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Wednesday, May 22

Ellison Calls for Expanded Affordable Housing Presence in Minneapolis

WASHINGTON—In advance of a meeting with Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Maurice Jones, Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-05) wrote HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan calling for the expansion of the Minneapolis Multi-family housing office. HUD announced on April 30th that the Minneapolis multi-family field office staff would be relocated as part of a nationwide consolidation. In response, Rep. Ellison organized a meeting with Rep. Betty McCollum (MN-04) Deputy Secretary Maurice Jones and Marie Head, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multi-Family Housing. 

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Wednesday, May 22

Rep. Ellison Stands Against Endangering Our Environment to Fill Big Oil’s Pockets

WASHINGTON—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), Co-Chair of the Progressive Caucus and Chief Deputy Whip, released the following statement today on the Northern Route Approval Act, which rewrites environmental laws to put more money in the pockets of oil companies :

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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 ever before. This takes money out of the pockets of working people in the middle of a slow recovery, and causes real economic pain for Minnesotans already struggling to get by.

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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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  • Keith Ellison: Two years ago, a Tornado hit my neighborhood of North Minneapolis, damaging thousands of homes and ravaging our community. As we help those affected by the tornado in Oklahoma, we continue our own recovery.

  • 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

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