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  • Bachmann: Congress won't win fans by mixing soldiers, hate crimes
    Oct 22, 2009  - I’ve only been in Congress for a few years, but it is no surprise to me that a Gallup poll on Oct. 6 found that Congress has an approval rating of 21 percent. I can’t imagine Congress earned any respect from the people last week given the shenanigans the majority pulled on an important troop-funding... More
  • Here's $200 Million, Take Our Prisoners!
    Jun 12, 2009  - While it's easy to call for the closure of Guantanamo Bay, President Obama is realizing that there are legitimate reasons that it can’t easily be done.  No other country wants to house these dangerous terrorists on their soil.  And, most Members of Congress are saying they don’t want them either.  F... More
  • GITMO Detainees Coming to Minnesota?
    Jun 9, 2009  - Last week, I was surprised to hear Congressman Tim Walz (MN-1) come out in favor of holding Guantanamo Bay terrorist-detainees at facilities in Minnesota. Congressman Walz agrees with President Obama that Guantanamo Bay should be closed and he’s willing to house the detainees right here on Minne... More
  • Troop Funding Should Fund Troops...That's It
    Jun 3, 2009  - Congress is currently working with the White House to hammer out a funding bill to pay for ongoing military operations overseas, but this war supplemental is becoming increasingly loaded with funding for projects not related to our troops. New funding requests from the White House Tuesday night ... More
  • Bachmann Salutes Law Enforcement on “Peace Officers Memorial Day”
    May 15, 2009  - U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-6) issued the following statement today to honor our nation’s federal, state, and local law enforcement who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. President Obama has designated May 15 as “Peace Officers Memorial Day.” “We owe an endless debt o... More
  • Cracking Down on Conservatives
    Apr 23, 2009  - It is absolutely shocking to see what's taking place at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). President Obama’s new Secretary, Janet Napolitano, has recently been criticized for issuing a nine-page memo prior to the nationwide “Tea Parties” last week, warning of right-wing political ex... More
  • OP-ED: The Israel - Gaza Conflict
    Jan 13, 2009  - The current conflict in Gaza has drawn worldwide attention and concern. No one likes to see the destruction, the loss of life, the grief. But, Israel was pushed into a corner with no other option than to defend and protect its people. Now, it is time that Congress - and the soon to be Obama Administ... More
  • Bachmann Defends Israel's Right to Protect Its People
    Jan 9, 2009  - Today, U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-6) reaffirmed her support for the people of Israel and voted for the bipartisan resolution, H.Res. 34, which recognizes Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks by Hamas, reiterates the United States’ strong support for Israel, and supports th... More
  • Bachmann Memorializes September 11th, 2001
    Sep 11, 2008  - (Washington, DC) – Today, on the seven-year anniversary of September 11th, U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann (MN-6) made the following statement to commemorate the tragic terrorist attack on our nation: “Exactly seven years ago today, America was the victim of radical Islamic terrorists who inva... More
  • Thanking our Veterans for their Service
    Nov 11, 2007  - As Americans, we are blessed to live in a nation where individuals volunteer to serve on our behalf to defend our country and our way of life – no matter the cost. We are the benefactors of their courage, and we honor their commitment to duty on Veterans’ Day. We thank the courageous men and women ... More