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Angie Craig

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Angie Craig is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and support for family farmers. Craig has been an advocate for policies that address the challenges faced by her constituents, particularly in the agricultural sector, often speaking out against trade policies that negatively impact farmers. She is known for her active engagement in legislative matters and her commitment to representing the interests of Minnesota families.

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Jul 24, 2019

We should explore new ways to help farmers access the capital they need to not only invest in the land and equipment but offset some production costs when they are first starting out.

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Jul 24, 2019

The farming community is aging. The average age of the American farmer is around 58 years old.

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Jul 15, 2019

I am a strong supporter of these types of Federal/State/local partnerships.

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Jul 15, 2019

Fortunately, the House passed a transportation appropriations bill that would fund the CIG program at necessary levels.

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Jul 10, 2019

Our work to lower healthcare costs for working families could not be more urgent. Yesterday, we heard the first arguments in the Texas v. United States case that will determine whether we maintain critical protections for patients with…

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Jul 10, 2019

We all know that broadband is the gateway to rural schools, businesses, and healthcare providers.

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Jun 19, 2019

I was grateful that Congresswoman Craig mentioned the FEEDD Act that she and I have been working together on.

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Jun 19, 2019

It is time my colleagues outside this room show that they care about family farms and the issues they are facing.

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Jun 19, 2019

Farm country is in a crisis, and it is about time those of us in Congress act like it.

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Jun 18, 2019

It comes back to funding. Thank you so much.

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Jun 18, 2019

We take this responsibility in this Congress incredibly seriously.

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Jun 18, 2019

Do you believe that this 2006 NTSB recommendation has been addressed and implemented by the FAA?

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Jun 12, 2019

Education is at the core of our communities, but for too long, students have been told that traditional, 4-year degrees are their only option for finding good-paying jobs. In reality, we have a major skills gap in Minnesota. We are unable…

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Jun 12, 2019

Woman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 128, line 6, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by…

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Jun 12, 2019

Woman, I urge my colleague to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Mrs. Craig). The question was taken; and the…

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Jun 12, 2019

Woman, as a mother of four sons, the wife of an educator, and the daughter of a teacher, I know that we should never underestimate the power of a high-quality education, and we need the Federal Government to be a strong partner in this…

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Jun 12, 2019

Woman, I urge my colleagues as well to support this commonsense amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Jun 12, 2019

Every Minnesotan deserves access to high- quality healthcare no matter where they live. However, too many of my neighbors face difficulty traveling long distances to the nearest hospital or even finding a nearby pharmacy. On top of that…

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Jun 12, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 48, line 1, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)''. Page 90, line 6, after the…

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Jun 12, 2019

Woman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 122, line 17, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by…

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Jun 12, 2019

Woman, I would like to point out that I, too, am concerned about $22 trillion in deficits. But I can tell you, the rural people in my district, they are very concerned about the $1 trillion tax bill that was a giveaway to the top 5 percent…

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Jun 12, 2019

I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 12, 2019

May I inquire how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Minnesota has 30 seconds remaining.

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