John D. Dingell Jr., a Democratic lawmaker from Michigan and the longest-serving member of Congress, died Thursday, his wife said. Dingell was succeeded in Congress by his wife, Debbie Dingell, after he announced in February 2014 that he would not seek a 30th full term. — Sen. Debbie Stabenow (@SenStabenow) February 8, 2019President Obama reflected on Dingell’s role in landmark legislation such as Medicare, the Civil Rights Act and the Affordable Care Act. As the longest-serving member of Congress, John Dingell helped increase access to health care, defended the auto industry, and was always good for just the right tweet. John Dingell leaves a towering legacy of unshakable strength, boundless energy and transformative leadership,” she said in a statement.

Source: Washington Post February 08, 2019 04:04 UTC