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Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement after witnessing his first State of the Union address:
“It’s encouraging to see that the President and the new Congress share many of the same goals. We all want to see affordable education, inexpensive and accessible healthcare, and a robust middle class. How we reach those goals is another matter.
In my first 10 days in Washington, I made it a priority to ensure that the work we do in the 114th Congress increases transparency in the Federal Government and holds President Obama, and his administration, accountable.
Otsego, Minn. -- Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced today the opening of his district office in Otsego.
The office is located at 9201 Quaday Ave. NE, Suite 206, Otsego, MN 55330 and will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Staff can be reached at (763) 241-6848.
The transparency of the United States Government is fundamental to our Republic. Unfortunately, the institution that has the greatest influence on our economy, the Federal Reserve (Fed), operates behind closed doors and is inaccessible, even to members of Congress.
On January 8, 2015, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) delivered his first speech on the House Floor, urging his colleagues to back the passage of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Watch the video here:
Washington, D.C. -- After attending a press conference yesterday on the repeal of the job-killing medical device tax, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) released the following statement:
“The medical device industry is a vital component of Minnesota’s economy and I am proud to be an original cosponsor on the repeal of the medical device tax. This tax, mandated by Obamacare, has stifled innovation and killed jobs across the state of Minnesota and it is imperative that we take the steps necessary to prevent further damage.