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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Our last chance

John, As we celebrate the end of 2025 and ring in 2026, we’re also marking one of the most important moments for our campaign. I’m fighting extremist MAGA Republicans every day to restore sanity to our government and fight for you. But in order to continue that work and make sure we en…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM

McCollum News: Reflecting on the Past Year as we Welcome 2026

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME DECEMBER 31, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent, As we welcome 2026, we also reflect on the past year and the staggering challenges our nation endured – including a spiraling health care and affor…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM

I’m personally asking

John, This year, we’ve seen the dangerous consequences of the GOP running DC. They’re sending costs skyrocketing, they’re taking away access to healthcare, and they’re sowing division everywhere they can. This isn’t sustainable. The GOP has no businesses running our government, because…
  Mena Feleke · [email protected]
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM

The Deadline

John, Sorry to bother you — but this is too important to wait. We’re rapidly approaching the end of 2025, which means we’re reaching the most important deadline of the year.  After the ball drops on the new year, our fundraising numbers for the year will go public. We have to show just …
  Team Betty · [email protected]
December 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Upcoming Deadline

John, We’ll keep it quick: The end of the year marks the FEC deadline for Team Betty. After that, our fundraising numbers for the year go public for everyone to see. These next few days are critical to putting forward strong fundraising numbers and making sure we have the resources to …
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Happy Holidays to you and yours

John, From my family to yours, I wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! However you celebrate, I hope you’re able to spend time with those closest to you and feel the joy of the holidays. I can't thank you enough for all you’ve done for our campaign, and …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM

McCollum News: Wishing You & Your Family a Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa!

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME DECEMBER 23, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa! I'm sending my best wishes to you and your family for a holiday that’s warm and bright. I hope you’re able t…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM

McCollum News: Thousands of Minnesota Families’ Health Costs Will Skyrocket on Jan. 1 as Republican House Leaves DC Without Fixing Health Care Crisis They Created

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME DECEMBER 19, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy Hanukkah! I hope that the final weeks of 2025 bring joy, warmth, and quality time together with you and your loved ones.   The official…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Winning House Seats in the Upper Midwest

John, As the Dean of the Upper Midwest Congressional Delegation, I am proud to help campaign for and elect Democratic candidates for Congress across the region. There are seats across the upper Midwest that we’re ready to flip in 2026, but first we have to win the seats we already hold.…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM

McCollum News: Time Running Out for Congress to Fix Republican Health Care Crisis

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   DECEMBER 12, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent, Before the last election, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans promised the American people that they would lower the cost of living. They f…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM

McCollum News: We Will Not Be Divided. We are ONE Minnesota.

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME   DECEMBER 5, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Since long before statehood, Minnesota has been the homeland of the Dakota and Anishinaabe people. Today, their 11 sovereign Minnesota Tribes e…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM

I’m personally asking

Today marks the end of November, a month to give thanks. John, Today marks the end of November, a month to give thanks. This team, and having your support has meant the world to me — and I know you’re not ready to back down now. The end of the month means we have a chance to show just h…
  Mena (Team Betty) · [email protected]
November 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM

As November comes to a close

The last few days of November mark one final deadline before our campaign gets into gear for the end of the year. John, The last few days of November mark one final deadline before our campaign gets into gear for the end of the year. Our end of November goal is a key springboard for our …
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

I’ve been thankful to have supporters like you with me every step of the way. John, Happy Thanksgiving! 2025 has been a year filled with ups and downs, but I’ve been thankful to have supporters like you with me every step of the way. We know what is at stake next year, and I know with y…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM

McCollum News: Expressing Gratitude for Minnesotans Who Are Standing Up and Speaking Out

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 26, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy Thanksgiving! Because of the holiday, I'm sharing this newsletter with you early this week. I’m grateful to be back in Minnesota to meet …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM

McCollum News: After 54 Day Republican Shutdown of the U.S. House, Congress Finally Votes to Release Epstein Files

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 21, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   The U.S. government is open once again. The House was also back in session this week after 54 days of an inexplicable, unscheduled recess in the …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM

McCollum News: On Day 43 A Terrible Deal Fails to Address the Growing Trump-Republican and Health Care Crises

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 14, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Donald Trump and Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. For 43 days, they chose to shut down government and refused to e…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM

re: A Terrible Deal

I voted NO on the MAGA Republican bill that allows ongoing government without any fix to the shocking healthcare premiums Americans are starting to receive. John, I wanted you to hear directly from me. I voted NO on the MAGA Republican bill that allows ongoing government without any fix…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM

You’re Invited: Coffee with Betty — A Virtual Town Hall on the Republican Government Shutdown & Healthcare Crisis

SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 11, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Please join me for a virtual update on Thursday, November 13th at 12:00pm CST about the Republican government shutdown and health care crisis.  I strongly oppose the Senate’s temporary…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM

McCollum News: Day 38 of Trump-Republican Shutdown — Judge Orders Trump to Immediately Release Food Assistance for 42 Million Americans

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME NOVEMBER 7, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week President Trump broke his own record for presiding over the longest federal government shutdown in the history of the United States – 3…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Eyes turned to 2026

After this week’s historic and resounding victories for Democrats up and down the ticket, all eyes are on November 3rd, 2026. John, After this week’s historic and resounding victories for Democrats up and down the ticket, all eyes are on November 3rd, 2026.  The stakes are high. In les…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Bulldozers in the Boundary Waters

Republicans in Congress have introduced another proposal to wreck the Boundary Waters. John, Did you see the news on Friday? Republicans in Congress have introduced another proposal to wreck the Boundary Waters. But instead of pushing scientifically-unsound and toxic mining as they usu…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM

McCollum News: Day 31 of Trump-Republican Shutdown — Trump Attempt to Illegally Block Food Assistance for 42 Million Americans Stopped by Judge

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 31, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   I wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween. As children enjoy this day of trick or treating, I am deeply concerned about the dangerous tricks b…
  Betty · [email protected]
October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Why this fight matters

Donald Trump and the GOP created this mess, and now they refuse to join us in trying to fix it. John, The government is still shut down, and while my Democratic colleagues and I are trying to work together and find solutions, Republicans have been on vacation. It’s inexcusable that Repu…
  Team Betty · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Fighting obstructionist Republicans

Betty is fighting for you while Donald Trump and the GOP are looking out for themselves. John, While Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are keeping the government shut down for political games and the House out of session, Betty is in Washington fighting for the 440,000 Minnesotans who depend…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM

McCollum News: On Day 24 of Trump-Republican Government Shutdown, the Damage to Our Nation Gets Worse

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 24, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   We are in the fourth week of the Republican government shutdown. I spent this week in Washington and meeting with federal employees in Minnesota.…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Palestinians’ Rights Are Human Rights

Human rights are universal, not situational. John, Human rights are universal, not situational.  As both a citizen and a member of Congress, I have the freedom, even the obligation, to speak out and work for human rights – and that is what I will continue to do.  So let me be clear, Pale…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM

McCollum News: Day 17 of Trump/Republican Shutdown: Americans Face Devastating Health Care Cost Increases as House GOP Remains AWOL

     News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 17, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent, Republicans shut down the government 17 days ago because they refuse to negotiate with Democrats to lower health care costs for Americans. Sinc…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM

McCollum News: TRUMP/Republican Government Shutdown Day 10: Where are House Republicans?

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 10, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent, For ten days, Americans have been cut off from federal services they rely on and federal employees at FAA, TSA, and other agencies have been forced…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Minnesotans deserve leaders who show up

While Minnesotans are struggling with higher prices for everyday goods and services, rising health care costs, and cruel cuts to the basic government services that millions of people rely on, Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans are turning a blind eye. John, While Minnesotans are st…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM

McCollum News: Democrats Fight to Save the Affordable Care Act as Republicans Shut Down the Federal Government

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME OCTOBER 3, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   House Democrats returned to Washington this week in hopes of engaging in good faith negotiations to keep the government open and allow Americans a…
  Team Betty · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM

We need you today

This is our last chance to show how strong Team Betty is before the end-of-quarter fundraising goal at 11:59 PM tonight. John, This is our last chance to show how strong Team Betty is before the end-of-quarter fundraising goal at 11:59 PM tonight. After that, our fundraising numbers will…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Trump’s government shutdown

I’m heading back to Washington to try and avert Donald Trump and the GOP’s government shutdown. John, I’m heading back to Washington to try and avert Donald Trump and the GOP’s government shutdown.   While Democrats stand ready in D.C. to work to prevent a shutdown, MAGA Republicans have…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM

McCollum News: Trump & Republicans Refuse to Work With Democrats to Keep the Government Open and Fix the Republican Health Care Crisis

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME SEPTEMBER 26, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   The federal government will shut down in just four days unless Republicans in Congress work with Democrats to pass funding legislation that k…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Republicans can’t govern

Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican cronies are gutting healthcare for Americans, trampling on our constitutional rights, and raising costs on everyday goods and services. John, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican cronies are gutting healthcare for Americans, trampling on our constitut…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM

McCollum News: Republicans Fail to Pass a Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown, Refuse to Negotiate With Democrats

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME SEPTEMBER 19, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Republicans tell us they have a mandate. President Trump has told his party “don’t even bother” working with Democrats. Congressional Republica…
  Mena Feleke (Team Betty) · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Introducing myself

I wanted to introduce myself to you: my name is Mena Feleke, and I’m excited to be starting as Betty McCollum’s Deputy Finance Director! John, I wanted to introduce myself to you: my name is Mena Feleke, and I’m excited to be starting as Betty McCollum’s Deputy Finance Director! I joined…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM

McCollum News: We are all Paying the High Price of Trump's Economy

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME SEPTEMBER 12, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Donald Trump ran for his second term promising to lower prices on day one of his presidency. Instead, costs are going up for Americans, because…
  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM

My Star Tribune Op-Ed

Minnesotans are feeling the pain of rising energy costs, but instead of investing in solutions, Congressional Republicans are advancing legislation that would actively make the problem even worse. John, Minnesotans are feeling the pain of rising energy costs, but instead of investing in …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
September 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM

McCollum News: Jobs Report Shows a Weakening Economy as Trump/Republican Policies Take Hold

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   After spending the month of August in Minnesota meeting with constituents, nonprofits, and business leaders, I was in Washington this week as Con…
  Betty · [email protected]
September 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Celebrating Labor Day

This Labor Day, we celebrate the working people of America — and the labor movement that secured the rights so many of us now rely on: fair wages, the 40-hour work week, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job. John, This Labor Day, we celebrate the working people of America — and the la…
  Betty · [email protected]
September 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM

Meeting our August Goal

Donald Trump and his MAGA accomplices have made it abundantly clear they have no respect for the laws that govern our nation. John, Donald Trump and his MAGA accomplices have made it abundantly clear they have no respect for the laws that govern our nation. From issuing overreaching exec…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM

McCollum News: Minnesotans Mourn Tragic Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 29, 2025 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   I am heartbroken by the horrific gun violence that took place at Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday. As a mother and grandmother, the tragi…
  Betty · [email protected]
August 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Today’s tragedy in Minneapolis

My heart goes out to our neighbors in Minneapolis impacted by the horrific violence at Annunciation Catholic School this morning. John, My heart goes out to our neighbors in Minneapolis impacted by the horrific violence at Annunciation Catholic School this morning. It’s devastating that …
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM

McCollum News: Donald Trump & Republicans’ Policies Are Making East Metro Families Pay More for Less … and Minnesota Begins Our Great Get-Together!

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 22, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Donald Trump and House Republicans’ reckless economic policies are making seniors and families across the East Metro pay more for less. Their Big…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM

McCollum News: Minnesotans are Speaking Out to Say “Stop the Trump/Republican Cuts to Our Communities”

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 15, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Thank you for being an engaged constituent. In addition to reading my weekly newsletter, you are also speaking out at levels that are unprecedent…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM

MAGA redistricting: Stealing Democratic congressional seats

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are celebrating tax breaks for the rich, running up the debt, and taking healthcare and food away from children, the poor, and the disabled. John, Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are celebrating tax breaks for the rich, running up the debt, and taking he…
  Betty · [email protected]
August 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM

The newest attack on the Boundary Waters

Generations of Minnesotans have experienced the beauty, solitude, and true wilderness that makes our Boundary Waters Canoe Area an American treasure. John, Generations of Minnesotans have experienced the beauty, solitude, and true wilderness that makes our Boundary Waters Canoe Area a…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM

McCollum News: Connecting with Constituents, Hearing the Impacts of Trump & Republicans' Cuts on Our Communities

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 8, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   It's great to be back in Minnesota! Congress is in recess from Washington for the next month, but school's not out for me — I've been using this…
  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
August 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM

McCollum News: Jobs Report Indicates that Trump's Reckless Economic Policies and Tariffs are Hurting Americans' Pocketbooks

 News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME AUGUST 1, 2025   Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Thank you for tuning in every week to read my newsletter. This newsletter is the best way to receive up-to-date information from my office, and …