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McCollum Floor Remarks Opposing House Republicans’ Tax Scam

November 8, 2017

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) delivered remarks on the House Floor today in strong opposition to House Republicans’ tax bill, which increases taxes on many middle class families to provide giveaways to big corporations and billionaires.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget

McCollum Opposes House Republicans’ Tax Attacks on College Students and Their Families

November 7, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today urged her colleagues to oppose House Republicans' tax bill that makes higher education more expensive for students and working families in Minnesota and across the United States. According to their own estimates, House Republicans' bill will increase the cost of higher education to American students and their families by at least $65 billion over the next 10 years.

Issues: Appropriations & Budget Education

McCollum Statement Opposing H.R. 3922, CHAMPION Act

November 3, 2017

Statements For the Record

"While I support reauthorizing funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and various other important public health programs, I oppose this bill because it cuts funding for public health, puts families at risk of losing their health insurance, and weakens Medicare."

Issues: Health Care

McCollum Statement on House Republicans’ Tax Cuts for the Rich

November 2, 2017

Press Release

“As expected, House Republicans’ idea of tax reform is to force working families in Minnesota and across the United States to pay for a massive giveaway to billionaires, CEOs, and big corporations. Their bill hands the wealthiest Americans hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, slashes taxes on big corporations, and helps heirs and heiresses dodge taxes entirely."

Issues: Appropriations & Budget

McCollum Statement on Indictment of Top Trump Advisers

October 30, 2017

Press Release

“The criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s top campaign aides confirm that illegal activity and unethical behavior proliferated in the President’s inner circle. Our worst fears about President Trump and his associates’ poor judgment and bad intentions have once again been confirmed."

Issues: Civil Rights & Justice

McCollum Statement on Adoption of House Republicans’ Budget Resolution

October 26, 2017

Press Release

“Make no mistake: every Republican who voted for the budget today voted to raise taxes on working Minnesotans to fund a giveaway to the wealthiest Americans.”

Issues: Appropriations & Budget

McCollum Remarks at Open Cities' 50th Anniversary Celebration

October 19, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) delivered remarks at the 50th anniversary celebration for the Open Cities Health Center and urged Republicans to restore funding for community health centers.

Issues: Health Care

Congressional DFLers Urge Republicans to Drop Proposal to End State and Local Tax Deduction

October 17, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Representatives Betty McCollum, Keith Ellison, Rick Nolan, Collin Peterson, and Tim Walz wrote to House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady today urging them to reject proposals to eliminate the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.

"As Minnesotans, we write to express our strong concerns about recent proposals to eliminate the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction," the lawmakers wrote. "We strongly urge you to reject this misguided proposal that would harm our state."

Issues: Appropriations & Budget

McCollum Remarks at 74th Annual National Congress of American Indians Convention & Marketplace

October 16, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus and Ranking Member of the House Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, spoke this afternoon at the 74th National Congress of American Indians Convention and Marketplace.

Issues: Native Americans

McCollum Statement on Report Detailing National Park Service’s Culture of Harassment

October 13, 2017

Press Release

“Every employee has the right to a safe workplace that is free from harassment. The Department of the Interior and the National Park Service must take steps to finally end this widespread pattern of workplace harassment. As they address this issue, I will work with my colleagues in Congress to hold the Department accountable and ensure that no employee ever faces the kind of mistreatment and abuse outlined in this report.”

Issues: Environment & Energy

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