DNC: Honoring a Half Century of Service (Dingell)

Immediate Release
December 13, 2005
Contact: Damien LaVera, 202-863-8148

Honoring a Half Century of Service

Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean
today issued the following statement on Rep. John Dingell's 50th
Anniversary as a member of Congress:

"Today, I join Democrats across the country in congratulating
Congressman Dingell for his 50 years of service in the House of
Representatives. For half a century, Congressman Dingell has been a
dedicated public servant, devoted to improving the lives of his
constituents. A fierce defender of Congress' vital oversight role and an
indefatigable champion of America's working families, Congressman
Dingell has left an indelible mark on our society. His is a legacy that
has made the people of Michigan and all Americans proud."

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A great American and a great Democrat.

Didn't know he'd been around that long. Is there a list somewhere listing Congresscritters by seniority? I'd be curious to see that.

and I mean on issues most would shy away from and he is the longest serving member of the U.S. Congress

this is just on foreign policy -- his domestic policy is equally progressive

from vote smart--link:

http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=H1990103&type=category&category=Foreign%2BAid%2Band%2BPolicy%2BIssues&go.x=12&go.y=9

2003-2004 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel's position, Representative Dingell received a rating of +10.

2005 In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Representative Dingell a rating of A+.

2004 Representative Dingell supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 100 percent in 2004.

2004 On the votes that the Center for International Policy considered to be the most important in 2004, Representative Dingell voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.

2004 Representative Dingell supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) 100 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Dingell supported the interests of the Peace Action 80 percent in 2004.