Franken, Bond, McCollum Introduce Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Release in Environment, US Congress, United States of America
WASHINGTON, D.C. [07/21/10] – Today, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Kit Bond (R-Mo.), and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) introduced the bi-partisan Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. The Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act would offer incentives to increase the use of district energy and combined heat and power systems to heat and cool [...]
McCollum supports President’s decision to appoint General David Petraeus to lead U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Politics, US Congress, United States of America
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement on President Obama’s decision to appoint General David Petraeus to lead U.S. forces in Afghanistan. “I support President Obama’s decision. General Petraeus is an extremely capable military leader. I have full confidence in his ability to execute the President’s strategy in Afghanistan.”
U.S. House repeals “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy to end discrimination against gays and lesbians in the armed forces
Posted on 28. May, 2010 by Release in US Congress, United States of America
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement in response to Congress’ repeal of the Pentagon’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The repeal finally put an end to the military’s process of systemic discrimination against individuals who are openly gay and lesbian. On May 27, 2010, when the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” [...]
McCollum introduces National Farm to School bill based on pioneering St. Paul school programs
Posted on 28. May, 2010 by Release in Schools, US Congress, United States of America
National Farm to School Act of 2010 (H.R. 5456) Helps Link School Districts to Local Farmers
McCollum responds to Bachmann’s “Gangster Government” comments
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Release in Elections, US Congress
April 16, 2010 | St. Paul, MN – Today, Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL-MN04) responded to Rep. Michele Bachmann’s (R-MN06) ongoing anti-government campaign by calling it “irresponsible” and again warned that this type of harsh and exaggerated political rhetoric can inspire violent political extremists. Yesterday, while addressing a Tea Party protest near the U.S. Capitol, Bachmann [...]
Congresswoman McCollum condemns vigilantism and threats directed at congressional offices
Posted on 25. Mar, 2010 by Release in US Congress
Urges Bipartisan Response to Opponents of Health Care Reform Who Have Crossed the Line
Con. McCollum announces benefits of health reform for fourth district constituents
Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by Release in Health, US Congress
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) announced the specific benefits that health insurance reform will bring to residents of Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional district. The plan will put Fourth Congressional district residents and small businesses back in charge of their health care choices. It will make coverage more affordable for everyone and hold insurance [...]
Congresswoman Betty McCollum will vote for reconciliation to ensure health care reform legislation passes
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by Release in Health, US Congress, government
“Our nation’s health care system is broken, and it needs to be fixed.”
Feb 6th Shoreview town hall meeting recap
Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Chris Dohman in State Legislature, US Congress
A clash of ideals and philosophy is often the case when it comes to politics and the February 6th at a Shoreview town hall meeting was no different.
McCollum to attend Wells Fargo’s Home Preservation workshop for customers facing foreclosure
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by Release in US Congress
St. Paul, MN – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) announced that she will attend a Wells Fargo sponsored Home Preservation Workshop at St. Paul’s RiverCentre on February 17th. The workshop will allow Minnesota mortgage customers of Wells Fargo or Wachovia to meet directly with a home preservation specialist to confidentially discuss options to avoid foreclosure. For [...]
