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A Lifetime Dedicated to Jobs, Social Justice and Peace
After winning his initial Democratic congressional primary by just 44 votes in what was then Detroit's 1st District, the people have continued to re-elect John Conyers, Jr. to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a strong advocate for the disenfranchised and a powerful proponent of justice for all, John Conyers, Jr. began his service to the people of Detroit by working to pass the monumental Voting Rights Act of 1965. Ever since, he is unsurpassed at introducing and passing legislation that profoundly influence and improve the quality of life of his constituents, the state of Michigan and the nation as a whole.
And after over four decades of commitment, Congressman Conyers promises to continue his passionate and unwavering pursuit of jobs, justice and peace for all Americans.
Federal Appropriations Attributed to Rep. Conyers and Others, FY2008-FY2010
Congressman Conyers has aggressively pursued federal funding for projects that would benefit the Detroit community, the greater Michigan region and the nation. Below is a list of federal appropriations procured in conjunction with other members of Congress from fiscal years 2008 thru 2010. In March, 2010, the House voted to impose a moratorium on earmarks.
Recent News
Defining ‘Obamacare’
Feb. 11 Representative John Conyers, Jr. of Michigan says that while opponents use "Obamacare" in a derogatory sense, he also uses it because "it's going to go down in history as a major accomplishment of the President's."