Press Releases
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), State Representative Leon Lillie (DFL-District 55A), State Representative Nora Slawik (DFL-District 55B), and State Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-District 55) will host a public town hall meeting. These government officials will give an update on current issues affecting Minnesotans on state and federal levels. They will also take questions from event attendees.
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Saint Paul, MN - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) made the following statement in response to the release of the 2010 Census population data to be used reapportion Congressional districts leading up to the 2012 election cycle. The Census Bureau confirmed that Minnesota will maintain eight Congressional districts for the next decade.
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Minutes Before Vote, Republican Leadership Circulated Misinformation Bill Contained Abortion
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement, regarding the House of Representatives' failure to pass the International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act (S. 987).
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Deal Gives Wealthiest Americans Lucrative Tax Breaks, Adds $858 Billion to Deficit
Washington, DC - Last night, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) voted against the Senate amendment to H.R. 4853. This legislation will add $858 billion to the national debt for the next two years. The measure passed by a vote of 277 to 148.
Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement.
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Congresswoman McCollum Announces Federal Commitment to a Dakota County Transportation Priority
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H.R. 2103 Provides Strategy for U.S. Government to Reduce World's Number of Child Brides
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Congresswoman Pledges to Work with New Governor
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement, regarding Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton's win. After several weeks of recounts, GOP gubernatorial candidate State Rep. Tom Emmer conceded the race today. Governor-elect Mark Dayton will be sworn in January 3, 2011.
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Congresswoman Cites Fiscal Irresponsibility, Excessive Tax Breaks for America's Wealthiest
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement in response to the tax cut deal made yesterday by President Obama and Congressional Republicans. The tax cut compromise granted concessions to America's wealthiest individuals. The final agreement will add $900 billion to the federal deficit over the next two years.
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"It's time to put politics aside and allow Minnesotans to move forward"
Washington, DC - As the state budget forecast revealed a record $6.2 billion deficit, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) today called on Republican candidate for Governor Tom Emmer to put the interests of Minnesota taxpayers ahead of his partisan interests and end his challenge to the results of the 2010 election.
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Legislators push Defense Secretary Gates to keep Fairview Health Services serving Minnesota veterans