Amy Klobuchar: “I call to order this hearing of the Rules Committee on Oversight of the Smithsonian.”

American prosperity was built on a foundation of open markets and fair competition, but right now our country faces a monopoly problem, and American consumers, workers, and businesses are paying the price.

If we’re going to spend some money to keep Minnesota growing and strong, we’ve got to look at the health insurance premiums as well as drug prices and things that will bring down the costs overall.

Sufficient resources should be devoted to anticipating and addressing such issues prior to contract listing, rather than after problems arise.

Build more homes, including in rural communities, stop rip-offs by out of state companies and make it easier for Minnesotans to afford a home.