Obama: Your Loved Ones EndureTheir Memory Will Be Honored Nov 11, 2009
Betty McCollum, Minnesota, Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., Illinois, Rep. (KWTX.com, TX)
U of M part of $185 million funded team tasked to improve global response to emerging pandemics Oct 31, 2009
"USAID recognizes the critical need to address emerging illnesses from a global perspective, and to better understand the intersection between human and animal health," said Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum, founder of the Congressional Global Health Caucus. "With this project, USAID recognizes the unique leadership role the University of Minnesota plays in bringing together the multiple disciplines and expertise required to address this global challenge.". (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
The ACORN Standard Oct 20, 2009
Representative Betty McCollum of Minnesota introduced her own ACORN Act--the Against Corporations Organizing to Rip off the Nation Act--which seeks to deny federal funds to "corporations or companies guilty of certain felony convictions." Pfizer is singled out, but the act could be applied to other corporations too. "Why are companies that break the law as a business strategy allowed to receive taxpayer funds?" asks McCollum. (CBS News -- Opinion)
State leaders brief Franken on high-speed rail proposals Aug 19, 2009
Betty McCollum, who represents the St. Paul area, backs the river route, while other federal lawmakers from Minnesota, like Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Delegations assess Specter impact1:54 pm | (No comments posted.) Apr 30, 2009
Betty McCollum said that Minnesota had already gone far too long with only one senator. . (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Coalition: River route is best option for fast trains Apr 28, 2009
Betty McCollum, who represents the St. Paul area, said President Obama s support for high-speed trains has catalyzed the On Board Midwest movement. McCollum has announced she supports the Mississippi River high-speed route, while Rep. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Roll Call: McCollum still owes taxes on D.C. home9:15 am | (No comments posted.) Apr 16, 2009
Betty McCollum, D-Minn ... Betty McCollum (Minn. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Susan Maus: Thank you for your support of CDRPA Apr 6, 2009
John Kline, Tim Walz, Jim Ramstad, Betty McCollum and Michelle Bachman. Special thank-yous to my parents, Ben and Jan Maroushek, and the Maus, Maroushek, Biggerstaff, Duellman, Drazkowski, Kozlowski and Czaplewski families. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Loan Charity's High-Flying Guests Exposed Mar 4, 2009
The office of Fourth District Congresswoman Betty McCollum reports that 99 percent of allPell recipients will be left behind with the purportedly expanded Pell programs. Furthermore, the current $100 increase for those students who would receive it amounts to an increase of 2. (CBS News)
