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October 2, 2013

For Immediate Release: October 2, 2013
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov


Last night, this Congress rejected this Republican piecemeal approach. But here we go again. It is clear that the GOP don’t have a coherent solution to the shutdown crisis they’ve created.

Issues:Appropriations & BudgetEnvironment & Energy

October 2, 2013

Co-Sponsors Bill to Retroactively Pay Federal Employees Impacted by GOP Shutdown of the Government


Mr. Speaker, I oppose this new Republican scheme. Selecting random government agencies, programs, and museums to fund while the rest of the federal government languishes in a shutdown is simply irresponsible. The Majority is making a desperate attempt to create a distraction so they are not held accountable for their actions.

Issues:Appropriations & BudgetEconomy & Jobs

October 1, 2013

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2013
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov

“GOP extremists have succeeded at holding government and the American people hostage”


Mr. Speaker, the House Republican majority has decided that appeasing radical Tea Party extremists is more important to them than providing necessary funding for the continued operation of the federal government, even on a temporary basis. Passing a common sense continuing resolution would ensure vital government services for millions of American families and business.

Issues:Appropriations & BudgetEconomy & JobsHealth Care

September 26, 2013
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 100th anniversary of the Saint Paul Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and acknowledge their tremendous efforts to defend the ideals of justice and equality for all people.

Issues:Civil Rights & Justice

September 20, 2013

In letter to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the members highlighted the negative impact removing the “necessary provider” designation could have on rural health care and economies


September 19, 2013
Statements For the Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to submit two articles into the congressional record. The first is an op-ed that I wrote about the importance of federal nutrition assistance that was published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The second is a powerful story published in the Star Tribune and written by Sue Bulger, a Minnesotan, whose family uses SNAP benefits.

Issues:Agriculture & NutritionHuman Services