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9/3/2010 Crookston Times: Klobuchar and Peterson visit: Ag talk veers to diversion
Youngquist Auditorium on the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus was nearly filled Thursday morning as U.S. 7th District Rep. Collin Peterson and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar hosted a public meeting to address the concerns of constituents in the area, which were primarily geared toward agriculture.
8/30/2010 Grand Forks Herald: OUR OPINION: Peterson’s idea could transform valley
Congressman Collin Peterson’s iron determination to secure federal funding to help pay for Red River Valley water retention projects is hugely encouraging.
8/26/2010 Grand Forks Herald: Peterson: Not just diversion needs funding
Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., suggested Thursday that an additional $1 billion be devoted to flood protection for the Red River Valley, over and above the $1.5 billion needed for the Fargo-Moorhead diversion.
8/26/2010 Willmar West Central Tribune: A ‘bright spot’ for a weak economy
BENSON — If you’re looking for some good economic news, it’s here.
“Agriculture has been one of the bright spots in the last couple, three years here that we’ve been going through some hard times,” U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., told a gathering of employees Wednesday at the Case IH facility in Benson.
8/17/2010 Marshall Independent: Peterson talks roads, economy during Marshall visit
Peterson, D-Minn., briefly discussed transportation and economic development issues with Marshall city officials and businesspeople during a visit to Marshall.
8/13/2010 Alexandria Echo Press: Peterson visits local speedway to help promote ethanol industry
Peterson accepted the opportunity to promote Minnesota Corn Growers and the Minnesota ethanol industry during the Ethanol Tour, with the first stop at Viking Speedway in Alexandria.
8/10/2010 Hutchinson Leader: Peterson hears from dairy farmers at hearings on 2012 Farm Bill
He’s been hosting public hearings across the country for ideas on the new farm bill, in which dairy producers have supported eliminating price supports. “The price support system that’s been there is actually working against us,” Peterson said.
8/5/2010 Redwood Gazette: Seventh District Candidates Spar at Farmfest Forum
Peterson wrapped up the forum by stating as ag chair he helped to make the farm bill the one area of the budget that was under budget. He said he would not plan on any new spending under a new farm bill.
7/21/2010 Star Tribune: Peterson, Ellison attend Wall Street bill signing
Peterson, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and part of the conference committee that pieced together the final legislation, was on the stage along with more than a dozen lawmakers
7/21/2010 Fergus Falls Journal: Peterson praises Wall Street reform law
“I voted yes to holding Wall Street accountable,” Peterson said. “This bill will end the ‘too-big-to-fail’ bailouts and reign in the unregulated derivatives trading that got way out of hand.”
7/15/2010 MinnPost: As Minnesota's farm population ages, new farm bill seeks to lure young farmers
"Maybe it's time we're going to have different programs for different crops. We've got to think outside the box. Are we spending our money the best way? That's why I'm starting these hearings so early," Peterson said
7/15/2010 National Rural Electric Co-op: 'Rural Star' clears House panel
“We have an opportunity before us to enact policy that will significantly reduce energy costs and consumption, as well as improve the quality of life in our rural communities.”
7/8/2010 Fargo Forum Editorial: Farm bill will fund flood work
Anyone who believes seniority and clout in Congress is unimportant should think again. The role of Minnesota 7th District Congressman Collin Peterson in securing funding for a key component of Red River Valley flood protection is a prime example.
7/6/2010 AgWeek: Peterson pushes flood plan for farm bill
The role of Minnesota 7th District Congressman Collin Peterson in the Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., drive to build permanent flood protection cannot be minimized. He has emerged as a key player in a comprehensive flood prevention strategy that includes not only a massive Red River diversion in North Dakota, but also a system of upstream retention features in both states that have the potential of reducing spring flood crests on the river
7/1/2010 Fergus Falls Journal: Peterson applauds Supreme Court decision in McDonald v. Chicago
“The Court got this one right,” Congressman Peterson said. “The Second Amendment guarantees all Americans should have the same rights no matter where they live.”
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, a conservative Democrat from Minnesota, is generally a soft-spoken, easy-going legislator who eschews demagoguery. But he sure knows how to move even the thorniest legislation.
