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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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