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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 1d

Spent the morning in Woodbury with Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and volunteers working to make sure we elect her to the Minnesota Senate and keep this seat blue! Amanda has been an outstanding representative and I know she’ll be an outstanding senator for Senate District 47. #mnleg

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 3d

President Trump is choosing to let people go hungry during this Republican shutdown by refusing to tap into SNAP's emergency contingency funds.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 5d

I'm in Washington, D.C. ready to end this shutdown and prevent Americans' healthcare premiums from soaring. House Republicans aren't. They're welcome to join me anytime.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 8d

“We all do better when we ALL do better" 💚

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 11d

Voters in Maplewood and Woodbury are heading to the polls this fall for a special election that will determine control of the Minnesota Senate. I'm proud to be supporting Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger to defend our DFL majority. Can you chip in $10, $20 or $30 to help fuel her campaign?

secure.actblue.com

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 12d

As the People's Lawyer, @keithellison.bsky.social is defending our rights, fighting for justice, protecting consumers, and taking a leading role against the Trump administration's cruel, illegal overreach in court. I'm proud to support him in his re-election campaign for Attorney General.

Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 13d

I’ve spent my life fighting to make Minnesota a fairer place where everyone can live with dignity, safety, and respect.

From lowering drug costs to holding corporations accountable, I’ll always stand up for Minnesotans.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 13d

Donald Trump is retaliating against states that voted against him in the 2024 presidential election by canceling grants to expand the grid, boost clean energy, and improve America’s infrastructure. It’s illegal, it’s shortsighted, and it’s childish.

Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown

The Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion primarily located in Democratic-led districts, according to an analysis by The New York Times.

www.nytimes.com

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 17d

Defending the Boundary Waters, protecting the Mississippi River, and fighting for clean air and water are among my top priorities in Congress. I'm proud to have the endorsement of @lcv.org in my re-election campaign. #MN04

LCV Action Fund Announces New Slate of Endorsements for U.S. House of Representatives

www.lcv.org

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you Kelly for your exemplary service on behalf of our shared constituents. I wish you all the best in your final term and for what's next.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 18d

Kelly Moller will leave the Minnesota House next year with remarkable, hard-earned accomplishments in her work to combat mental health stigma, champion the wellbeing & dignity of people with disabilities, provide justice for sexual assault survivors, prevent gun violence, and more. #mnleg

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 19d

The 82nd Airborne Division is an elite military force reserved for deployments in response to major crises around the world — It should not be deployed domestically against the American people. President Trump continues to wield power like a dictator.

Politicians deride Trump administration over leaked messages on deploying Army to Portland

Several Democrats in Minnesota and Oregon criticized the administration this weekend, responding to an exclusive report by the Minnesota Star Tribune.

www.startribune.com

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 24d

The White Bear Lake Post Office is in a convenient location for the residents of the White Bear area and the many businesses in downtown White Bear Lake it's serving. I'm calling on the Postal Service to halt their plans to relocate it.

Legislators draft letter to USPS to maintain retail services downtown

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Betty McCollum are pressing Postmaster General David Steiner not to relocate retail services from the downtown White Bear Lake Post Office...

www.presspubs.com

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 26d

The Trump administration has decided to retaliate against Minnesota for not voting for Trump in 2024 by cancelling $600M+ in federal funding to keep energy bills down. Trump's fragile ego knows no bounds.

Minnesota to lose more than $600 million through termination of federal energy grants

The Trump administration denied cancelling the funding in Democratic states due to the shutdown, but Democrats widely view it as retribution.

www.kare11.com

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · 27d

The government is in a shutdown, Minnesotans are beginning to receive notice of soaring healthcare premiums, and Speaker Johnson decided to extend the House's two week-long break. Republicans need to come to the negotiating table to end this shutdown.

Minnesota union leaders and politicians react to federal government shutdown

The government shutdown is impacting people all across the nation, including the 18,000 federal employees working in Minnesota.

www.kare11.com

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Oct 1

These are the Trump Clones who are trying to take away your healthcare.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 30

House Democrats are in Washington working to prevent a government shutdown and soaring healthcare costs, even if House Republicans aren't. Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. If there's a shutdown, it’s because Republicans failed to do their job.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 28

Producing magnets without rare-earth metals is environmentally friendly and strengthens our economic and national security. I was pleased to help break ground on Niron Mangetics' new full-scale manufacturing facility in Sartell, Minnesota.

Niron breaks ground on Sartell plant to produce magnets without rare earth elements

It’s the first manufacturing plant in the world to produce high-powered magnets without the use of rare earth materials. Niron officials say the plant will help reduce U.S. reliance on materials impor...

www.mprnews.org

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 23

In 2026, we are going to run as a 4th District team, just like we always do, and we will help elect DFL candidates across Minnesota!

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 23

At this year's dinner, I had the extra special honor of being recognized for my 25 years of service representing our communities in Congress.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 23

It was my pleasure to join my fellow Fourth District DFLers in paying tribute to Bruce Vento’s legacy of investing in education, protecting the environment, and standing with organized labor at the 2025 Bruce Vento dinner.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 19

Trump's AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, has illegally overstayed in his temporary job. I'm joining my Democratic colleagues to get answers from the White House as to when he'll be leaving as required by law.

Sen. Warren presses Trump AI and crypto czar Sacks on whether he's overstayed his job

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers are probing whether David Sacks, Trump’s AI and crypto czar, overstayed his temporary government role.

www.cnbc.com

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 18

House Republicans attempted to censure @ilhanmn.bsky.social for statements she never made and deepen political divisions in the wake of a tragedy. Censure is a serious decision and a bipartisan vote to defeat this censure resolution recognized that standard was not met.

Democrats block GOP effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar for Charlie Kirk comments

Four Republicans joined Democrats in voting to table the censure resolution.

www.startribune.com

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 17

Catalytic converter theft is costly, and prosecutors don’t have the tools they need to hold thieves accountable. Last week, I reintroduced the bipartisan PART Act to require identifying markers on catalytic converters to help prevent and reduce catalytic converter theft.

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 15

Saturday was busy for Team Betty! Started the day walking in the West Side Mexican Independence Day March and spending the rest of the day tabling and talking with voters at Selby Ave JazzFest. Glad to be a part of two of Saint Paul's biggest celebrations this past weekend!

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Betty McCollum for Congress @votebetty.bsky.social · Sep 14

Proud to co-sponsor @amyklobuchar.com's bill to expand benefits for firefighters who pass away or become permanently disabled as a result of service-related cancers. Our firefighters deserve our full support for putting their lives on the line for us!

Bill in Congress would expand federal benefits to firefighters diagnosed with cancer

Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is one of the leads on a bipartisan bill to broaden the Public Safety Officers' Benefit program.

www.kare11.com

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