WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of an extraordinary man, Peter Yarrow, of the legendary folk trio, Peter, Paul and Mary. Peter passed away at home in New York City on January 7, 2025, at the age of 86. He is survived by his spouse, Mary Beth McCarthy Yarrow, children Christopher Yarrow and Bethany Yarrow and his beloved granddaughter, Valent  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 28, which would open the door to invasive surveillance and physical inspections of young women and girls as a condition of their participation in sports. Sports should be safe, accessible, and fair for everyone. Participating in sports helps young people develop skills like leadership and teamwork and buil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 33, the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. When a United States resident or business has income subject to taxation in another country, or vice-versa, they face double taxation and must pay both U.S. taxes and taxes of the other nation. However, the United States may enter into a tax treaty w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, posted the following statement in the Congressional Record on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career and contributions of Brainerd, Minnesota, broadcasting legend Ken Thomas. Ken's broadcasting journey began in 1978 at the WMIN radio station in Maplewood, Minnesota. Ken then moved to the Brainerd Lakes area, where he spent the next four decades hosting the morning show on WJJY-FM. Ken has had a number of   more