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Dan Kildee is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Kildee has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at revitalizing communities and supporting working families in Michigan.
Let me make it more clear: If we don't figure out a way to clear away the remnants of the past in these older communities, we can talk about all the subsidies we want to talk about, but we are not going to be able to get housing values to…
Today is Equal Pay Day, which is the day that symbolizes, more than 3 months into the year, that women's wages have finally caught up to what men were paid last year. Women deserve equal pay for equal work. It is outrageous that in 2015 a…
I come to the floor today to bring up the case of my constituent, a young man by the name of Amir Hekmati. He is an American citizen, born and raised in the United States, grew up in my home town of Flint, Michigan, and served in the…
Last week, the Republicans released their budget, which is a roadmap of their priorities and their values. Just as has been the case for the past few years, it comes as no surprise that this budget will squeeze hard-working American…
I want to thank my friend Ms. Moore for yielding and for her leadership on this very important issue. I also thank Mr. Pearce, Mr. Young, Mr. Cole on the other side, as well as Ms. Gabbard, whom I have worked with on this legislation…
Well, today the Republicans are unveiling yet another Republican budget that would ensure hardworking Americans have to continue to work harder and get less. Our country deserves a budget that puts these hardworking families first, not…
Well, Mr. Speaker, I just got back from spending a week at home in Michigan talking with the people that I work for and meeting with small business owners. I heard a lot of frustration--frustration about the priorities of the Republican…
Yesterday, Democrats in the House stood united to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security was funded for the remainder of the year. After bringing our Nation's security and public safety to the brink of shutdown twice in the last 2…
Well this week in Congress it is deja vu all over again. Last week, instead of bringing up a clean, long-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, the House again kicked the can down the road. We know that we need to keep…
I thank the ranking member for yielding. Madam Speaker, it is really important that the American people understand what is happening here. It is pretty clear here. The Republican majority in the House and perhaps in the Senate disagree…
I have to note we just heard my friend, Mr. Issa, I think reveal what is really going on here. =========================== NOTE =========================== February 27, 2015, on page H1381, the following appeared: Mrs. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker…
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