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Dingell honored as longest-serving House member (AP)

 
AP - Rep. John Dingell, the iron-fisted Michigan Democrat and advocate for Detroit's automakers, was honored Tuesday by former President Bill Clinton and congressional leaders as he became the longest-serving House member in history. (link)

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