Press Releases
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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
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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
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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) today praised the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) in the House of Representatives. The bill contains the most significant improvements to the child nutrition programs in over 30 years, and it includes critical provisions from Congresswoman McCollum's National Farm to School Act (H.R. 5456).