Rep. Timothy Walz

Democrat  •  1st District, Minnesota  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
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06/02/12
DFL State Convention converges on Rochester

All the heavy-hitters were in attendance; Rep. Paul Thiessen, Sen. Tom Bakk, U.S. Rep. Tim Walz and Governor Mark Dayton. "They'd rather bring down the President's healthcare reforms and bring down the President than work with everyone else and better Minn

Source: KTTC
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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
DFL state convention starts with plea against marriage amendment

U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, the first elected official to speak to the convention crowd, took up the rallying cry. He said the marriage amendment was "immoral." The business of the convention -- endorsing U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar for a second term -- is ...

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune
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06/02/12
Klobuchar to get Minn. Dems' backing in Rochester

...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 convention as his party seeks to over

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06/02/12
Amy Klobuchar's endorsement overshadowed by other DFL convention speakers' fiery rhetoric

...the DFL convention this weekend was to be the party’s endorsement of U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. But other speakers — U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, Gov. Mark Dayton, state Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, state Sen. Scott Dibble,

Source: MinnPost.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

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

...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 along with U.S. Rep. Ke

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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
Grateful for Walz’s help

Congressman Tim Walz cares about veterans. Although my husband, Staff Sgt. Robert A. Borowski was the recipient of two Purple Hearts, he was not aware he had earned a Bronze Star. This award was given to World War II veterans who had earned the Combat ...

Source: Sentinel
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06/01/12
Reps. Noem, Walz Introduce Bipartisan Sodsaver Legislation

Kristi Noem, R-S.D. (at-large), issued the following news release: Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) and Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN) today introduced common sense legislation to encourage good land stewardship practices and preserve habitats for pheasants, ducks and other

Source: Insurance News Net
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06/01/12
Reps. Walz, Noem Introduce Bipartisan Sodsaver Legislation

WASHINGTON, May 31-- Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn. (1st CD), has issued the following news release: Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) today introduced common sense legislation to encourage good land stewardship practices and preserve habitats for .

Source: Insurance News Net
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06/01/12
Obama gives jobs speech in Minnesota

...started when 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, Sena

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

...President 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

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06/01/12
Dispatches from the pool

...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 Ellison, D-Minn. He w

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

...landed 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 Am

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06/01/12
Obama gives jobs speech in Minnesota

...when 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

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05/31/12
Noem introduces sodsaver provision for farm bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Kristi Noem and Rep. Tim Walz introduced legislation Thursday to encourage good land stewardship practices and preserve habitats. Noem, a South Dakota Republican, and Walz, a Minnesota Democrat, want to protect habitat ...

Source: Mitchellrepublic.com
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05/31/12
Quist files in 1st District race

The winner of the primary will run against U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, DFL-Mankato, in the general election Nov. 6. According to a news release, Quist will set his sights if elected on balancing the budget without raising taxes. In five years ...

Source: Albert Lea Tribune
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05/30/12
The Daily Digest (Obama in MN, Romney not playing in MN, Copper-Nickel leases approved)

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's optimistic about the passage of the Farm Bill. DFL Rep. Tim Walz is introducing "sodsaver legislation" into this year's Farm Bill. The DFL Party's state convention is this weekend. The party is planning a quiet event in ..

Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org
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05/30/12
House to require TSA to protect veterans' rights to employment

Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) introduced H.R. 3670, which would require TSA to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). That law protects the employment rights of service members who are called up to active duty ...

Source: Thehill.com
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05/29/12
Walz, GOP candidates disagree on high-speed rail

When it comes to the issue of high-speed rail, 1st District Rep. Tim Walz is on the opposite side of the tracks from his Republican opponents. Walz has been a strong supporter of a proposal to build the Zip Rail high-speed rail line from ...

Source: Post-Bulletin
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05/29/12
Teaching success

Jeanne Poppe, DFL-Austin, and did a little volunteering for U.S. Rep. Tim Walz in high school — he soon found himself drawn to education policy after taking a class about the politics of American education. “So many families of this country ...

Source: Austin Daily Herald
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05/29/12
Two area students accepted to national military academies

Two area high school seniors will be headed to national Military Services Academies this fall after being nominated by 1st District DFL Rep. Tim Walz. John Marshall High School senior Spencer Johnson, of Rochester, will be attending the United ...

Source: Post-Bulletin
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05/28/12
Political Notebook: Democrats get ready to rally in Rochester

Will Klobuchar go after her recently endorsed GOP candidate Kurt Bills? Then there's 1st District DFL Rep. Tim Walz. Republicans have targeted the 1st District saying they believe it's their best chance to regain a congressional seat.

Source: Post-Bulletin
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05/28/12
Public access cable TV programming

The Belau Report: First District Congressman Tim Walz talks about federal legislation, budget, debt, veterans' concerns and other issues. The Belau Report, a public affairs interview program, may be seen at 7 p.m. on Charter cable channel 10 on ...

Source: Post-Bulletin
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05/27/12
Walz Advocates for Three Vets Jobs Bills

LA CRESCENT, Minnesota (WXOW) – Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz (D, Winona) said he is doing his utmost to help veterans returning from active duty find work. Walz, a veteran himself, has co-sponsored the Hire at Home Act, which would require states take

Source: WXOW TV-19
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05/25/12
Thumbs: Redistricting is broken

The sculpture tour should be on everyone’s to-do list this summer. I wanted to take the time to thank Congressman Tim Walz and his staff who recently helped a family member. Not long ago, my brother — a bachelor and a veteran – was seeking a ...

Source: Mankato Free Press
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05/25/12
Quist blasts Parry for failing to investigate Medicaid fraud claims

The two Republicans will face-off in the Aug. 14 Republican primary for the chance to take on 1st District DFL Rep. Tim Walz. The primary battle comes after the First District Republicans' convention ended after 23 ballots with delegates ...

Source: Post-Bulletin
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05/24/12
Jeffrey Neely, GSA official who organized Las Vegas conference, leaves the agency

His wife, Deborah Neely, accompanied him on some of those trips. “The guy set up a fiefdom,” said Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), during a congressional inquiry last month. “Not since Jack Abramoff has someone walked with such swagger.”

Source: Washington Post
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05/24/12
Parry files to challenge Quist in 1st District

Parry filed to run for Congress Tuesday morning with hopes of challenging democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Walz in southeastern Minnesota’s 1st District. “Washington is broken and politicians like Congressman Walz are part of the problem,” Parry ...

Source: Albert Lea Tribune
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