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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:
Honoring 106 years of Navy nursing, Naval Health Research Center's (NHRC) head nurse and commanding officer took part in a Navy Nurse Corps birthday celebration with a distinguished guest and staff, May 13, at NHRC headquarters San Diego.
Washington, DC – “Today is a historic day as we welcome passenger rail service back to the Union Depot for the first time in more than 40 years. As President Obama said when he visited the Depot in February, the restoration of this multi-modal transit hub ‘symbolizes what is possible’ when our community comes together.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement in advance of a vote on H.R. 4438:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement in advance of a vote Republican Speaker John Boehner’s proposal to establish a Select Committee on Benghazi:
“What happened in Benghazi on September 11, 2012 was a tragedy. Four Americans were murdered as they were serving their country.
Congresswoman McCollum's Keynote Speech
Minnesota Poverty: A Call to Action
May 1, 2014
[Remarks as prepared]
Good afternoon.Thank you, Clarence,for that kind introduction andfor your leadership in our community.
Washington, DC – Today, the White House released the U.S. National Climate Assessment, a report detailing the impacts of climate change on our nation’s weather patterns, air quality, health outcomes and agriculture production. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement:
Washington, DC – This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement: