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Congresswoman McCollum Calls for End to U.S. Taxpayer Support for Cuba Broadcasting
Congresswoman McCollum introduced the Stop Wasting Taxpayer Money On Cuba Broadcasting Act (H.R. 1317) to end U.S. taxpayer funding for Radio and Television MartÃ. Originally established in the 1980s, Radio and Television Martà broadcast news in Spanish from Florida to Cuba.
"I am working to identify smart cuts that reduce the federal deficit by eliminating ineffective, outdated, and unnecessary programs," said Congresswoman McCollum. "This legislation would save U.S. taxpayers $300 million over the coming decade by ending wasteful broadcasting programs to Cuba known as Radio and TV MartÃ."
Congresswoman McCollum Responds to President Obama's Address on Libya
In his address to the nation this week, President Barack explained his position on the U.S. military involvement in Libya, and Congresswoman McCollum immediately responded.
"I support America's limited role in the international effort to protect Libyan civilians from being massacred by the tyrant Qaddafi," said Congresswoman McCollum. "I agree with President Obama that standing idly by while Qaddafi made good on his edict to slaughter 700,000 Libyans in Benghazi – including women, children, and the elderly – would be an unacceptable blow to America's values and the security of the region. However, the success of the rebels' military campaign to remove Qaddafi from power is in the hands of the Libyan people, not the United States."
Humane Society Honors Congresswoman McCollum
This week, Congresswoman McCollum was honored by the Humane Society with its Humane Advocate Award. She received this award because of her perfect score on the 2010 Humane Scorecard, which tracks how Members of Congress vote on animal protection legislation.
"Representative McCollum has been a consistent friend of animals, giving them a strong voice in the U.S. Congress," said Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society. "Her tremendous support for animal protection across a broad range of issues is deeply valued."
There are over 20,000 Humane Society supporters in Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District.
April 9 is Passport Day
Saturday, April 9 is U.S. Passport Day, which is sponsored by the State Department. All Minnesotans are encouraged to stop by the Minneapolis Passport Agency so they can learn more about travel requirements for U.S. citizens or apply for a U.S. passport.