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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Friday April 26, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Congressman Emmer Presses for Solution to Address Nursing Shortage in VA Facilities
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough urging the department to adopt a common-sense solution to combat staffing shortages affecting VA facilities nationwide. "To address the shortage in nursing assistants in my district and across the United States, the VA should consider clarifying hiring practices for the nursi  more

Sen. Klobuchar Issues Statement on Growing Support for Fans First Act
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on April 25, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the following statement following the release of Fix the Tix Coalition's letter expressing support for the Fans First Act. Over 250 artists including Billie Eilish, Cyndi Lauper, Green Day, and more signed the open letter, which urges the Senate Commerce Committee's consideration of the Fans First Act to improve consumer protections and trans  more