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Rep. Collin Peterson

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Term Start Term End Role    State  Party 
2007 2008 Representative MN Democrat
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Recent Voting History

The votes below were taken by roll call, a voting procedure that records a vote from every Senator or Representative on the bill under consideration. This Member of Congress may have voted on other bills by the process known as "voice vote", but these votes are not recorded.
BillVoted
H.Res.1098 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 1098 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran
Aye
June 26, 2008
H.R.6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act
Aye
June 26, 2008
H.R.6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008
Aye
June 26, 2008

Voting Trends Analysis

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  • H.R.5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 [3]
  • S.2544 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Exten... [2]
  • S.2433 Global Poverty Act of 2007 [2]
  • H.R.3192 Pregnant Women Support Act [1]
  • H.R.1593 Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safe... [1]

Collin Peterson in the News feed

June 27, 2008 Political notes -- Peterson: ‘I will not be ag secretary’

US Rep. Collin Peterson heads the US House Agriculture committee and Rep. Jim Oberstar is chairman of the Transportation Committee. ...

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Source: Morris Sun Tribune, MN


June 26, 2008 House votes to curb energy market speculators

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota, the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, would require the CFTC to act against ...

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Source: Reuters


June 26, 2008 St. Paul's Ford Ranger: edging out of danger?

The Strib's Emily Kaiser says Rep. Jim Oberstar wants an even split; Rep. Collin Peterson says his district's White Earth band should get the majority based ...

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Source: MinnPost.com, MN


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Collin Peterson in the Blogs feed

July 02, 2008 Peterson says VA will open Alexandria clinic in 2009

US Rep. Collin Peterson announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs will open a new community-based outpatient clinic in Alexandria sometime in 2009.

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Source: Natchez Democrat stories


July 02, 2008 Florida Sweetens the Deal for Sugar

Meanwhile, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) has received more than $210300 during his career from the sugar industry, more than any other senator. His counterpart in the House, Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn. ...

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Source: Capital Eye


July 02, 2008 The Daily Digest: 7-2-08

The five House Democrats in Minnesota's delegation want conditions on the FCC regarding a satellite radio merger. The Hill says House lawmakers are working behind the scenes on energy compromises. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned. ...

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Source: Polinaut


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Campaign Contributions

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Top Funding Industry: Agribusiness
Top Contributor: American Crystal Sugar ($11,000)
IndustryDonation% of total
Agribusiness $291,801 61.7 %
Misc Business $41,392 8.8 %
Labor $35,600 7.5 %
Finance/Insur/RealEst $30,689 6.5 %
Lawyers & Lobbyists $22,941 4.9 %
Energy/Nat Resource $20,844 4.4 %
Defense $7,500 1.6 %
Construction $6,100 1.3 %
Transportation $5,500 1.2 %
Health $4,700 1.0 %
Ideology/Single-Issue $4,000 0.8 %
Other $1,400 0.3 %
Communic/Electronics $500 0.1 %
Total:$472,967

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