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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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 …
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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.…
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  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…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 7:22 PM

McCollum News: NEW bill to phase out "forever chemicals" + Celebrate Earth Day

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     April 19, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   If you missed it, a quick note that the Virtual Update originally scheduled for today will now take place on Thursday, April 25, at 1pm CT. …
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 8:23 PM

McCollum News: RESCHEDULED Virtual Update from Saint Paul with Special Guests Dr. Mark Seeley and Dr. Heidi Roop

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     April 18, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Due to the House Republican Majority’s last minute changes to the House voting schedule, tomorrow’s Virtual Update is rescheduled for next …
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April 12, 2024 at 4:56 PM

McCollum News: Taking Action to Protect Public Health + Earth Day Virtual Update

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     April 12, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   This week, the EPA made a major announcement: It has finalized the first-ever nationwide standards to limit PFAS in our drinking water. Re…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 6:54 PM

McCollum News: You're Invited to a Special Earth Day-Themed Virtual Update

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     April 11, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   I invite you to join me for a special Virtual Update from Saint Paul next Friday, April 19 at 10:30am for an Earth Day-themed conversation …
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  Betty · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 3:01 PM

John, before the weekend...

John, I wanted to catch you before you start your holiday weekend so I’ll make this quick. Our first public FEC deadline of this critical election year is coming up on Sunday night, and right now, we’re trailing our goal by about $12,000. John, I wanted to catch you before you start your…
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  Betty · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 5:03 PM

re: Sunday

John, I want to explain why the next five days are so important. After this Sunday, March 31, our campaign is required to disclose our year-to-date fundraising data publicly for the first time in this critical election year. John, I want to explain why the next five days are so important…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM

McCollum News: Government Funding Passes + EPA Bans Asbestos

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     March 22, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy Friday from a Washington in full bloom! I hope our late snow in Minnesota will help our own tulips soon enough!   EPA Takes Action to…
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  Betty · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM

We cannot afford to lose John

John, From floating cuts to Social Security and Medicare to promising a national abortion ban to the ever-present threat they pose to our democracy, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican allies make it clear every single day that Democrats cannot afford to lose in November. John, From flo…
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  Betty · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Social Security and Medicare are on the line

John, I represent tens of thousands of Minnesota constituents who depend on Social Security and Medicare for their livelihood, healthcare, and quality of life. John, I represent tens of thousands of Minnesota constituents who depend on Social Security and Medicare for their livelihood, h…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 7:39 PM

McCollum News: Vice President Harris Visits Saint Paul for Reproductive Freedoms Tour

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     March 15, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent, It was an honor to welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to Saint Paul yesterday for a visit that was part of her Fight For Reproductive Freedom…
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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 11:30 PM

A reminder of what’s at stake this year

John, I wanted to take a moment to personally reach out and remind you of what’s on the line in this year’s election. MAGA Republicans have thrown the House of Representatives into chaos, pandering to the most extreme elements of their base. John, I wanted to take a moment to personally …
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  Ben Brandt · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 5:40 PM

Many hands = light work

Got a second, John? We’ve seen a huge outpouring of support over the past 24 hours, but we’re not in the clear yet. I just ran the numbers again, and in order to hit our goal by our critical end-of-month fundraising deadline at midnight, we still need to bring in $5,467. Got a second, Jo…
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  Betty McCollum for Congress · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 11:32 PM

This is important John

John, Sorry to interrupt your evening, but this is important. Our next fundraising deadline is tomorrow at midnight, and we still need to raise $5,392 to meet our goal. John, Sorry to interrupt your evening, but this is important. Our next fundraising deadline is tomorrow at midnight, an…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 5:07 PM

McCollum News: Virtual Update Reminder

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     February 28, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Reminder: I invite you to join me for my next Virtual Update from Washington this Friday, March 1, at 12pm CT. Friday is the first deadli…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM

McCollum News: You're Invited to my next Virtual Update + Rondo Community Conversation

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     February 23, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, I invite you to join me for my next Virtual Update from Washington on Friday, March 1, at 12pm. March 1 is the next deadline for one of the …
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 5:32 PM

McCollum News: A busy week at home and in Washington while the House GOP continues its stunts

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     February 16, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, At the beginning of this week, I met with Mayors from around the Fourth Congressional District to discuss their priorities and how we can be…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 10:03 PM

McCollum News: Mississippi River Bill Reintroduced + Another Week of GOP Political Stunts

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     February 9, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, This week marks a major step forward in protecting the Mighty Mississippi River. I am so excited to announce that I reintroduced bicameral le…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM

McCollum News: Updates from DC + Minnesota

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     February 2, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawny Phil has predicted an early end to winter--which comes as no surprise given the record-high temps we've …
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  Betty · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 12:30 AM

John, this can’t wait

John, I don’t want to interrupt your evening, but I just got an urgent update from my campaign team, and this can’t wait. Our first fundraising deadline of this critical election year is just hours away, and we’re still just over $5,000 short of our goal. John, I don’t want to interrupt…
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  Ben Brandt · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Make sure you’re counted John

John – It’s Ben, Betty’s campaign finance director. I just ran the numbers ahead of our first fundraising deadline of the year tonight, and I have good news: We’ve made a ton of progress over the past 24 hours. John – It’s Ben, Betty’s campaign finance director. I just ran the numbers ah…
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  [email protected] · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 12:57 AM

The GOP must be stopped John

John, Every day, Donald Trump inches closer to the GOP nomination, and the stakes of this year’s election become sharper and sharper. John, Every day, Donald Trump inches closer to the GOP nomination, and the stakes of this year’s election become sharper and sharper. As Trump promises to…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 10:26 PM

McCollum News: Honoring a Longtime Tribal Leader + Investing in Our Infrastructure

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     January 26, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, This week, I have been traveling overseas as part of a Congressional Delegation to Japan in order to advance our shared diplomatic, economic,…
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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 1:19 AM

Dictatorship

John, Dictatorship. That is what all of us are staring at if Donald Trump is elected to the White House in 2024. Political prosecutions. Trump critics targeted. The military mobilized against American citizens. Dictatorship! This is from the Washington Post, and it is terrifying: John, D…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 9:49 PM

McCollum News: Shutdown Avoided + Green & Gold Congressional Aide

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     January 19, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, The view from my D.C. office window Friday morning. Can you find the Capitol? Thank you to everyone who attended my Virtual Update f…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 7:59 PM

McCollum News: Tomorrow's Virtual Update from Washington

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     January 16, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, Tomorrow (Wednesday, January 17) is my next Virtual Update from Washington, where I will discuss what's happening with federal government fu…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 7:12 PM

McCollum News: Virtual Update from Washington next Wednesday, Jan. 17

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     January 10, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, Now that Congress is in full swing for the second session of the 118th Congress, I invite you to join me for my next virtual Update from Wash…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 3:43 PM

McCollum News: Third Anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     January 6, 2024 Dear Fourth District Constituent, Today is January 6, 2024. Three years ago today, former President Trump incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Thousands of his support…
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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Happy holidays

John, This time of year, I’m grateful for the opportunity to spend time with my family and loved ones, reflect on 2023, and look ahead to the New Year. I count my blessings every day, thinking about all you do for this campaign, our country, and our democracy. John, This time of year, I’…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 5:26 PM

McCollum News: Holiday Greetings + Wrapping up 2023 in the Fourth District

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     December 22, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, Happy holidays! I wish a safe and joyous season to those celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the New Year in the coming weeks.  As we wrap …
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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 6:07 PM

I will not back down John

John, When AIPAC – the American Israel Public Affairs Committee – launches a political attack, they have one intention – destroy the target. Now, they have their sights set on me. John, When AIPAC – the American Israel Public Affairs Committee – launches a political attack, they have one…
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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 2:50 PM

Think about what this means John

John, Read this Washington Post headline and think about what it means: “Liz Cheney’s 2024 campaign mission: Defeat House Republicans” My former House colleague Liz Cheney, a conservative Republican, says our country is “sleepwalking into dictatorship... John, Read this Washington Post h…
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  Betty · [email protected]
December 12, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Tearing down the House

John, We are in the final weeks of 2023, a year filled with dysfunction and turmoil in the Republican-led U.S. House. While Republicans tear each other apart, they are also tearing down the House. John, We are in the final weeks of 2023, a year filled with dysfunction and turmoil in the …
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 5:46 PM

McCollum News: GOP Continues to Fail to Advance Priorities for Minnesota Families

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     December 11, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent, Last week in Washington, the House Republican majority again failed to advance annual spending bills that fund health care, infrastructure, …
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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 8:01 PM

What we’re up against John

John, With our critical end-of-month fundraising deadline coming up at midnight, I wanted to take a moment to remind you what we’re up against. John, With our critical end-of-month fundraising deadline coming up at midnight, I wanted to take a moment to remind you what we’re up against. …
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  Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 7:19 PM

Two new endorsements!

John, My campaign to win re-election to Congress and help Democrats take back the U.S. House in 2024 is running at full speed and we are building a great line-up of support. John, My campaign to win re-election to Congress and help Democrats take back the U.S. House in 2024 is running a…
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  Betty · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Democracy is under attack

John, I presided over the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump for inciting the January 6 insurrection. John, I presided over the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump for inciting the January 6 insurrection.  It was an honor to do my duty to the Constitutio…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 9:36 PM

McCollum News: Government shutdown avoided + Calling for an end to the violence in the Middle East

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     November 16, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   Thank you to everyone who was able to join me for my virtual update from Washington yesterday. If you missed it, you can watch the brief…
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  Betty · [email protected]
November 14, 2023 at 10:31 PM

We’ve seen this before John

John, The New York Times is reporting that Donald Trump will not only revive his administration’s draconian immigration policies but viciously expand them if he wins next year’s election. John, The New York Times is reporting that Donald Trump will not only revive his administration’s dr…
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  Congresswoman Betty McCollum · [email protected]
November 13, 2023 at 8:24 PM

McCollum News: Update from Washington

News from Representative Betty McCollum SUBSCRIBE   CONTACT ME     November 13, 2023 Dear Fourth District Constituent,   I invite you to join me for a virtual update from Washington this Wednesday, November 15, at 11:30am CT. Many of you have contacted me…
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