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House GOP Budget Proposals Would Kill Federal Support for ALL Future Twin Cities Transit Projects
I rise in opposition to H.R. 3606. While this legislation includes some useful provisions, it also eliminates crucial investor protections, which would expose the investments of American families and seniors to financial fraud.
For Immediate Release: March 23, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
President Obama hits a home run with this nomination
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), co-chair of the Caucus for Congressional – World Bank Dialogue and the founder of the Congressional Global Health Caucus, issued the following statement regarding President Obama's nomination of Dr. Jim Yong Kim to be the next President of the World Bank.
Today, in the House Budget Committee we are debating the GOP/Ryan Budget for 2013 which the Washington Post called, "dangerously wrong for the country." The GOP budget repeals the health care reform law – undermining women's access to quality, affordable, comprehensive health care, and once again empowering insurance companies.
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Thank you Mr. Chairman.
Women deserve access to affordable, quality health care. Unfortunately before the Affordable Care Act, women didn't have this access.
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) Recognized as "Champion of the Forests"
World Forestry Day Commemorates the Importance and Benefits of Forests
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St. Paul Gets #1 in Nation for Outstanding Health Care Services
For Immediate Release: March 15, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2012
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Washington, DC – During remarks delivered at the National Congress of American Indian's (NCAI) Tribal Nations Legislative Summit yesterday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-St. Paul) thanks tribal leaders from across the U.S. for their efforts to lobby on behalf of tribal communities and families.