Honoring veterans on Memorial Day

Throughout our history, America has fought not to conquer but to liberate. We go to war reluctantly, because we understand the high cost of war. Those who have given their lives to defend America have the respect and gratitude of our entire nation.
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Award from Lutheran Services in America

Rep. Peterson was honored to receive an award from Lutheran Services in America recognizing his faith-inspired public service. Lutheran Services in America represents over 300 health and human services organizations from across the country, and they work together on behalf of their neighbors on issues like health care, aging and disability, community development, and more.
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Peterson honored by U.S. Chamber

Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber presents the Spirit of Enterprise award to Congressman Peterson.
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Minnesota Congressional Hotdish Competition

On April 10, Minnesotans in the Senate and House gathered for a friendly cook-off at the 3rd Annual Minnesota Delegation Hotdish Competition. First place went to Rep. Walz but my hotdish finished in a close second.
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Latest News

Honoring veterans on Memorial Day

May 24, 2013 Press Release

This Memorial Day, I wish to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We remember the many thousands of brave soldiers who have fallen while fighting on our behalf

ND, Minnesota delegations: WRDA legislation key for permanent flood control in Red River Valley

May 23, 2013 Press Release

Senators John Hoeven, Heidi Heitkamp and Amy Klobuchar and Congressmen Kevin Cramer, Collin Peterson and Governor Jack Dalrymple met with Fargo and Cass County leaders to strategize efforts to secure permanent flood control in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 5/17

May 17, 2013 Newsletter

Farm Bill markup, 2013 Art Competition winner selected, meetings with ABATE and award received from Lutheran Services

Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 5/10

May 10, 2013 Newsletter

On the Floor this week, Smithsonian Exhibition travels to Baudette, Meetings with trailer manufacturers, peace advocates, boating manufacturers, sheep producers, and ethanol producers

Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Announce $2 Million Loan for New Assisted Living Facility in Mahnomen

May 10, 2013 Press Release

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representative Collin Peterson today announced that Mahnomen Area Assisted Living Center, Inc. has received a $2,080,000 million loan to help fund the construction of a new assisted living center. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program.

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