Press Releases

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) Speaks Out Against Stalling in U.S. Senate on Extending Unemployment Benefits

February 26, 2010

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.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Economy & Jobs

Congresswoman Betty McCollum Emphasizes Global Food Security During Appropriations Process

February 17, 2010

Press Release

Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) made the following statement during the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs hearing on next year's International Affairs Budget. Transcript is as follows.

Madame Secretary...I want to applaud the nomination of a U.S. Ambassador to Syria. We must be engaged with that critical country.

Issues: Agriculture & Nutrition Appropriations & Budget Foreign Affairs

McCollum Announces $35 Million in Federal TIGER Grant Funding for Union Depot

February 17, 2010

Press Release

Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Transportation & Infrastructure

McCollum to Attend Wells Fargo’s Home Preservation Workshop at RiverCentre for Customers Facing Foreclosure

February 12, 2010

Press Release

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

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Economy & Jobs

McCollum to Join State Senator Sandy Pappas for Town Hall Meeting in St. Paul

February 10, 2010

Press Release

Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

MEDIA ADVISORY

St. Paul, MN - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) will participate in a town hall meeting hosted by State Senator Sandy Pappas in St. Paul on Saturday, February 13th at 3:00 p.m. Congresswoman McCollum will provide an update on priority issues before Congress. Also attending will be Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter and St. Paul Council Member Melvin Carter.

McCollum Mourns the Death of Rep. John Murtha

February 8, 2010

Press Release

"Rep. John Murtha was a passionate legislator and decorated ex-Marine — Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts — who always stood with our fighting men and women and their families as he worked to keep America strong and safe."

McCollum to Join Senator Rummel and Representative Gardner at Local Town Hall Meeting

February 5, 2010

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) will join State Senator Sandy Rummel and State Representative Paul Gardner for community town hall meeting in Shoreview this Saturday, February 6, 2010.

McCollum: President Obama Hit the Right Tone – It’s Time for America and Congress to Get to Work

January 27, 2010

Press Release

"President Obama's State of the Union address set the tone the American people and Congress needed to hear."

Issues: Economy & Jobs Labor

McCollum Invites Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson as Guest for President Obama's First State of the Union Address

January 26, 2010

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) has invited Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson to be her guest to President Obama's first State of the Union Address on Wednesday, January 27.

Issues: Labor

McCollum Introduces Indian Education Legislation

January 20, 2010

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to address the lack of Recovery Act funding reaching Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools in Minnesota and across the country. The bill, with 16 bipartisan co-sponsors, would allocate a small percentage of the "Race to the Top" funds and the Innovation Fund for Native students at BIE schools.

Issues: Education Native Americans