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Betty Louise McCollum is a U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 4th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she has focused her legislative efforts on education, healthcare, and environmental issues. Throughout her tenure, McCollum has been an advocate for policies that support public education funding, access to affordable healthcare, and initiatives aimed at combating climate change. She has also been involved in various committees and has played a role in shaping national policy on these critical issues.
This year in Congress we have had some new additions and elections. So we are very excited for the Native American Caucus, with Tom Cole and Congresswoman Deb Haaland leading that, along with Congresswoman Sharice Davids being part of the…
I feel that--that the Forest Service did not fulfill its congressional obligation by moving forward with the full 2-year study.
Crop Insurance is a vital tool for our farmers in Minnesota and throughout this country, but reports of fraud at this level are very troubling.
Thank you. I haven't been taking the first question all the time, but I am on this one.
I loved what you said, Ms. Grussing, that you are the first responders when a sacred site is threatened.
It really was a lifesaver that you had that appropriation put in place to deal with the emergency.
Mr. Cole and I worked hard to get the 5 percent set-aside for tribes in the Crime Victims Fund.
I am really excited to bring back this important tradition of public witness days.
I think we are seeing things go up in need as sovereignty is being more recognized by more States.
I wish you weren't having to move your tribe due to climate change. I don't think this is a happy thing that you are going through.
I couldn't be more excited, I couldn't be happier than to have their voices at the table.
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