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Help defend our dividend.

In 2003, Congress passed a law that temporarily reduced the maximum tax rate on dividend income from nearly 40 percent to 15 percent. Unless Congress acts by Dec. 31, the tax rate on dividends will return to its previous level. Lower dividend taxes make the stock of dividend-paying companies like DTE Energy a more attractive investment. Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal wrote: "There's simmering concern that Obama administration may return dividends to (the) previous tax status. That possibility means investors would be wise to shy away from utilities, traditionally slow-growth, high-dividend plays."

How can you help? Visit the Defend My Dividend website for more information and to contact your representatives in Congress to encourage them to extend the reduced rate on dividends.

Thank you DTE Energy employees and retirees for LIVING UNITED. Together, we donated over $1.6 million during this year's United Way (UW) campaign.

Our DTE Energy Foundation contributed an additional $750,000, making the total contribution over $2.3 Million dollars, surpassing last year's campaign by $6,500. Our gift supports the UW's Agenda for Change, which identifies three specific areas as the most critical issues facing many of our communities: education, economic stability and basic needs.

Our company has a history of giving back to our communities, friends and families in times of need. This year, you dug a little deeper to overshadow the tough times with not only financial generosity, but with much needed volunteerism.

Thanks for LIVING UNITED! You help make a difference in our communities.