Remembering iconic Michigan lawmaker Rep. John Dingell
Clip: 02/09/2019 | 2m 45s
Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., passed away Thursday at the age of 92. He was the longest-tenured member of Congress, serving for nearly 60 years before retiring in 2015. The son of a 12-term congressman, Dingell was known as a dealmaker particularly passionate about healthcare reform, which his father had proposed in the 1940s. Judy Woodruff looks back at his long and prolific career in the House.
Aired: 02/09/19
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Remembering iconic Michigan lawmaker Rep. John Dingell
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