Deleted Tweets From Betty McCollum, D-Minn.
Betty McCollum's accounts: BettyMcCollum04
Tracking Since: February 13, 2013
For 50 years, the GOP said states should decide on abortion. Now that places like Arkansas are deciding to protect reproductive rights, extreme Republicans are proposing a national abortion ban to control women. We must keep fighting to #DefendWomensRights & reproductive freedom.
Success stories like Wah Lwe’s make me proud to bring home #CommunityProjectFunding to boost our local workforce in the East Metro (like the $3.3 million for @iupat82/@FTIUpperMidwest). I strongly support HHH Job Corps & Apprenticeship programs that expand opportunities! https://t.co/tnizO09hjb
RT @dylanotes: Questions for @AIPAC: Where is the line drawn between defending Israel from any criticism or inquiry & enabling the worst… QT @AIPAC: Let’s call the McCollum bill what it is: A baseless libel against Israel and U.S. officials managing our aid progr… https://t.co/Vql8AZotfz)
Today Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune became the first Black woman to have a statue in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol! Dr. Bethune was a champion of racial and gender equality, a fearless civil and human rights activist, and an education advocate. https://t.co/Jp6hLHlDWr
Investing in workers and workforce development are critical to building a 21st-century economy that works for everyone. I'm so impressed by FTIUM's commitment to workers' mental health & well-being. (2/2) https://t.co/U4oBqM1wGp
I visited @FTIUpperMidwest today to learn more about their programming after securing $2 million for the Apprenticeship Pathways to Resolve Inequity for Access program in our FY22 @AppropsDems funding package. This program expands good-paying jobs to more communities. (1/2) https://t.co/h0v64JDrKs
Improving global health & food security, shoring up democracy, fighting the climate crisis – these are priorities we must invest in with our partners across the globe to build the future we want. My remarks on the FY 23 State & Foreign Ops @AppropsDems bill we approved today ⬇ https://t.co/imsriyznD6
A big congratulations to @urbanrootsmn in St. Paul for receiving a federal @USDA Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) grant to improve access to healthy food in our community!
A big congratulations to @UrbanRoots in St. Paul for receiving a federal @USDA Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) grant to improve access to healthy food in our community! https://t.co/0JrMLXKD6o
Honored welcome to @POTUS to the memorial service today for Vice President Mondale. He was a champion for the Scenic St. Croix River & the Boundary Waters, a remarkable legislator, and a great friend. You can watch remembrance livestream here: https://t.co/KTMQ37ud84 https://t.co/VzZTVINsUn
@Interior @AppropsDems I discussed the president’s budget request for Indian Country with @SecDebHaaland. We need these investments to support Native American families, rebuild dilapidated BIE schools, and support tribal self-governance. https://t.co/KWB7Cq1BOC
Tours are back in D.C.! My office was happy to help the Studer family from MN-04 plan their upcoming trip. ⬇ QT @TODAYshow: Tours of the U.S. Capitol will resume today for the first time in two years. @GarrettHaake has the details. https://t.co/irZw4QXjtX)
RT @BettyMcCollum04: Coming up soon – watch live here: https://t.co/w3fe90sKvQ QT @BettyMcCollum04: Tomorrow evening, I’ll lead the Minnesota Congressional delegation and the House of Representatives in a moment of… https://t.co/xm96gHtVZD)
RT @SunriseBanks: @BettyMcCollum04 @AppropsDems Thank you, Rep. McCollum! We’re so thrilled to have been awarded these funds so that… https://t.co/PTv2tOajQ0
RT @PrepareProsper: We welcomed @BettyMcCollum04 to our main office on Tuesday. She presented P+P with a plaque of the Congressional Re… https://t.co/9OcqJvlWyM
As we honor #MLKDay, let’s resolve to continue his fight for justice by using the tools available to us to strengthen access to the ballot box for all Americans. Let’s make the #JohnLewisAct law. https://t.co/dCubaEguCk https://t.co/VXwyhprF07
Today I wrote to @SpeakerPelosi with other House national security leaders asking for support for our language to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force. I voted against the Iraq War and it's long past time Congress repeal this AUMF. https://t.co/z8vIl0zI6u
RT @AppropsDems: Government funding is essential to strengthen our communities, care for our veterans, and protect our national secu… https://t.co/tjzayFsHjg
Tomorrow: Hosted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, the second annual CommUNITY Day is a free event is dedicated to sharing and learning about Dakota culture and history. More details: https://t.co/z86ynIyiJr
Excellent op-ed from Becky Rom of @savethebwca. Sulfide-ore copper mining would harm this precious ecosystem & it is up to Congress & the Biden admin to protect this federal Wilderness. My bill, HR 2794, will permanently protect the #BWCA. #SaveTheseWaters https://t.co/crDgJkch1k
RT @MNagriculture: Thank you to all those who farm the land, care for the environment, grow the crops, fruits and vegetables, and tend… https://t.co/o597RvapZb
Federal gov't shutdowns mean critical services like health care, education, & public safety for tribes are disrupted, causing harm & instability. I've introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate this risk with advanced appropriations for Indian Country. https://t.co/xoHUwxQ90n https://t.co/EqeIhWCXfa
RT @DeptofDefense: .@SecDef: That's why we fly the black-and-white flag of the @POWMIAFamilies1. And that's why we commemorate this sp… https://t.co/ATnZa0U5I0
Tweet: The @USFWS’ federal duck stamp contest, which has generated more than $1.1 billion for conservation efforts across the U.S., will no longer require artists to incorporate hunting into their entries. https://t.co/hDynSKszjZ
RT @SecDef: Happy 246th birthday to the @USArmy. I was #ProudToServe then, and I’m proud to serve now as your Secretary. Thanks for all you… QT @USArmy: Today, the #USArmy commemorates its 246th birthday by honoring the courage of the American Soldier. We are gratef… https://t.co/LRrYTNPGTY)
Congratulations to Allison Tran of Mounds View High School for winning the 2021 #CongressionalArtCompetition in MN-04! Find the full announcement & link to an online gallery to view all the entries here: https://t.co/wgXoUNXOao https://t.co/UEfUPmgshV
The Muslim Ban is simply discrimination based on religion – and it is still hurting families. I’m voting for the #NoBanAct to rescind this harmful ban and realign U.S. policy with our fundamental American principles of freedom & equality for all. #NoMuslimBanEver
This morning, we woke up to the news of yet another mass shooting. We cannot become numb to these headlines. The Senate should take up House-passed legislation to take steps to this epidemic of end gun violence. https://t.co/PRuIygeMgq
Today @AppropsDems reviews the @ForestService budget, including Pres. Biden's plan to conserve 30% of our land & water by 2030. I support investments at USFS to fight climate change & protect our clean water. #30x30 #BWCA #SaveTheseWaters Watch live: https://t.co/meVsbh7VKi
RT @alalejandro: A vision of a world upholding the rights of children & helping every child thrive starts w/ youth optimism+advocacy… https://t.co/wjoX1ypV4B
Cybersecurity, nuclear modernization, and Overseas Contingency Operations are critical issues that must be confronted as their impact on national security and the fiscal security of our nation will require making smart, strategic choices. Watch live: https://t.co/0qjJkjYylB QT @AppropsDems: TUESDAY: At 2 PM Defense Chair @BettyMcCollum04 will lead @AppropsDems in a hearing on the future of defense spending.)
Workers at the St. Paul Park Refinery represented by @Teamsters120 deserve a fair contract from @MarathonOil. I am proud to stand with workers demanding that safety be priority #1.
Thanks to @Teamsters120 for hosting a food drive for striking families & others this Saturday & Sunday (Jan. 30-31) in St. Paul Park. Starting at 2 pm, free food boxes will be handed out on a first come, first served basis to anyone needing assistance. https://t.co/6ovLbB2UcU
Congratulations to Sec. Lloyd Austin on his confirmation as the 28th Secretary of Defense, and the first African American to hold the position. I looking forward to working with him to keep America strong, secure, and successful. https://t.co/t20OfWVu1w
Today is swearing in day, marking the beginning of the 117th Congress. I’m honored to serve the people of MN’s 4th District & am ready to get to work to defeat COVID-19, save lives & livelihoods, and work with the Biden-Harris administration to #BuildBackBetter. Onward!
Removing Confederate names and memorials that glorify racism and slavery is the right thing to do – and is one step we can take to ensure our national parks and other public spaces are open and inviting to all. https://t.co/b0Dfmsjjo6 QT @EENewsUpdates: A push to ban Confederate symbols at national parks in a year-end spending bill may not pan out this Congress, espe… https://t.co/hO34V5rdhB)
Midwest governors remind us that when it comes to fighting this virus, we’re all on the same team. Let’s #MaskUpMN! https://t.co/pRkUWdotvP
Heading into the colder months, resources are available from the state and utility providers for residents needing heating assistance: ▪️ https://t.co/Tt9t8wsoea ▪️ https://t.co/LHoLCEHSgN ▪️ https://t.co/VqeBC5m1gz
RT @AppropsDems: NEW: The House has passed the second FY2021 minibus - a government funding package that invests #ForthePeople. The… https://t.co/t8pzY641vb
Congratulations Grant Aluciems of Stillwater Area High School on accepting your appointment to the U.S. Military Academy! Best wishes, Grant! #USMA https://t.co/vEzAdLwRnI
Demanding justice and an end to state-sponsored violence must be a local, national, and global priority. I appreciate this letter writer’s views on #HR2407, highlighting the importance of advancing justice, equality, and freedom for all. https://t.co/JahkJwyPZS
Reminder: The Midway Community Food & Empowerment Project is accepting donations today from 10-1 in St. Paul. Find a full list of needed items & more details here: https://t.co/FpIhvBfyKk
https://t.co/uN0QAKk7wa QT @GovTimWalz: UPDATE: This press conference will be held at 10:30 am.)
I’m proud to represent the vibrant & diverse Hmong, Karen, & Vietnamese communities in MN-04. Our community has been made stronger with their presence & contributions: https://t.co/ElaNyvUT2X
$3 million in additional funding from #CARESAct has arrived to support 4th District Community Health Centers. CHCs are the backbone of our health system and these funds are critical during the #COVID19 crisis, but Congress must provide more CHC funding in the next relief package. https://t.co/oHCh9p7Qva
In 2016, MN courts ruled students defrauded by for-profit Globe University & MN School of Business can get a tuition refund. Today, these students are still waiting. My Dem colleagues and I wrote @BetsyDeVosED asking her to take action & right this wrong. https://t.co/BZtkpvG1bZ
RT @sarahkliff: This is 100% false. https://t.co/7CkNXi6Eah https://t.co/zOF9MxeTQi QT @SpeakerRyan: VERIFIED: MacArthur Amendment strengthens AHCA, protects people with pre-existing conditions. https://t.co/6W7bDEO40r)
By once again delaying Congressionally-approved funding, the Trump admin has irresponsibly mismanaged important int'l conservation efforts through @USFWS grants. Chairwoman Lowey & I expressed our concerns to Sec. Bernhardt: https://t.co/nHBamEbT31
Tune in live on Facebook this Tuesday at noon ET/11am CT as I’m joined by @RepDeanPhillips and @MNSteveSimon to announce bipartisan legislation to help strengthen protections for victims of stalking and domestic violence. #SafeAtHomeAct https://t.co/7ICHSgPZ9A