Press Releases
Washington, DC [5/8/14] – Today, Representative Tim Walz (MN-01) and the VA Committee voted to subpoena certain emails and written correspondence from VA officials, including Secretary Shinseki, in an effort to provide oversight and get to the bottom of allegations of a secret waitlist at the Phoenix, Arizona VA hospital. Representative Walz released the following statement.
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued new Emergency Order and Safety Advisory to all railroads and shippers requiring additional safety precautions regarding the transport of Bakken crude
Mankato, MN [5/3/14] – Today, Representative Tim Walz released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. Congressman from Minnesota and Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Jim Oberstar.
Washington, DC [4/29/14] – Today, Representatives Tim Walz (D-MN), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), and Rick Nolan (D-MN) met with senior officials at the White House to discuss the importance of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The Members shared their strong concerns about the EPA’s proposed rule on the RFS.
Says new VA Community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) will increase access to care for southern Minnesota veterans in rural areas
Rochester, MN [4/24/14] – Today, Representative Tim Walz visited the People’s Food Co-Op in Rochester. He toured the co-op and talked about the positive impact the Farm Bill has for local producers and businesses in Minnesota.
Brings together community leaders, first responders, and rail officials to talk rail and community safety
Walz, Co-Chair of Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus, tours HALCON Furniture after inviting business to Washington to participate in Veterans Hiring Roundtable
Women in Southern Minnesota Earn Only 78 Cents for Every Dollar Earned by Men