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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) joined over 150 of her Democratic colleagues in a letter (see attachment) to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding answers about the alarming access to payment systems reportedly given to Elon Musk. Later Thursday, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement on Thursday:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the weekend, The New York Times reported that allies of Elon Musk have obtained access to the Treasury Department’s federal payment system, allowing Mr. Musk and his team to access highly sensitive information about Social Security payments, Medicare benefits, grant disbursements, and payments to government contractors. The billionaire also attempted to shut down USAID, the U.S.

“In response to the Supreme Court’s devastating decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, the Department of Defense revised their joint travel regulations to provide servicewomen and military families with access to administrative absence and travel allowances to receive basic reproductive health care services. Today, we learned that the Trump administration has rescinded the Department’s policy. With this shameful decision they have turned their back on our servicemembers and their families. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum released the following statement on Thursday after officials involved in the recovery operation for the tragic aircraft collision near Reagan National Airport indicated that there were no suspected survivors, making it the deadliest America aviation disaster in more than two decades.

“As we search for answers, I offer my prayers to the 60 passengers, 4 crew, and 3 servicemembers, and I offer my sincere condolences to their families. 

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement on Wednesday evening following news that a passenger jet and military helicopter collided over Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.:

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — In response to the announcement by the White House Office of Management and Budget that President Trump’s federal funding freeze was rescinded, Congresswoman Betty McCollum released the following statement:

“The announcement that President Trump has temporarily paused his illegal and unconstitutional shutdown of the federal government leaves Americans with more confusion, more chaos, and more questions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a day of chaos unleashed by President Trump’s decision to shut down the federal government, Congresswoman Betty McCollum released the following statement on Tuesday:

“I commend Federal District Court Judge AliKhan for quickly pausing the irrational, incompetent, and illegal actions by President Trump today. Because of this judge’s intervention, our government will be able to continue delivering the services that Americans expect and deserve.