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Collin Peterson - forThe U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 7th congressional district, serving since 1991, and the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.
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Rep. Peterson pushes regulatory reform bill ...
... to ‘reduce unnecessary burden on job creators’ Rep. Collin Peterson is pushing a regulatory reform package that has CEOs singing praises and good government groups concerned. The Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 would reform the way federal agencies make rules in order to “reduce unnecessary burdens on job creators.” Opponents of the bill, which was introduced Thursday, say it will stifle health, safety and environmental standards. Under the proposed legislation, a new regulation would need to have advanced public notice and public comment and be based on ...
Peterson says Safety Net for Dairy Industry is Crucial
The following article is an op-ed article from House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn. concerning the dairy industry and the issue of improving the dairy program. "It has been nearly three years since the combination of declining milk prices and escalating input costs devastated the dairy industry. Many producers were forced out of business while others just barely managed to survive. The dairy safety net did not work in 2009 and it won’t work if similar events occur now. Current dairy programs are not keeping pace with the challenges facing today’s ...
Peterson, Simpson Introduce The Dairy Security Act of 2011
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., and Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, today introduced The Dairy Security Act of 2011. The legislation will replace current, outdated dairy programs with new risk management tools addressing the realities of today’s dairy industry, such as rising input costs and a growing export market. “If we have another crisis like we had in 2009, when milk prices dropped and input costs skyrocketed, I fear we could lose half our dairies. The dairy safety net did not work then and it won’t work if similar events occur ...
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Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 6/9/2017 Beardsley Water Towerin Big Stone County Dear Friends, While U.S. Senate Hearings dominated the headlines, I spent much of this week in Washington D.C. meeting with constituents who are focused on improving the infrastructure of their communities. I also welcomed the Premier of Manitoba to my office as part of the ongoing conversation surrounding NAFTA renegotiation and trade between Canada and the United States. On another trade issue, an agreement in principal was reached between the U.S. and Mexico which could have significant impact on our local sugar producers. I also met with many of our homegrown advocates and producers, including the National Young Farmers Coalition, the Minnesota Grain and Feed Association, and Minnesota Agri-Women. Finally, I’d like to congratulate all of the students graduating across the Seventh District on their accomplishments! Sincerely,Congressman Collin C. PetersonMinnesota 7th District Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Graduation Photo courtesy of Taylor Lu |
Peterson Statement on the Shooting in Alexandria, VA Congressman Collin C. Peterson (D-MN) made the following statement today in regards to the shooting in Alexandria, VA. “My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families of the shooting at baseball practice this morning. This was a horrific act and I commend Capitol Police for their bravery and efforts which likely saved many lives,” Peterson said. “I joined my colleagues today on the House Floor as a sign that we are Americans first.” |
Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 5/26/2017 Big Stone County Dear Friends, This week I met with the American Association of Crop Insurers, AgQuest Financial Services, Minnesota Farm Bureau, the Organic Trade Association, and the Farm Journal Foundation to discuss methods to strengthen our rural economy and support those who work so diligently to feed the world. I visited with Lions Club International and the Minnesota Association of Townships to talk about supporting Minnesota’s small towns and joined representatives from the Nashville Songwriters Association to discuss the arts community, briefly playing a song or two. Finally, I hope everyone takes the time this Memorial Day to recognize the valiant men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. Sincerely,Congressman Collin C. PetersonMinnesota 7th District Honoring Memorial Day On Monday I will travel to Pelican Rapids to participate in their community Memorial Day ceremony. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for U.S. soldiers who were killed in mil |
Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 6/2/2017 A storefront in Lac Qui Parle County Dear Friends, It's been a busy week at home in Minnesota’s Seventh District, and I was honored to join Pelican Rapids in their Memorial Day event to recognize those brave soldiers who defended our freedom with their lives. I also visited the North Ottawa Impoundment site near Tintah to discuss improving our rural watershed and spent today in Hutchinson taking part in their annual Dairy Days celebration. Sincerely,Congressman Collin C. PetersonMinnesota 7th District Memorial Day event Photo courtesy of Pelican Rapids Press On Monday I was pleased to attend the Pelican Rapids Memorial Day ceremony. With more than 400 people in attendance, the ceremony was a solemn example of a community coming together to honor our fallen heroes. When I served on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I worked to encourage offices to display a black POW-MIA flag. These are now flown in nearly every office in Washington D.C. My hope is that this will help us remember |
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