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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 8

    It's time to change the way we do politics. That's why I introduced my legislation, which overturns the disastrous Citizens United decision, and puts the power back in the hands of everyday Americans.

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  2. The President’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the is reckless, unwarranted, and it moves the world one step closer to the sobering probability that Iran could soon develop a nuclear bomb.

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  3. Ever had a question for Congressman Rick Nolan? Our video series provides constituents a chance to ask Rick anything. If you have a question you'd like to see answered in our next video series, comment, post, or Tweet it with the hashtag !

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  4. When things get chaotic in Washington, there is nothing better than enjoying some peace and quiet and maybe even a little turkey hunting if I’m lucky!

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  5. GOP blew up bipartisan, urban-rural coalition essential to passing a farm bill through both chambers & risk doing irreparable damage to future farm bills. The Chairman’s bill is a byproduct of a closed process and it’s opposed by folks on both sides of the aisle.

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  6. Want to take part in drafting legislation to combat the opioid crisis? Visit where you can view my proposed draft bill, download a copy, and submit comments or suggestions before COB on Friday, June 1, 2018. Let's make a difference together!

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  7. Last week, I introduced legislation to boost the IRS reimbursement rates for charitable drivers from 14 cents to 54.5 cents per mile, equalizing the charitable rate with the rate allowed for business travel. We depend on our volunteers. They should be able to depend on us.

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  8. May is Military Appreciation Month. America’s obligation to our military Veterans is permanent and sacred. We must ensure that the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to protect and serve us have the very best a grateful Nation can provide.

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  9. The House passed my bipartisan amendment requiring airlines to provide a simple one page explanation of consumer rights. FAA bill also included my amendment to fully fund ($6M) the Small Community Air Service Development Program, initially cut by $4.8M.

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  10. Mary and I visited the DNR walleye netting operation on the Pine River today. Walleyes are stripped of over 70 million eggs and sperm before release. The eggs are taken to a DNR hatchery, with the last stop being our Minnesota lakes. Good for fish and good for fishing!

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  11. Our thoughts and support are with the victims and the incredibly brave first responders in this ongoing situation. We pray for everyone's safety and recovery as the battle continues to control the fire and assess the damage.

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  12. Today, I stood side by side with advocates, survivors and friends from across the country at the Rally at our Nations’ Capitol to represent the dying from . We can no longer afford to ignore the facts!

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  13. It was my pleasure to have University of Minnesota Duluth Associate Professor of French Studies Dana Lindaman, Ph.D. as my guest at the President of France, Emmanuel Macron’s, address to Joint Congress today. Here we are with .

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  14. My “Last Dish Effort” Tater Tot Hot Dish tied for 1st at the MN Congressional Hot Dish Competition. Here in MN, Hot dish is a way of life, it exemplifies the MN qualities we hold dear - warmth, togetherness, creativity, and not too much spice.

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  15. Tomorrow, we STAND UNITED on the east lawn of the US Capitol to call on Congress to declare a National Emergency! To demand needed research funding! die from Lung Cancer, Congress needs to see what this disease looks like!

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  16. My Opioid Advertising and Prescriber Prohibition Act of 2018 BANS advertising and marketing of dangerous, highly addictive pain-killing opioids. Here’s link to what the had to say on last Sunday’s editorial page:

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  17. In 2 days, advocates from across the country will descend on the east front of Capitol to demand that Congress declare Lung Cancer a National Emergency. Let’s STAND TOGETHER to tell Congress death toll is not acceptable!

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  18. These longer days are great. After a full schedule of meetings around the Brainerd area today, I still had time to get out and do some work with the chainsaw before dark.

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  19. All Minnesotans are so proud of the crown jewel of our National Park System . Join me in celebrating “America’s Best Idea” during National Park Week from April 21st – April 29th: . Get out and enjoy this treasured place!

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  20. Each day 433 people die of . Stand with me and be the change by joining & lung cancer advocates at the US Capitol Building this Thursday 4/26 for The Life & Breath Rally starting at 10am.

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  21. House pushes 46 million -income and disabled toward hunger and malnutrition. Destructive measure undermines .

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