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Jul 31, 2012
New USDA Actions to Help Minnesota's Livestock Producers Cope with Drought
Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Walz Announce New USDA Actions to Help Minnesota’s Livestock Producers Cope With Drought
Jul 6, 2012
Disaster Declaration for Flooded Areas in MN
At the urging of Rep. Peterson and other members of the MN Delegation, the White House has issued a Disaster Declaration for Minnesota Communities devastated by flooding
Jun 20, 2012
Peterson Statement on Chippewa Tribe Settlement
Floor Statement: Rep. Collin Peterson regarding H.R. 1272, the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Disteribution Act
Jun 4, 2012
Alert: Refund Scheme - Military Disability Compensation
Issues: Veterans
Phony refund schemes related to military disability compensation
May 22, 2012
Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson Announce Critical Trade Office Will Stay Open to Assist Local Minnesota Exporters
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Klobuchar, Franken and Peterson pushed to keep open the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Office in Kazakhstan; closing the office would have hurt local Minnesota businesses that export their products to the country.
May 17, 2012
Peterson will host series of farm bill update meetings
Rep. Collin Peterson will be hosting a series of farm meetings next week throughout western Minnesota. Peterson will provide an update on the Farm Bill reauthorization process.
Apr 27, 2012
Peterson applauds DOL decision to withdraw child farm labor rule
"This proposed rule didn't make a lot of sense and seemed to be put together by people who don't understand agriculture," Peterson said.
Apr 5, 2012
USDA will help fund new critical access hospital in Warren
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson announced that USDA Rural Development has approved a loan of $13.5 million for construction of a new critical access hospital in Warren.
Apr 4, 2012
Peterson asks House leadership to consider rural-friendly USPS reforms
"We understand the devastating impact that a post office closure can have on a small community," Peterson said. "It doesn't make a lot of sense to shut down rural post offices without first considering a new business model that incorporates many other reforms."
Mar 29, 2012
Peterson gives testimony on cormorants in Natural Resources Committee
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson testified Thursday in the House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the “Cormorant Management and Natural Resources Protection Act” (H.R. 3074), bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Peterson which would cut through red tape and allow states to manage menacing overpopulations of cormorants.
