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Biz hopes long-serving Dems can help state.(John D. Dingell, John Conyers)

Crain's Detroit Business, November, 2006 by Snavely, Brent

Byline: Brent Snavely While some local business leaders are concerned about the Democrats' broader business agenda, they are optimistic that business issues affecting Michigan will get more attention in Washington as the state's congressional delegation assumes more powerful roles. U.S.

Rep. John Dingell, D-Dearborn, is in line to become the next chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and John Conyers, D-Detroit, is poised to become chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. "Having Mr. Conyers and Mr. Dingell having such important positions in Congress, businesses in Detroit will have an opportunity to be heard at the highest levels,'' said Sarah Hubbard, vice president of public affairs at the Detroit Regional Chamber. "Congressman Dingell...

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