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McCollum Invites Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson as Guest for President Obama's First State of the Union Address

"President Obama's State of the Union address set the tone the American people and Congress needed to hear."

Issues: Economy & Jobs Labor

January 26, 2010

McCollum Introduces Indian Education Legislation

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) has invited Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson to be her guest to President Obama's first State of the Union Address on Wednesday, January 27.

Issues: Labor

January 20, 2010

McCollum Statement Honoring Minnesota Community Action Partnership Organizations for Success at Weatherizing Homes

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to address the lack of Recovery Act funding reaching Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools in Minnesota and across the country. The bill, with 16 bipartisan co-sponsors, would allocate a small percentage of the "Race to the Top" funds and the Innovation Fund for Native students at BIE schools.

Issues: Education Native Americans

January 12, 2010

Statements For the Record

Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the many workers and contractors who are part of Minnesota Community Action Partnership weatherization programs. Minnesota is being honored this week by the U.S. Department of Energy as one of the top five states in the country for its work utilizing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to weatherize homes.

Issues: Human Services

McCollum Statement on the Forced Repatriation to Laos of Hmong Refugees by the Government of Thailand

December 29, 2009

"The forced repatriation to Laos by Thai authorities of more than 4,500 Hmong refugees from Huay Nam Khao in Phetchabun, Thailand, violates the basic principle of human dignity and decency upheld by international law."

Issues: Foreign Affairs

September 18, 2009

Dear Friends,

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Economy & Jobs Education

September 11, 2009

Dear Friends,

Today on the eighth anniversary of September 11, 2001, we honor the memory of the victims, extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims’ families, and recognize the heroism and courage displayed during rescue and recovery missions. It is a day none of us will ever forget.

Issues: Defense & National Security

June 9, 2009

Save the Date: McCollum Announces Dedication Ceremony for Mayor Sandberg Post Office on June 22

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Economy & Jobs Labor

May 21, 2009