Rep. Betty McCollum

Democrat  •  4th District, Minnesota  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 2001
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06/03/12
Minn. Democrats torn over medical device tax

...you going to make any money if no one has health care or can afford them? It doesn't make any sense." Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum of the 4th District opposed the device tax before the health care bill passed. But she wants to know how Republican

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06/02/12
DFL Kicks Off Convention In Rochester

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Senator Al Franken and Representative Betty McCollum were just a few of that spoke Saturday. Party members are also hoping to regain a majority in the Minnesota Senate and House. The convention continues Sunday ...

Source: KAAL-TV
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06/02/12
DFL Kicks Off Convention In Rochester

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Senator Al Franken and Representative Betty McCollum were just a few of that spoke Saturday. Party members are also hoping to regain a majority in the Minnesota Senate and House. The convention continues Sunday ...

Source: KAAL-TV
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06/02/12
Klobuchar to get Minn. Dems' backing in Rochester

Klobuchar faces a challenge from Republican state Rep. Kurt Bills. The Democratic faithful are also hearing speeches from elected officials including U.S. Reps. Tim Walz, Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison. Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to address the ...

Source: msnbc.com
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06/02/12
Klobuchar to get Minn. Dems' backing in Rochester

...state Rep. Kurt Bills. The Democratic faithful are also hearing speeches from elected officials including U.S. Reps. Tim Walz, Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison. Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to address the convention as his party seeks to overturn Republ

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06/02/12
Klobuchar To Get Minn. Dems’ Backing In Rochester

...Rep. Kurt Bills. The Democratic faithful are also hearing speeches from elected officials including U.S. Reps. Tim Walz, Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison. Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to address the convention as his party seeks to overturn Republican l

Source: WCCO
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06/02/12
Obama at Honeywell: 'I place my bets on American workers'

...we'll keep fighting for you, for more jobs..." Obama arrived at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with U.S. Reps. Betty McCollum and Tim Walz, both Democrats, aboard. At the airport, he was greeted by U.S. Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar alo

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06/01/12
President Obama's Minn. Message: Look at Hiring Veterans

Betty McCollum and Tim Walz. He was met at the airport by a delegation of the state's Democratic leaders, including Gov. Mark Dayton, U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Source: KSTP
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06/01/12
Obama lands in Minnesota; will detail new jobs program for vets (live video)

Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum rode aboard Air Force One with Obama from Washington D.C. for his Minnesota visit. Called the "We Can't Wait" plan, the new ...

Source: Pioneer Press
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06/01/12
Obama gives jobs speech in Minnesota

...Air Force One landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport at approximately 10:45 a.m. U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum exited Air Force One with Obama. On the tarmac, the three were greeted by Gov. Mark Dayton, Senators Amy Klob

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06/01/12
LIVE VIDEO: President Obama visits Minneapolis to Speak on Economy

...has landed in Minnesota both to campaign and advance his message on jobs and the economy. U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum exited Air Force One with Obama. On the tarmac, the three met Gov. Dayton, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken,

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06/01/12
Obama gives jobs speech in Minnesota

...Force One landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport at approximately 10:45 a.m. U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum exited Air Force One with Obama. On the tarmac, the three were greeted by Gov. Mark Dayton, Senators Amy Klobucha

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06/01/12
Dispatches from the pool

...The President strode down the steps wearing a dark blue suit and black shoes. He was joined on the flight by U.S. Reps. Betty McCollum and Tim Walz, D-Minn. He was greeted by Democratic U.S. Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar along with U.S. Rep. Keith

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06/01/12
Obama in Minnesota to give jobs speech

...in Minnesota Friday morning both to campaign and advance his message on jobs and the economy. U.S. Representatives Tim Walz and Betty McCollum exited Air Force One with Obama. On the tarmac, the three were greeted by Gov. Mark Dayton, Senators Amy Klobu

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05/29/12
NASCAR military sponsorships value go beyond patriotism

And 343 of those joined the Guard. Is that worth $32,775,000 in total NASCAR sponsorship fees? Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., don't think so. They are sponsoring a bill that would eliminate such funding. It is ...

Source: Orlando Sentinel
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05/29/12
NASCAR military sponsorships value go beyond patriotism

And 343 of those joined the Guard. Is that worth $32,775,000 in total NASCAR sponsorship fees? Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., don't think so. They are sponsoring a bill that would eliminate such funding. It is ...

Source: Orlando Sentinel
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05/29/12
NASCAR military sponsorships value go beyond patriotism

...considered qualified leads. And 343 of those joined the Guard. Is that worth $32,775,000 in total NASCAR sponsorship fees? Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., don't think so. They are sponsoring a bill that would eliminate such

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05/29/12
Kingston’s right about military sponsoring sports

...budget. It appears so anyway with his recent announcement that he and a Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota, teamed up to spotlight millions of dollars the U.S. Department of Defense is consuming unnecessaril

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05/26/12
Ruben Rosario: Teacher honored as hero, but 'his kids' already knew that

Inside the box is a folded U.S. flag with two certificates. The flag was flown Feb. 3 over the U.S. Capitol "in your honor," states one document, signed by Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn. "As a member of our nation's Greatest Generation ...

Source: Pioneer Press
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05/24/12
Visitation Student's Artwork to Hang in U.S. Capitol

Visitation sophomore Caroline Mulligan, daughter of Don and Diane Mulligan of Edina, has been named the second place winner in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition hosted by Representative Betty McCollum. Caroline’s drawing, Self Portrait with Green ..

Source: Patch
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05/24/12
Student's Art to Hang in U.S. Capitol

Visitation sophomore Caroline Mulligan, daughter of Don and Diane Mulligan of Edina, has been named the second place winner in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition hosted by Representative Betty McCollum. Caroline’s drawing, Self Portrait with Green ..

Source: Patch
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05/24/12
Minn. Rep. renews push to end military sponsorships

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum says there will always be a need for military recruitment, but the government doesn't need to spend $80 million in defense dollars on sports sponsorships. In an interview on WCCO radio Thursday .

Source: msnbc.com
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05/24/12
Betty McCollum renews push to end military sponsorships of sports

Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum says there will always be a need for military recruitment, but the government doesn't need to spend $80 million in defense dollars on sports sponsorships. In an interview on WCCO radio Thursday, May 24, McCollum said

Source: Pioneer Press
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05/24/12
Minn. Rep. renews push to end military sponsorships

...Crown hopeful I'll Have Another jogged around the 1½-mile Belmont Park ... MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum says there will always be a need for military recruitment, but the government doesn't need to spend $80 million in

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05/24/12
Rep. Betty McCollum renews push to end military's sports sponsorships

...Congresswoman Betty McCollum says there will always be a need for military recruitment, but the government doesn't need to spend $80 million in defense dollars on sports sponsorships. In an interview on WCCO radio Thursday, May 24, McCollum said militar

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05/24/12
Kingston wants to put the brakes on military's sports sponsorships

...but I have been to Iraq and Afghanistan and I’ve seen our men and women who fight for us,” he said. At issue is Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum’s annual push to get the government out of sports sponsorships. McCollum lost a House vote 281-148 a year

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05/24/12
NASCAR: Allmendinger anxious for results

At issue Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum’s annual push to get the government out of sports sponsorships. McCollum lost a House vote 281-148 a year ago to put the brakes on NASCAR sponsorships. Even with Kingston’s help, the proposed amendment to the $608

Source: Salisbury Post
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05/23/12
What Others Say: Kingston right on military sponsorships

It appears so, anyway, with his recent announcement that he and a Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota, teamed up to spotlight millions of dollars the U.S. Department of Defense is consuming unnecessarily.

Source: Athens Banner-Herald
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05/23/12
Candidates begin to file in south Washington County-area legislative races

In House District 54B, Republican Rep. Denny McNamara is planning to seek re-election ... John Kline, a Republican, and Betty McCollum, a Democrat, whose districts include portions of south Washington County, are seeking re-election.

Source: South Washington County Bulletin
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05/23/12
Georgia congressman wants to cut $80 million NASCAR gets from military

At issue Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum's annual push to get the government out of sports sponsorships. McCollum lost a House vote 281-148 a year ago to put the brakes on NASCAR sponsorships. Even with Kingston's help, the proposed amendment to ...

Source: Birmingham News
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Official website: http://mccollum.house.gov/
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1714 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6631
Fax: 202-225-1968

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