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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 9:22 PM

McCollum News: Remembering Victims of October 7th & Renewing Calls for Ceasefire

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   October 11, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week marked one year since the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7th, 2023 that killed 1200 innocent Israelis, injured thousands m…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 8:33 PM

McCollum News: Funding our Schools, Building More Homes, and Celebrating Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   October 4, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent, This past weekend, Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeastern United States, bringing historic flooding to Appalachia. As those communit…
  Betty · [email protected]
October 3, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Tim Walz is the leader we need

Did you see the VP debate? John, Did you see the VP debate?  It showcased two starkly different visions for our country – one that honors our democracy and one that honors Donald Trump. Governor Tim Walz stood firm on reproductive rights, stronger gun laws to protect our kids, and pr…
  Betty · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM

We’re SO CLOSE

Sorry for the late email, I’ll keep this brief. John, Sorry for the late email, I’ll keep this brief.  I just wrapped up a meeting with my finance team, and with just hours left before the final public FEC deadline of this election, we’re SO CLOSE to reaching our goal. But we’re still…
  Ben · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Betty needs you to read this, John

Tonight is our FINAL public FEC deadline of this election, and I can't stress enough how much we need you in this critical moment. John, Tonight is our FINAL public FEC deadline of this election, and I can't stress enough how much we need you in this critical moment. We're just 34 day…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 28, 2024 at 3:22 PM

One more chance

This is the most critical moment of this election. John, This is the most critical moment of this election.  With just 36 days until Election Day, MAGA Republicans are closer than ever to flipping Minnesota red for the first time since 1972. And if they succeed, they’ll retake the Wh…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 9:35 PM

McCollum News: Congress Passes 3-Month Government Funding Bill, Ukraine’s President Lays Out Points to Victory

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   September 27, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Ukrainian President Zelenskyy returned to Washington, DC on Wednesday for a meeting with Congress to lay out his key Points to Victory…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Rep. McCollum: Virtual Update Reminder

Virtual Update from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   September 26, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   I invite you to join me for my next Virtual Update TOMORROW, Friday, September 27th at 11 am. I’ll be discussing the newly-…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 8:56 PM

McCollum News: GOP Chaos Moves Us Closer to a Shutdown

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   September 20, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   It was another chaotic week in Washington. Unfortunately, it was not a productive one.  With just 10 days before funding for the feder…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 10:07 PM

McCollum News: It's Time for Congress to Finish the Work of Funding the Government

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   September 13, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, we observed the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The United States endured an unimaginable tragedy…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 3:35 PM

A clear victory

On Tuesday night I watched Kamala Harris perform on the debate stage with dignity, power, and intellect. Her mastery of both the issues and her opponent made it absolutely clear that she is extraordinarily ready to lead our country into a better future as the next President of the United States. …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 9:12 PM

McCollum News: Minnesota Students Head Back to School & Congress Prepares to Return to DC

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   September 6, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent, As a parent and former teacher, the first day of school is always special to me. As most Minnesota students head back to class this week, t…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 11:00 PM

We need one final push John

I just got off the phone with my finance team, and I need your help. We’re still $3,600 short of our August goal, and we need one final push to get across the finish line. John, I just got off the phone with my finance team, and I need your help. We’re still $3,600 short of our August…
  Ben Brandt · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 3:11 PM

I have to be honest with you John

I took a look at our budget this morning, and our fundraising has taken a big dip since last month. 📉 John, I took a look at our budget this morning, and our fundraising has taken a big dip since last month. 📉 I have to be honest with you John, this is a BIG problem. With Election Da…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 11:35 PM

It’s on us John

So much is at stake on November 5th. If Donald Trump and JD Vance win, they’ll devote their term to advancing their awful Project 2025 agenda, gutting Social Security and Medicare, rolling back reproductive rights, and undermining our democracy to exact political vengeance. John, So much…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 8:45 PM

McCollum News: Celebrating the Labor Movement & Minnesota’s State Fair

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   August 30, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   As we approach Labor Day weekend, I want to celebrate the workers who built our country and who power our economy every day. The labor m…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 11:31 PM

We’ve got the momentum, but we need your help

The energy coming out of the DNC last week was nothing short of extraordinary. I’ve witnessed plenty of enthusiasm over the years, but the excitement we’re seeing now — especially here in Minnesota — is truly remarkable. This is the momentum we need to drive us to victory on November 5th. …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 9:55 PM

McCollum News: State Fair is here, Remembering George Latimer, Riding the Amtrak Borealis

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   August 23, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   The Great Minnesota Get-Together has begun! It’s exciting to welcome Minnesotans from across the state and other visitors from all over…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 10:08 PM

McCollum News: Lower Costs Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act & Celebrating Social Security

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   August 16, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent, This week marks the anniversaries of two monumental laws: the Social Security Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.  While they were passed nearl…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 9, 2024 at 8:33 PM

McCollum News: Protecting the Mississippi and Celebrating Minnesotans at the Olympics

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   August 9, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Amidst a busy summer, it has been inspiring to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete at the Paris Olympics. Team USA, including Sai…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 9:28 PM

McCollum News: Suni Lee and Team USA Dazzle at the Olympics, Americans Return Home from Russian Captivity

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   August 2nd, 2024   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week brought much joy to Americans as President Biden announced the release of 16 people unjustly held as political prisoners in R…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 12:49 AM

If Trump wins

My finance team just gave me an update on tonight’s public end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, and I really need your help. Right now, we’re still $2,000 away from reaching our goal, and we’re counting on one final push to get us across the finish line. John, My finance team just gav…
  Ben · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 8:46 PM

An avalanche of attack ads, lies, and misinformation

Trump's rally with JD Vance in St. Cloud this past weekend was a bold declaration: They’re determined to flip Minnesota red in November because they see it as their golden ticket to the White House. Got a moment, John? Trump's rally with JD Vance in St. Cloud this past weekend was a b…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 11:01 PM

I could use your help John

My campaign team just gave me an update on our critical end-of-month fundraising deadline tomorrow, and I could use your help. John, My campaign team just gave me an update on our critical end-of-month fundraising deadline tomorrow, and I could use your help.  With about 24 hours to g…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 10:07 PM

McCollum News: House Republicans Fail to Complete Funding Bills Before August & President Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   July 26, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, President Biden announced that he is not seeking a second term.  I deeply respect him for making this incredibly difficult decisio…
  Betty · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Recalibrating, refocusing, and mobilizing

Defeating Trump’s dangerous, hate-filled agenda and winning the White House, Congress, and the Minnesota House this November must be Democrats’ sole focus. John, Defeating Trump’s dangerous, hate-filled agenda and winning the White House, Congress, and the Minnesota House this Novembe…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 9:28 PM

McCollum News: America’s gun violence epidemic is a threat to our democracy

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   July 19, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Americans are struggling to understand the appalling act of political violence at a Trump campaign rally last weekend.  This attempted assassi…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 8:42 PM

McCollum News: NATO Summit and Appropriations Committee in Washington, DC

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   July 12, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, President Biden convened our North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 NATO Summit.  This …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 8:11 PM

McCollum News: Defending Freedom at Home and Around the World This 4th of July

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   June 28, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, I visited Kyiv as part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Ukraine.  As the Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations S…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 12:05 AM

They’ll do whatever it takes John,

My finance team just gave me an update on tonight’s public end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, and I really need your help. Right now, we’re still $2,500 away from reaching our goal, and we’re counting on one final push to get us across the finish line. John, I know it’s getting late…
  Ben Brandt · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 7:26 PM

An outpouring of support

There has been a groundswell of support since our last message, but we haven’t reached our goal yet. I just ran the numbers again, and in order to hit our critical public fundraising goal by midnight, we still need to bring in $6,127. Got a moment, John? There has been a groundswell o…
  Team Betty · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Immediate Attention Needed: [email protected]

With one day remaining, we’re dangerously close to missing our critical public fundraising goal. MAGA Republicans are gearing up to spend big in Minnesota, and it is up to us to fight back, keep Trump out of the White House, and secure a better future for our state and country. John,…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 8:38 PM

McCollum News: Defense Appropriations Bill

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   June 28, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, I led Democrats on the House floor in opposing the Republican written Defense Appropriations bill for the next fiscal year. Instea…
  Betty · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Time’s running out John

John, Our next public deadline of this crucial election for the future of our country is quickly approaching on Sunday, and I really need your help.  John, Our next public deadline of this crucial election for the future of our country is quickly approaching on Sunday, and I really ne…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 8:46 PM

McCollum News: Celebrating Juneteenth and a Week in Minnesota

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   June 21, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy Juneteenth! The House was in recess this week, and I was honored to join my neighbors to celebrate Juneteenth at the Rondo Commemorativ…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 10:12 PM

McCollum News: Democrats Pushing Back Against More Republican Extremism

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   = June 14, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Republicans’ extremism dominated the agenda of the House of Representatives again this week, from a baseless contempt resolution against th…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 10:10 PM

McCollum News: AHappy Pride Month and Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   = May 31, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent, This week is the beginning of Pride Month, and we recommit our support to each other and ensure we continue to work towards a nation where all…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 10:26 PM

McCollum News: A look back on the week + Honoring our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   = May 31, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   The Rule of Law in Our Democracy   Yesterday, a jury of American citizens found Donald Trump guilty on all felony charges against him--34 …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 7:24 PM

This isn’t just about one election John

John, We all know what’s at stake in November. If Donald Trump wins, he’ll stop at nothing to gut Social Security and Medicare, roll back reproductive rights across the country, undermine our democracy to exact political vengeance, and worse. John, We all know what’s at stake in November…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
May 28, 2024 at 11:43 PM

why I'm running

John, I am running! Earlier today, I officially filed the paperwork with the Minnesota Secretary of State to run for re-election to Congress.  John, I am running! Earlier today, I officially filed the paperwork with the Minnesota Secretary of State to run for re-election to Congress.  Wi…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
May 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Remember, Reflect and Honor – Memorial Day

John, Earlier today, I was in White Bear Lake at Union Cemetery for the Memorial Day service. Our American flag was flying. There were prayers, speeches, and song. It was a somber event on a gray, rainy spring morning. John, Earlier today, I was in White Bear Lake at Union Cemetery for …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 10:29 PM

McCollum News: A look back on the week + Honoring our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     May 24, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   As families and communities prepare to gather this Memorial Day weekend in Minnesota, please join me in taking a moment to offer our gratitude…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 9:18 PM

McCollum News: Honoring our Fallen Officers During Police Week

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     May 17, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This Police Week, we remember all those who have died in the line of duty, including Burnsville Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge who …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 8:17 PM

McCollum News: New Minnesota State Flag Debut + This Week in Washington

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     May 10, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy (almost) Statehood Day! On May 11, 1858, Minnesota officially became the 32nd state. To celebrate, our new state flag makes its offici…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 5:24 PM

McCollum News: GOP House Votes to Remove Boundary Waters Protections

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     May 3, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   It was a busy week in Washington, and I was happy to kick it off by meeting with firefighters from Maplewood and across Minnesota, who stopp…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 11:30 PM

They’ll do whatever it takes John

John, I know it’s getting late, so I’ll keep this short. My campaign team just gave me an update on tonight’s end-of-month fundraising deadline, and I could use your help. John, I know it’s getting late, so I’ll keep this short. My campaign team just gave me an update on tonight’s end-o…
  Betty · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 5:01 PM

We have to take this seriously

John, In Minnesota, Republicans control four congressional seats. Democrats control four congressional seats. Minnesota is evenly split. John, In Minnesota, Republicans control four congressional seats. Democrats control four congressional seats. Minnesota is evenly split. All four Minn…
  Team Betty · [email protected]
April 28, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Fwd: Democracy is on the line.

Did you see Betty’s message, John? Despite every attempt from Republicans to stop our progress, last week, House Democrats passed President Biden’s aid package for Ukraine. This is a massive win for the Ukrainian people and democracy here and abroad. Did you see Betty’s message, John? D…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 10:59 PM

McCollum News: Fourth District Recognitions + Climate Virtual Update Recap

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     April 26, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Earlier this week, I hosted a Virtual Update featuring special guests Dr. Mark Seeley, Climatologist and Minnesota climate expert, and Dr.…
  Betty · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Democracy is on the line

John, For six months, the House Republican majority has blocked President Biden’s emergency aid package to Ukraine. With the people of Ukraine under constant attack from Russian missiles, the Trump MAGA Republicans stalled and prevented vital U.S. aid from being delivered. It gave the Russians an ad…