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| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-dingell-s-holiday-jingle | Congresswoman Dingells Holiday Jingle | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today continued a Dingell holiday tradition, releasing the 2015 edition of the annual Dingell Jingle. Full text of the jingle can be read below. Twas the day the House finally finished its business We passed a budget! In time for Christmas! Unfortunately Congress waited until the last minute But thankfully Rubio didnt get his way in the Senate Now as we head home for holiday cheer and reflection Its time to continue an important Dingell tradition Year after year, amid clanking and clatter John Dingell wrote a jingle about the issues that matter He wrote about the years highlights and whats in fashion Sometimes he even wrote about the Kardashians Now with the holiday season near Here is a poem thats a reflection of a first year Its true that being a freshmans not always a dream Especially when you follow someone like the Dean But we share an approach not seen in a while We believe in working across the Congressional aisle The years been filled with challenges and treats We welcomed the Pope, who many wanted to meet We fought for American workers, to make families lives better Along the way, we may have ruffled the Presidents feathers What Madonna said about Michigan wasnt so nice Heres hoping that next time she might think twice Our Speaker retired, and we thanked him for trying He worked hard and did well in between all the crying So began the search to fill the job no one wanted Enter Paul Ryan with a new beard he flaunted From highways to schools, the last months been busy Passing bills and making progress has left some quite dizzy As 2016 approaches, we have an important decision Theres fear that many will stand behind Trumps vision In Michigan theres another pressing concern Will the Wolverines have the victory theyve earned To be sure, winning the Citrus Bowl is a must Happy holidays to you and your family, and in Harbaugh we trust | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |