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Washington, DC – This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement:
“Our nation’s teachers give so much to their students and communities. They are educators who open minds, mentors who shape futures, and unsung heroes in many young lives. During National Teacher Appreciation Week, we take the time to show our gratitude for all that they do.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement mourning the death of former Minnesota Congressman James L. Oberstar, 79, who represented Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 2011.
Washington, DC – In response to a new report released this week by the Pentagon on sexual assault in the military that indicates a 50% increase in reported assaults over the 2013, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement:
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement concerning the National Basketball Association's actions against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling:
Thank you, Javier! Happy Earth Day everyone! I’m excited to be here for this year’s Clean Energy and Jobs Rally at our state’s capitol.
Our state is a leader in promoting renewable energy, investing in innovative green technology, and protecting our natural resources.
Minnesotans should be proud of the work being done by our governor and state legislators in promoting solar and wind energy.
Washington, DC – In advance of the House of Representatives vote on the Ryan budget, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement:
“Since Congress has already passed a law setting budget levels for 2015, the Ryan budget proposal is a total distraction.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) issued the following statement on the passing of former Minnesota State Rep. Steve Smith (R):
Washington, DC – In response to today’s decision by the Supreme Court in McCutcheon vs. FEC, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement:
Washington, DC – Today, Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) released his budget framework for Fiscal Year 2015. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement in response:
“Let’s be clear, Congress already passed a law four months ago establishing a budget target for 2015. The plan released by Chairman Paul Ryan is not a real budget, but a political manifesto to appeal to an audience of Tea Party extremists and Obama-haters – the House Republican majority.
Washington, DC – Dan Snyder, the owner of the NFL’s Washington football team, released a letter last night which continued to ignore calls to change his team’s racist name while announcing a public relations gambit targeting Native Americans. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) released the following statement in response: