Congressman Keith Ellison

Reducing Student Debt

Rep Ellison will hold a Forum at the University of Minnesota on How We Can Address Growing Student Debt

http://ellison.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=996:student-debt-forum&catid=86:latest-news

The Inclusive Prosperity Act

Keith introduced legislation that would raise billions to invest in our economy by taxing highly speculative financial transactions.

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Common Sense Housing Investment Act

It realigns the mortgage interest deduction to better benefit families who need it most.

http://ellison.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=977:common-sense-housing-investment-act&catid=1:latest&Itemid=16

Back to Work Budget

Read the Congressional Progressive Caucus plan to get Americans Back to Work.

http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/back-to-work-budget/

Join a Discussion About U.S. Drone Policy

Join Congressman Ellison for a discussion on U.S. Drone Policy on April 3rd.

http://ellison.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=974:join-a-discussion-about-us-drone-policy&catid=86:latest-news

Keith Visits Somalia To Address Refugee Issues

Rep. Ellison is the first Member of Congress to visit Somalia since the United States recognized the Somali government earlier this year.

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Cut Loopholes, Not Jobs

Keith Introduced the Balancing Act, A Bill to Avoid Another Economic Crisis and Create 1 Million Jobs

http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/balancing-act/

Protecting Minneapolis Homeowners

Keith introduced a bipartisan bill to help struggling homeowners qualify for more affordable monthly mortgage payments which would cut foreclosure rates and strengthen the housing market

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/06/principal_reductions_bill.html

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Reducing Student Debt

The Inclusive Prosperity Act

Common Sense Housing Investment Act

Back to Work Budget

Join a Discussion About U.S. Drone Policy

Keith Visits Somalia To Address Refugee Issues

Cut Loopholes, Not Jobs

Protecting Minneapolis Homeowners

Press Releases

Friday, May 17

Rep. Keith Ellison Statement on Spike in Minnesota Gas Prices

MINNEAPOLIS--Today, Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-05) made the following statement in response to a sharp spike in gas prices in Minnesota: “A week before the busiest car travel weekend of the year, millions of Minnesotans are suddenly having to pay more for gas than eve...

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Friday, May 17

Rep. Ellison Reintroduces Bill Banning Atrazine

WASHINGTON--Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) has reintroduced legislation to ban the herbicide atrazine, a potent toxin that is the most prevalent herbicide found in Minnesota’s waters. This is the fourth time Ellison has introduced the legislation.

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Thursday, May 16

Rep. Keith Ellison: Stop Wasting the American People’s Time

MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after voting against the Patients’ Rights Repeal Act (H.R. 45), a Republican bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the 37^th time.

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Tuesday, May 14

Rep. Ellison Applauds Passage of Marriage Equality in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) today released the following statement after Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law legalizing same-sex marriage, making Minnesota the twelfth state in the Union to stand up for marriage equality:

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Wednesday, May 1

Rep. Keith Ellison on Nomination of Mel Watt to Oversee Federal Housing Finance Agency

MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), Member of the House Financial Services Committee and Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement after President Obama announced his intent to nominate Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC) to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which supervises Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

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Keith Ellison: My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma as they cope with loss of life and shelter from the tornado. Please share the American Red Cross link below to provide resources for those affected by the tornado. http://www.redcross.org/
Keith Ellison: Today is International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. As we celebrate progress made at home, I stand with human rights defenders around the world fighting for justice and inclusion.
Keith Ellison: Why Cutting Social Security is Such a Big Deal - Stand for Seniors. Go to www.progressivecaucus.org to find out more.
Rep. Keith Ellison Discusses Counterterrorism in the Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy - Rep. Keith Ellison Discusses Counterterrorism in the Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy.
Rep. Keith Ellison posted a photo:

03/11/2013
Rep. Keith Ellison posted a photo:

03/11/2013

Keith Ellison: My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma as they cope with loss of life and shelter from the tornado. Please share the American Red Cross link below to provide resources for those affected by the tornado. http://www.redcross.org/
Keith Ellison: Today is International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. As we celebrate progress made at home, I stand with human rights defenders around the world fighting for justice and inclusion.
Keith Ellison: Today the House will vote for the 37th time to take away health care coverage for millions of uninsured Americans. Yet they have yet to vote to repeal the sequester.
Keith Ellison: Was honored to celebrate the first Hmong-American Day this weekend. Still looking for the first Hmong President of the United States!
Keith Ellison: Once again, equality has found a home in Minnesota. http://1.usa.gov/10orOyN
Keith Ellison: Marriage takes love—that’s it. Great day for our state and our nation. Equality will always have a home in Minnesota.