U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Sunday June 16, 2024 ( 3 items ) |
Following Rep. Craig Push, House Scraps Pay Raise for Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Last night, following a push led by U.S. Representative Angie Craig to block a pay raise for Congress, the House scrapped plans to increase Member pay.
Rep. Craig led a call with Reps. Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to congressional leaders, urging them to focus on lowering costs for working families instead of giving themselves a raise.
"I'm glad congressional leaders listened to our call
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Rep. Craig Statement on Partisan NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig voted against the National Defense Authorization Act in the House, which passed overwhelmingly along party lines.
Last week, Rep. Craig called on congressional leaders to help pass a bipartisan NDAA that helps servicemembers and their families and safeguards our national security - free from "poison pill" policy riders.
The bill House Republicans brought to a vote co
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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Pushing for Investments in South Metro
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced a push for federal investments for 15 community projects across the Second District.
Each year, Members of Congress can submit up to 15 local projects for consideration in annual government funding legislation.
Rep. Craig's FY25 submissions focus largely on public safety, infrastructure and public health.
"I'm proud to help advance these 15 initiatives th
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