But what I don't support is lifting sequestration for defense and not doing it for the other parts of our national security.
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 am concerned about the older H models of the C-130s. They deliver the troops. They deliver the supplies.
I support the President's budget. It ends sequestration, and it is paid for.
I did not vote for sequestration, but I have to work within the law as you point out.
I am pleased that this budget request builds upon the bipartisan commitment of this subcommittee to further the economic and social wellbeing of our Native American brothers and sisters, especially in the area of Indian education.
Did they actually look at the salaries of the federal employees who have to rent them?
I especially want to commend you on the additional funds aimed at improving Indian education.
Without the full consultation and consent of impacted tribal nations, the EPA should not even consider lowering water quality standards for wild rice.
I have been to the Bug School, so I thought have seen it all, until I saw the high-voltage next to a dishwasher.
I think raises some serious equity issues, so thank you for bringing it to our attention.
While Native American programs in this budget request are a trust responsibility of the Department of the Interior, I believe that they are a moral responsibility for each one of us.





