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Emmer bill prohibits excluding federal land from mining

October 3, 2017 by Editor in

From The Duluth News Tribune:

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., has introduced legislation that would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from excluding any National Forest land from mining without approval from Congress.

The bill, HR 3905, also would prohibit the establishment of any national monuments in Minnesota without Congressional approval.

The bill also would restore mineral leases to Twin Metals, the company which had been planning to build a large underground copper mine along the Kawishiwi River near Ely. Similar legislation to restore those leases already has advanced in the House.

The bill is co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn. And Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Minn. It does not apply to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness where mining is prohibited.

The bill is a reaction to a last-minute Obama administration move to withdraw the Twin Metals mineral leases and also exclude parts of the Superior National Forest from future mining until after a comprehensive environmental review is done on the impact of copper mining on the forest, including the BWCAW.

WWII Veteran and Ramsey Resident Recognized by Representative Emmer

WWII Veteran and Ramsey Resident Recognized by Representative Emmer

July 14, 2017 by Editor in

WWII Veteran and Ramsey Resident Recognized by Representative Emmer

US Representative Tom Emmer recently visited Ramsey to recognize resident, John Graw, a 97 year old World War 2 Veteran who served in Europe and North Africa as a Master Sergeant with the U.S. Army Air Force and as part of the Mediterranean Allied Air Force.  Representative Emmer presented John with a certificate of appreciation and a flag that had once flown over the nation’s capital.  John was also recognized by the Ramsey City Council and presented with a Key to the City in 2015.

[originally posted by the City of Ramsey]

Congressman Emmer Donates Care Package Items to Active Duty Military

Congressman Emmer Donates Care Package Items to Active Duty Military

March 31, 2017 by Editor in /

Otsego, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) met with Becky Carlson of Saint Cloud to donate items collected for her Troop Care Package Project.  The snacks, activities and personal care items were donated by Republican activists at local conventions during the late winter.

“Our community is fortunate to have someone like Becky willing to serve those who serve all of us,” said Congressman Emmer. “On behalf of all who donated, we’re glad we could contribute in some small way.”

In thanking the Congressman for organizing the collection drive and raising awareness of the demands placed upon deployed military, Carlson said, “you touched a lot of hearts today.”

Becky’s Troop Care Packages is a non-profit organization that sends monthly care packages to troops deployed to foreign nations as part of their service to our country.  She includes a hand written note with every package to express gratitude for their sacrifice and have been sending monthly packages for over 14 years.  In July 2014, Carlson received the “Eleven Who Care” Award from Kare 11.

For more information on Becky’s project, visit www.facebook.com/beckystroopcarepackages

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Emmer Named Deputy Chair of NRCC

January 12, 2017 by Editor in /

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced he has been named to the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)’s 2018 leadership team.  Chairman Steve Stivers (OH-15) has tapped Emmer to serve as his NRCC Deputy.

“I am honored to have been chosen to serve as Deputy Chair under our new leader, Chairman Steve Stivers,” said Emmer. “Election Day 2016 was a huge success, and I am excited to be part of this team as we work toward an even more victorious 2018! This incredible team of members and I share a commitment to representing all Americans here in Congress, and we will ensure the next class of Republicans do as well.”

“Since joining Congress, Congressman Emmer has spent tireless hours assisting his colleagues, Republican candidates and the party as a whole,” said Chairman Stivers. “Not only did Emmer work to ensure we maintained our Republican seats in Minnesota, but he stepped up to help and lend advice to candidates across the country. Emmer is a true team player who played an integral role in our successful November 8th, and I am looking forward to working with him and the rest of the NRCC leadership team to build on our recent success.”

Over the years Emmer has consistently worked to elect Republican candidates up and down the ticket, both in Minnesota and across the country. For the 2016 election, Emmer was appointed as NRCC Freshman Liaison as well as Deputy to Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy for the Young Guns program.  Since November, Emmer has helped newly elected members transition into Congress.

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Emmer Re-elected to Represent Minnesota’s Sixth District

November 8, 2016 by Editor in / /

Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement regarding his re-election to represent Minnesota’s Sixth District in Congress:

“Today, an incredible number of Americans showed up to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2016 general election. I am humbled and honored to have earned the vote of confidence by the great people of Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District. We had an extremely productive first term, and I look forward to continuing our efforts of reining in wasteful spending, reducing regulations affecting our daily lives and working to ensure the safety of all Americans. I am grateful for this opportunity and will not take it for granted.”

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