CSPAN Washington This Week June 29, 2014
Former gm lobbyist being elected in november to succeed him. Dingell was ranking democrat until he was ousted in 2008. He is known for his quick questions. He earned a nickname, the truck, for his stature and style wielding the chairmans gavel. The committee has wide ranging jurisdiction. He has authored laws on clean air, endangered species, and health insurance, including shepherding through the Affordable Care act. In spite of passing environmental legislation, dingell has a reputation as an ally of the Auto Industry and its main union that has led them to fight attempts to strengthen envir...