And I think what we would save in the long run would be saving taxpayers money in the long run by doing this and getting through the list.
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 think you have heard from the committee that we will be looking very seriously, in my opinion from hearing others, that the diabetes program stay mandatory and not become discretionary.
Mr. Chair, there is nothing more controversial than what someone's garden should look like because we all have our own vision.
Mr. Chair, I will be 105. I might be there, but I will not be serving in Congress, I can guarantee that.
If we do not look at the big picture about what is happening in some of these other agencies where there is collaboration and there are further reductions in cuts, we won't know what this means to Indian Country and the work that we are…
It is clear that citizens of this country expect to be treated fairly and with equity.
Unfortunately, the Trump administration's latest supplemental request falls short in many areas, including education and housing.
I take your sincerity in answering Ms. Lowey's question about wanting to look into answering her question about how the endocrine disruptors are going to be funded for the research in the future.





