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| https://debbiedingell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-dingell-unveils-2016-holiday-jingle | Congresswoman Dingell Unveils 2016 Holiday Jingle | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | MI | Debbie Dingell | D000624 | debbiedingell.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today continued a Dingell holiday tradition, releasing the 2016 edition of the annual Dingell Jingle. Full text of the jingle can be read below. ‘Twas the day before the government would shut down for business When the House came together – we passed a budget before Christmas! While Congress moved slowly, in its usual fashion One issue in particular wasn’t getting much traction “Sell ice to an Eskimo,” some said with a glint Do that and then finally we’ll give you money for Flint We fought tooth and nail and reason finally prevailed We passed funding for Flint families, the waiting curtailed Now that the partisan tug of war is complete We reflect on a year of both challenges and treats From Cures to Great Lakes, we did make some progress A Medal of Honor for a hero was done in the process In Rio, we showcased the best of the best For Team USA, Simone vaulted above all the rest Michael Phelps took home his 23rd gold medal From basketball to rowing our team was incredible We were all celebrating, but then turned to despair When Lochte showed up with bad behavior, and worse hair At home, Michigan’s sports teams continue to shine Jumpman debuted while Harbaugh racked up some fines While EMU and the Lions have newfound success We know that first down in Columbus was truly a mess But not to worry, this holiday we have two bowl games to see EMU in the Bahamas and in Miami, the Wolverines As the New Year approaches, we’ve seen stark divisions Our country has spoken, we’ve made big decisions We all have moved forward in our own way In our office, we chose a Christmas display But good news for Trump and his Twitter vice Even at 90, the Dean’s still tweeting advice So we say goodbye to a President who lifted us up To be sure in these eight years, he’s earned his new look No one will be sadder to see him go Than his friend and our favorite Vice President Joe But maybe just maybe a new announcement we’ll see Happy holidays to all, and Biden 2020 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |