“When I needed to get something done in Congress, she was that person,” Walz said. “Knowing which levers you pull to get things done. I wanted a reputation for being effective and I followed her model.”
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"McCollum’s high-ranking post in the House’s new Democratic majority found her quickly mixing it up with the Trump administration. And it positions her to lead the push against the continued repeal or undermining of environmental regulations."http://www.startribune.com/low-key-but-well-connected-rep-betty-mccollum-accumulates-d-c-power/504625361/ …
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“As the new Cardinal of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, Congresswoman McCollum will be a strong voice for environmental protections and bold, forward-thinking investments to address the climate crisis,” Pelosi said in a statement to the Star Tribune.
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“The power of the purse is Congress’ most significant power,” said Rick Healy, former lead Democratic staffer on the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies. “To me it’s a no-brainer that she’s now Minnesota’s most powerful member of Congress.”
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