Lois
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I believe in equal rights.
When I was down in Meeker County last weekend, MN State House candidate Mali Anderson was wearing a shirt that said "Land of the free because of the BRAVE" & a button that said "vote like your daughter's future depends on it." The shirt made me think about the importance of Memorial Day. The button made me remember one of the reasons I'm running for Congress is to make sure my daughters have the same rights my wife had when she was their age. #MN07 #WeCanDoBetter
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Today, Aimee Bock, the ringleader behind the largest COVID-era fraud scheme in the nation, was sentenced to 500 months in prison.
Stealing taxpayer dollars is a slap in the face to hardworking Minnesotans. Stealing hundreds of millions meant to feed hungry children is downright despicable.
Her sentencing sends a clear message: We are cracking down on fraud in Minnesota, and anyone found guilty of stealing will be held accountable.
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ICYMI: Last week, the House passed legislation to permit the sale of year-round, nationwide E15.
⬇️Read my op-ed below on why this is a win for farmers, families, and American energy independence.
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NEW: Federal prosecutors charge 15 people in what officials describe as a massive $90 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (@GOPMajorityWhip) explains how more accountability is coming at the highest levels.”
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Minnesota Republicans are heading into their state convention next weekend with a high-stakes decision: Who should lead the party’s fight for governor?
House Speaker Lisa Demuth, businessman Kendall Qualls and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell are all vying for the party’s nomination. But each represents a very different vision for the party.
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I had a very productive visit to Bushmills Ethanol in Atwater to discuss the future of biofuels. We discussed the need for permanent, year-round E15 legislation, which I am proud to announce has now passed the House. I am also working to ensure tax credits like 45Q provide the certainty our producers need to stay competitive.
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This Infrastructure Week, @TransportGOP passed the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act. This is the most significant surface transportation bill in decades as it will make major investments in traditional infrastructure and cut red tape so these projects can get built.
The BUILD America 250 Act contains many wins for Minnesota and I was proud to help pass it out of committee. On to the House Floor! Learn more: tinyurl.com/2mttc5kf
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🚨The mastermind behind the Feeding Our Future fraud scam in Minnesota just earned herself 41.5 YEARS IN PRISON.
@GOPoversight exposed how Governor Tim Walz & AG Ellison allowed this fraud to happen.
Democrats: protecting the system, not the taxpayer.
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Ruth🟧🟦 ,💔@BoughRuth
Republicans have done nothing to stop the fleecing of the Americans tax dollars, they have delivered high groceries prices and high utilities and skyrocketing healthcare premiums and high gas prices a deficit 39 trillion and climbing huge tax cuts to billionaires #VoteBlue26
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It was an honor to have the highest-ranking Catholic in the U.S. government, @VP Vance, join us at Catholic Connections this morning.
The Vice President, who is from Ohio, shared his testimony, his faith, and the importance of living out our values through service to others.
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Today was a good day for justice and accountability in the state of Minnesota.
Aimee Bock, the ringleader of the $250 million Feeding our Future fraud, was sentenced to over 41 years in prison.
The @DOJFraudDiv indicted 15 people for defrauding over $90 MILLION from health care programs in our state.
And this is just the beginning. More accountability is coming—even at the highest levels.
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@GOPMajorityWhip Hint: they're taking cutesy pictures with their 'boots.'
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Joe Scarborough@ScarboroughNow
“This is the most corrupt thing I’ve ever seen from an American president. Where in the hell are my Republican colleagues?”
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It was great to tour the Ag Processing Inc. facility in Dawson! It was a pleasure to meet with the team, tour the facility, and see firsthand how they are leading the way in soybean processing and biodiesel production.
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Today, the House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a significant step toward making the American Dream of home ownership attainable again.
This critical legislation cuts through unnecessary red tape, encourages homebuilding, and increases access to affordable housing for American families. I urge the Senate to quickly pass this bill and send it to President Trump’s desk!
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@PatGarofalo @RepPeteStauber Apparently folks are mad about the BWCA stuff. I think there’s someone named Swenson(?) running against him and people like her.
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I asked a Duluth client this morning for all the Duluth gossip.
She said, we are on a mission to get rid of @RepPeteStauber.
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@StarTribune Assault weapons are the weapon of choice for mass shootings. Ban them. It made a big difference last time.
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Tomthunkit™@TomthunkitsMind
Poway: AR-15 Aurora: AR-15 Orlando: AR-15 Parkland: AR-15 Las Vegas: AR-15 Sandy Hook: AR-15 Umpqua CC: AR-15 Waffle House: AR-15 Texas Church: AR-15 San Bernardino: AR-15 Tree of Life Synagogue: AR-15 Come On, People. Wake Up.
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Olson: Even after Annunciation, Minnesota GOP blocks gun reform startribune.com/mn-legislative…
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WATCH: @GOPMajorityWhip speaks in support of the Keeping Deposits Local Act:
“Reciprocal deposits are secure, fully FDIC-insured deposits that enable community banks to retain local funds, while at the same time ensuring those deposits remain protected. … Simply put, this bill brings our laws in line with today's economic realities. It gives banks much-needed flexibility and offers local communities better access to capital, all while making our banking system more resilient.”
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The House is now considering H.R. 3234, Keeping Deposits Local Act, by @GOPMajorityWhip.
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A huge congratulations to my friend and House colleague, @barrforsenate, on tonight’s big win. Andy Barr is going to be a GREAT senator for Kentucky and help us move forward our America First agenda in the U.S. Senate!
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@RepPeteStauber @HouseSmallBiz Any chance your small business owners would be interested in blanket pardons?
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FactPost@factpostnews
🚨 Trump's IRS settlement now includes a clause from DOJ effectively granting Trump a blanket pardon for any past or present tax crimes.
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Recently, I was proud to welcome Minnesota 8th’s very own Bemidji Woolen Mills to the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase hosted by the @HouseSmallBiz Committee. Bemidji Woolen Mills embodies the resilience, craftsmanship, and community spirit that define America’s small businesses.
It was an honor to invite them to this showcase to celebrate their success and highlight exactly who House Republicans are fighting for here in Washington.
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.@VP is absolutely right. Fraud is not a victimless crime. It’s blatant theft from taxpayers and vulnerable Americans.
The @WHFraudTF is combating these anti-American crimes at a historic pace.
Minnesota lit the flame, now every fraudster in America is ON NOTICE.
Rapid Response 47@RapidResponse47
.@VP highlights some of the recent work of the @WHFraudTF: We've seen hundreds of millions of dollars of fraudulent loans that were being handed out through @SBAgov that we've identified and stopped—and also, we've started prosecuting some of the criminal activity."
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Minnesotans are fed up with the rampant fraud and expect decisive action to prevent these abuses from occurring in the future.
That’s why I introduced the Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act to ensure federal health care programs are never exploited by bad actors ever again.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/389p34vm
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