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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Tuesday June 11, 2024 ( 3 items )  

ICYMI: Star Tribune: Sen. Tina Smith goes to bat against Comcast for frustrated Twins fans
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: D.C. [7.7.24] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Tina Smith sent a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts urging the cable provider to return to the negotiation table with Bally Sports North and get the Minnesota Twins back on the air for Comcast customers. Star Tribune: Sen. Tina Smith takes aim at Comcast on behalf of 'furious' constituents In a letter to Comcast's CEO this week, U.S. Sen. Tina Smi  more

Sen. Klobuchar on Economic Tour of Southwestern Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is in Southwestern Minnesota Sunday, June 9th, through Monday, June 10th, to meet with local leaders and businesses in Pipestone, Murray, Rock, Nobles, and Cottonwood counties. At each stop, Klobuchar discussed infrastructure and economic development priorities. These visits are part of Klobuchar's annual 87 county tour. "It is great to be in Southwestern Mi  more

Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Minnesota Farmers Union Chapter President Parks
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade released the following testimony by Tessa Sadae Parks, a farmer and president of Rice County chapter of Minnesota Farmers Union, from a hearing dated June 4, 2024, entitled "Pathways to Farming: Helping the Next Generation of Farmers": * * * Good afternoon, Chairwoman Smith, Ranking Member Hyde-Smith, and members of the Senate Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Managemen  more