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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Saturday September 14, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Congresswoman Betty McCollum Introduces Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Legislation Would Establish Protections for Many Animals not Currently Covered under the Animal Welfare Act In an effort to improve the health and safety of animal exhibition sites which have come under scrutiny in recent months, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) announced the introduction of the Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition (CARE) Act (H.R. 9571) on Friday morning. The Congresswoman'  more

Finstad, Phillips Introduce Legislation Strengthening State and Local Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03) in introducing the Pathways to Policing Act, important legislation that will strengthen state and local law enforcement agencies in Minnesota and across the country. This legislation is endorsed by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, and the National Fraternal Order of Pol  more

House Oversight Committee Chairman Comer: FBI Silence Regarding Governor Walz Relationship With CCP-Affiliated Entities & Officials is Inexcusable
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is renewing his request to FBI Director Christopher Wray for all information, documents, and communications in the FBI's possession related to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) connected entities and officials Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has engag  more