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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Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's announcement that the economy gained 290,000 jobs in April - 231,000 of them in the private sector. This data represents the largest number of new jobs in four years and the fourth consecutive month of job growth.
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's announcement that the economy gained 162,000 jobs in March 2010.
Mr. Secretary, your testimony states that every $1 invested in the World Bank results in $26 worth of development assistance delivered. For that very reason I support the U.S. role in advancing the important development work of the World Bank.
Unfortunately, this subcommittee has recently heard misinformation and flat out distortions that undermine the important role the U.S. plays with the World Bank.
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
McCollum Supports Summer Jobs Legislation
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), announcing her support of the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act (H.R. 4899).
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON, DC– The following is a statement from Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), regarding the Senate Republican obstruction of the federal benefits extension legislation for the unemployed.
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Minnesota Customers of Wells Fargo Facing Mortgage Problems Are Urged
to Pre-Register to Confidentially Discuss Options to Avoid Foreclosure
Save the Date: McCollum Announces Dedication Ceremony for Mayor Sandberg Post Office on June 22
Congresswoman McCollum will host a rededication ceremony on Monday June 22, at 10:30am to posthumously rename the North St. Paul Post Office after Mayor William “Bill” Sandberg, who passed away on April 20, 2008. Last June, Congresswoman McCollum introduced H.R. 6229 to rename the North St. Paul Post Office. The legislation was passed in the House and Senate and signed into law.