 3:30 pm.

U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell calls for comprehensive study of Enbridge Line 5.

By Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

According to an August 31 press release from the office of Debbie Dingell, the Congresswoman has once again called for a comprehensive study of the Enbridge Line 5 pipelines amid reports that protective coating is missing at least two areas. Lack of protective coating places the integrity of the pipelines at risk.

 According to Dingell, “Twenty-three million gallons of oil flow through the pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac every day,” said Dingell. “A pipeline rupture in this area would be devastating for the Great Lakes environment and economy, and that is simply a risk we cannot afford to take. Congress must immediately act on legislation Congressman Dave Trott and I introduced to require a thorough and comprehensive study of the pipelines. If Line 5 is found to be unsafe, it should be shut down. We cannot afford to wait.”