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US lawmakers to press for humanitarian action on Myanmar

By Simon Lewis, Reuters

“Republican Bill Huizenga of Michigan and Democrat Betty McCollum of Minnesota will chair the Congressional Burma Caucus, which the statement from the two lawmakers said was intended to bolster congressional support for the fight for democracy and human rights in the country also known as Myanmar.”

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Dems press Blinken on 'highly unusual' Israel weapons moves

By Connor O’Brien, POLITICO

“In addition to Warren, the letter was signed by Sens. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Fifteen House Democrats also signed on, including Reps. Betty McCollum of Minnesota and Barbara Lee of California, the top Democrats on the House panels that control appropriations to the State Department and the Pentagon.”

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Opinion: ‘Be the Match’ becomes NMDP: what it means and why congressional funding still matters

By Amy Ronneberg, MinnPost

“Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents Minnesota’s Fourth District in Congress, has been a key advocate for this successful partnership through her former position as chair and now ranking member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. We are fortunate to have her in such a senior position in Congress to advocate for the needs of our community and our nation at large.”

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George Santos expelled from Congress

By Eric McDaniel, MPR

“Republican Rep. Pete Stauber joined Minnesota Democratic Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar in voting “yes” to expel.”

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Group of Democrats urges Biden and Blinken to support a cease-fire in Gaza

By Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News

“The letter — signed by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Betty McCollum of Minnesota, Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, and 21 others, many of whom are members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus — said that the lawmakers were concerned about the intensifying war in Gaza.”

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Metro State forum addresses building Minnesota's cybersecurity workforce

By Heidi Wigdahl, KARE 11

"‘Last year we've seen escalating cyber attacks on our economy, our health care systems, our energy infrastructure, national security assets and even our democracy itself,’ said U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), who referred to Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.”

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Ramsey County authorities planning 'full-court press' on nonfatal shooting investigations

By Kyeland Jackson, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“A commander for the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, Alteri has been working at the County Attorney's Office since March through part of a $900,000 grant acquired by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, the Democrat from Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District. His goal: planning an initiative with criminal justice officials from across the county to solve more nonfatal shootings.”

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Lawmakers continue push to protect workers from extreme heat

By Gordon Severson, KARE 11

“Minnesota Democratic representatives Ilhan Omar, Dean Phillips and Betty McCollum have joined more than 100 members of Congress in a joint letter that was sent to federal labor leaders and OSHA last month to encourage the agency to create strict guidelines to keep workers safe from excessive heat.”

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Kenyan Ambassador Visits Books For Africa

By Books for Africa

“In her role as Chair of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Congresswoman McCollum is working on a partnership between Books For Africa and the Department of Defense. Through the Department of Defense Humanitarian Assistance Program, since 2019, BFA has sent 13 containers to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Somalia, resulting in over 628,000 books shipped. This month, it will send five more containers to Zimbabwe, and in the next three months, will send five containers to Kenya in partnership with the BetterWorld Trust and local partner Giving Hands Kenya.”

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Environment America, Environment Minnesota endorse Betty McCollum for Congress

By Environment America Action Fund

“;From protecting the Boundary Waters to combating climate change and supporting clean energy and public transportation, Betty McCollum has been a leader in the House of Representatives, preserving our health and environment,; said Environment Minnesota member and 4th Congressional District resident Anne Davini-Johnson. ‘We need to go to the polls Tuesday, August 9, to make sure that McCollum can continue to champion Minnesotans’ priorities in Congress.’”

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DFL Party Endorses Representative Betty McCollum

By Minnesota DFL Party

DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after the party endorsed Representative Betty McCollum on the first ballot:

“Representative Betty McCollum, the dean of our Congressional delegation, has been one of the most effective champions for our progressive values in Minnesota history. Our DFL Party endorsed Representative McCollum because she has been working tirelessly to protect our environment, advocate for tribal nations, fight for universal health care, advance civil rights at home and abroad, and defend access to abortion.

“It is essential that we re-elect Representative McCollum this November so she can continue leading us forward with courage and conviction.”

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Ramsey County attorney hoping to receive $900K grant for community crime prevention

By Jay Kolls, KSTP

“‘We are very hopeful that this will be approved by the Senate and we’re thankful Congresswoman McCollum helped line up support for it,’ Choi said. ‘Community leaders working alongside police is critical to stopping the current cycle of violent crime, in particular gun crimes in Ramsey County and St. Paul in particular.’”

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