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Otsego, MN – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s refusal to support Israel through today’s United Nation Security Council Resolution vote:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement in regards to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service’s refusal to renew Twin Metals’ federal mineral leases for the proposed copper-nickel mine near Ely, MN.

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04) introduced the Advancing and Promoting Programming (APP) Act.

The APP Act creates a centralized website that aims to assist individuals and small businesses access to federal funding in the form of grants, programs, prizes and request for proposals for the creation of mobile and computer applications.

Washington, D.C. – Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) led a letter, along with more than a dozen of their colleagues from the Cuba Working Group, to President-elect Trump calling for the continued normalization of trade relations with Cuba and to empower the Cuban people. The Cuba Working Group was established to promote increased trade, travel and investment in Cuba, to open new markets, create jobs in both countries, promote human rights and improve the security posture of the United States.

Klobuchar and Emmer joined with a bipartisan congressional coalition and Cuban entrepreneurs to discuss how increased trade is benefiting American economy and allowing Cuba’s private sector to grow

Last year, Klobuchar introduced the bipartisan Freedom to Export to Cuba Act in the Senate to lift the trade embargo and knock down the legal barriers to Americans doing business in Cuba; Emmer has introduced the House companion version of the bill

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) today announced that his office will serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off site for the program hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

From now through December 20^th, 2016, Minnesotans can stop by Emmer’s district office in Otsego to donate new, unwrapped toys. Donations can be made Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm.

Otsego, MN – Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced he will be holding his tenth town hall of the year in Carver County next month.

When first taking office, Emmer promised to remain accessible and accountable to all Minnesotans in his district. He has more than fulfilled his promise which is proven by the fact that this upcoming town hall will be his 24^th town hall in his first term.