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Washington — As House Leadership finalized the Whip team for the 114th Congress, U.S. Rep Debbie Dingell, was appointed to serve as a Senior Whip by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-05).

 “I am pleased to announce that Congresswoman Dingell will serve as a senior whip in the 114th Congress,” said  Hoyer. “Congresswoman Dingell is a proven consensus builder with a long record of bringing people from diverse backgrounds together to solve problems, and I know she will be a valuable asset to the whip team.”

 The senior whip team is composed of leaders from across the Democratic Caucus. They meet once a week, when Congress is in session, to have a forward-looking, strategic discussion on the key issues facing our nation. Senior whips will also be responsible for talking to their fellow Democratic members about upcoming legislation that will be considered in the House.

 “It is an honor to be asked by Democratic whip Hoyer to join the whip team and to work with my colleagues on strategies that move our country forward,” said Dingell. “Now more than ever, we must be united in our efforts to open the window of opportunity for all Americans and ensure that hardworking families, the backbone of our country, can buy a home, send their kids to college and enjoy a secure and dignified retirement.” γ