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Every year in the world's poorest countries millions of girls are forced into marriage. These girls - as young as age 8, but often 13, 14, 15 years old - are sold by impoverished parents to settle debts or they are given away to become wives to men years or even decades older.
For a young girl - a child - being forced to marry an adult man can only be described as a life of slavery, child molestation, and servitude. This is not marriage. It is a violation of the most basic human rights of a child.
I'd like to thank Chairman Waxman and Representative Frank Pallone and as well as my colleagues on the other side of the aisle Congressman Lee Terry.
House Resolution 1600 acknowledges the critical role of physician assistants (PA) by designating a week in 2010 as National Physician Assistant Week.
Forty years ago, the position of PA was created in response to a national health care workforce shortage.
Over 20 years ago, I had the honor and privilege in Minnesota to write the rules for PAs to function in providing health care in Minnesota.
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
H.R. 2103 Provides Strategy for U.S. Government to Reduce World's Number of Child Brides
Madam Speaker, tonight I rise with the sad honor of recognizing the retirement of my friend, colleague, Congressman Jim Oberstar. He has served the residents of Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District with distinction for more than 36 years. Jim is the dean of the Minnesota congressional delegation, and all of us, House and Senate, are deeply grateful for his commitment to our State.
Congresswoman McCollum Rejects Billions in Tax Cuts for Wealthy
This week, President Obama and Congressional Republicans negotiated a deal on extending the expiring Bush-era tax cuts and unemployment benefits. Unfortunately this agreement means that America's wealthiest individuals not only get an additional tax cut, but they also get a break on the estate tax adding $125 billion to the deficit. The total cost of the Obama compromise plan will add $900 billion to the federal deficit over the next two years.
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Congresswoman Pledges to Work with New Governor
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement, regarding Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton's win. After several weeks of recounts, GOP gubernatorial candidate State Rep. Tom Emmer conceded the race today. Governor-elect Mark Dayton will be sworn in January 3, 2011.
Today, 25,000 girls - some as young as ten years old - will be robbed of their future when they are forced to marry much older men. It isn't marriage when a ten year old girl is given to a forty year old man. That is sexual abuse.
The practice of child marriage is wrong and it must end. The United States must take a stand against child marriage.
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
Congresswoman Cites Fiscal Irresponsibility, Excessive Tax Breaks for America's Wealthiest
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement in response to the tax cut deal made yesterday by President Obama and Congressional Republicans. The tax cut compromise granted concessions to America's wealthiest individuals. The final agreement will add $900 billion to the federal deficit over the next two years.
Contact: Maria Reppas, (202) 225-6631 / (202) 527-0149 maria.reppas@mail.house.gov
"It's time to put politics aside and allow Minnesotans to move forward"
Washington, DC - As the state budget forecast revealed a record $6.2 billion deficit, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) today called on Republican candidate for Governor Tom Emmer to put the interests of Minnesota taxpayers ahead of his partisan interests and end his challenge to the results of the 2010 election.
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 4853). This important legislation will extend middle class tax cuts, help spur economic growth in America, and assist the vast majority of Americans, many of whom are struggling through a recovering economy.