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Washington, DC – In a landmark ruling today, the federal Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) ruled that the name of the National Football League’s Washington franchise, owned by Mr. Dan Snyder, is so offensive that it should not be granted protections as a federal trademark.
Washington, DC – Today, President Obama will visit the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in Cannon Ball, North Dakota. It is his first visit to a tribal nation since he became President in 2008. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) is the co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus and released the following statement in advance of the President’s visit:
Washington, DC – On Saturday, Green Line light rail transit service will begin connecting downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) has been an instrumental part of bringing that project to fruition.
Washington, DC – This week, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced the Native Contract and Rate Expenditure (CARE) Act (H.R. 4843), a bill that will provide an additional 250,000 physician services annually for Native Americans through payment reforms within the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Washington, DC – In response to the proposed Environmental Protection Agency action to reduce carbon emissions, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement:
Washington, DC – In response to the news that President Obama had accepted the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement:
Washington, DC – In response to the Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general’s report on the misconduct at the Phoenix VA health care system, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement:
Mr. Speaker, on May 3, 2014, our former House colleague and dear friend, Chairman Jim Oberstar, passed away. Congressman Oberstar served Minnesota and the families of the 8th Congressional District from 1975 to 2011, including four years as chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Prior to being elected, Jim served in the U.S.
Each year on Memorial Day, we pause from our busy lives and take time to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in the service of our country. Throughout our nation’s history, the men and women of our Armed Forces have defended our nation and helped to ensure peace and stability around the globe.
In response to the release of the conference committee report of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement: