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Minnesota Gopher Men’s Hockey Coach to Retire After Incredible 19 Seasons

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) took to the House floor to recognize the outstanding career of Minnesota Gopher Men's Hockey Coach Don Lucia as he prepares to retire after 19 seasons:

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“Mr. Speaker, 

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement after opposing the $1.3 trillion Omnibus Appropriations Act for 2018:

Emmer's STRESS Act will reauthorize the Farm and Ranch Assistance Network program to make mental health treatment more available for farmers 

Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. State Department’s announcement that the U.S. Embassy in Havana will continue to operate as an unaccompanied post, the bipartisan Congressional Cuba Working Group responded:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the release of the President’s infrastructure plan, today Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) outlined specific positive provisions for Minnesota. The plan devotes new funding for Minnesota’s roads and bridges by providing $200 billion to incentivize $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments across the nation. In addition, the plan prioritizes investments in rural America, returns decision-making to state and local governments, removes burdensome regulations, and invests in a modern workforce.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement on H.R. 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate today confirmed Justice David Stras to serve on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals:

“Today I am delighted to congratulate Justice David Stras who has rightfully been confirmed to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Justice Stras possesses a sharp legal aptitude in the areas of federal courts, constitutional law, and has a mindset for, in his own words, the ‘proper, limited role of the judiciary.’