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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Thursday October 03, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Iranian Attack Against Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement following reports of a barrage of Iranian missile attacks on Israel: "Since the brutal October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas, innocent civilians have paid the highest price of this conflict. I strongly condemn Iran's bombardment of Israel this morning. This d  more

Rep. Emmer Demands Answers Over Noncitizens Receiving Ballots in Minnesota Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Emmer, along with Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil and the rest of the Minnesota Republican delegation, sent a letter to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson voicing their concerns over reports that noncitizens in Minnesota have been receiving ballots. * * * In case you missed it... EXCLUSIVE: Emmer  more

Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Todd Field Airport
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Todd Field Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $214,749 to resurface 3,501 feet of Runway 16/34, 1,340 feet of taxiway, 278 feet of other surfaces, and 9,320 square yards of general aviation apron pavement. The funding will also be used to rehabilitate 400 square feet of t  more

Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Winsted Municipal Airport
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on Oct. 2, 2024: * * * U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Winsted Municipal Airport for new snow removal equipment. The grant provides $558,043 to acquire snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during winter weather. "Pilots and passengers who use Winsted Municipal Airpor  more