Economy & Jobs

I hear from Minnesotans every day about their concerns over the state of our economy and rising economic inequality. While we have made a strong recovery from the Great Recession, we have more to do to create good-paying jobs for all working families.
I strongly support investments in education and infrastructure that will make us more competitive. To stimulate economic growth and job creation, the government needs to ensure a fair playing field that protects both workers and businesses. I support legislation that promotes a thriving middle class and ensures that working people in America still have the opportunity to achieve success in our country.
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For Immediate Release: February 12, 2013
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
For Immediate Release: February 6, 2013
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
For Immediate Release: January 30, 2013
Contact: Matthew Hilgart, (202) 579-4905 matthew.hilgart@mail.house.gov
Saint Paul, MN –On Saturday, January 26th, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) will host a town hall with Oakdale Mayor Carmen Sarrack, State Senators Chuck Wiger (SD43), Susan Kent (SD53), and State Representatives Leon Lillie (43B) and JoAnn Ward (53A). The representatives will provide state and local legislative updates.
Washington, DC – Early this morning the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation by a vote of 89 to 8 protecting 98% of Americans from “fiscal cliff” tax increases while allowing tax rates to rise on millionaires and billionaires. Tonight, the U.S.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum returned to Washington, DC yesterday as the “fiscal cliff” deadline approaches on January 1, 2013. She issued the following statement urging all Members of Congress, Democrats and Republicans, to return to Washington to press President Obama, Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid, and U.S.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum returned to Washington, DC yesterday as the “fiscal cliff” deadline approaches on January 1, 2013. She issued the following statement urging all Members of Congress, Democrats and Republicans, to return to Washington to press President Obama, Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid, and U.S.
December 8, 2012
Thank you so much Jim. And good morning to everyone! This is a great day for St. Paul, for the East Metro, and for our entire region.
Mr. Speaker, The American people expect Congress to work together to create jobs and grow our economy. We heard that message loud and clear in last week’s election. We have an opportunity to save 75,000 American jobs RIGHT NOW by extending the Wind Production Tax Credit.
For Immediate Release: October 19, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov