So I want to talk about permanent storage solutions because finding a real solution is the federal government's responsibility and I believe that is part of my responsibility here.
Betty McCollum
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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.
I do not believe it is within the capacity of this Budget Committee... to make a ten thousand-year budget projection.
Without more revenues, both at a State level and a local level, we will continue to fall behind.
I hope we can rally across party lines with this President to connect and support these groups in a force for good.
Global Service Fellowship legislation patterned after our research has attracted broad bipartisan support.
One of the tools that we have in our national security strategy box is supporting the 3-D strategy: National security is defense, diplomacy, and development.
Our current defense strategy focuses on spending on the least likely scenarios.
Congress and the new administration must begin making smart decisions for best overall security strategy for the United States.
I feel it was appropriate for Congress to hold the hearing, but I also felt my constituents would want me to work on something that has more of a direct impact on their lives.





