Tag: Betty McCollum
MN Democrats Pushback on Parts of Trump Tax Plan
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump’s push for tax reform is causing concern for some Minnesota lawmakers serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The...
Dayton and Emmer Agree on Something: Mining
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Gov. Mark Dayton recently gave the go ahead for Chippewa Capital Partners to redevelop a bankrupt iron mining project in the...
DACA Decision Invokes Support and Hate in MN
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the White House announced it would remand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy (DACA) creating a six-month window for...
McCollum Supports Foreign Military Recruitment Despite Security Problems
WASHINGTON - Potential security risks have been identified in a foreign-born military recruitment program supported by Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum.
According to a Fox News...
McCollum Leads Resistance Against GOP EPA, Interior Spending Bill
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum is pushing back on the GOP-led fiscal year 2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations bill.
McCollum, the ranking member of the House...
Klobuchar, McCollum Up in Arms Over Voter Integrity Committee
WASHINGTON - Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Betty McCollum recently joined other Minnesota politicians in speaking out against the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election...
McCollum Calls on Pentagon to Keep Its Promise Despite Security Risk
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum is demanding the Pentagon honor the contracts of foreign-born military recruits, despite the security risk.
Earlier this week,...
DFL Politicians Call for Reform in Wake of Yanez Decision
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The verdict in the Philando Castile case has left many surprised, disappointed, and angry at the criminal justice system.
Politicians and...
Shots Fired on Republican Lawmakers
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Shots were fired at Republican members of Congress as they practiced for a charity baseball game against congressional Democrats, Wednesday morning.
According...
MN’s McCollum Says Fewer Abortions Will Lead to More Deaths
WASHINGTON - Last week, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his pro-life stance by expanding the existing Mexico City Policy protections.
The Mexico City Policy protects U.S....