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Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5854, the FY13 Military Construction-VA Appropriations Act. This subcommittee has a strong record of bipartisan collaboration and I want to commend Subcommittee Chairman Culberson and Ranking Member Bishop for their leadership in advancing this important bill.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Veterans

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012 (H.R. 5651), which will strengthen Minnesota’s health care system and economy.

Issues: Health Care

Ms. McCollum. Mister Speaker, I rise today to speak in opposition to this bill. The Violence Against Women Act has never been a divisive piece of legislation until this Tea Party Majority came into power.

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice Women

I rise in strong support of H.R. 4045. This bill will ensure that all service members returning from overseas—including the Minnesota National Guard’s ‘Red Bulls’— receive the full benefits they were promised.

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs

Mr. Speaker, once again the U.S. House is acting on legislation, this time H.R. 4133, to restate what has been stated frequently in Congress, by President Obama, and by virtually every candidate running for federal office in the United States: that the U.S. and the State of Israel have a special bilateral and a very important strategic relationship.

Issues: Defense & National Security Foreign Affairs

April 27, 2012
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R.

Issues: Education

April 19, 2012
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, today I reise to honor the 110th anniversary of the Union Gospel Mission in the Twin Cities.


April 19, 2012
Statements For the Record

I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 9, the so-called Small Business Tax Cut Act. This bill is an incredible waste of taxpayer money that will do nothing to grow America's economy or create jobs.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

April 18, 2012
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act, Part II.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure