U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Representative Dean Phillips, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie a grant of $582,401 for infrastructure improvements. This grant will allow the airport to reconstruct its taxiways.
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Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) announced that he has introduced legislation to make home loans from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) more affordable by ending the requirement that borrowers pay mortgage insurance premiums for the life of their loans. Unlike the FHA, private mortgage insurers are required to cancel premiums when the outstanding balance reaches 78 percent of the… Read more »
MINNETONKA, MN – Last Thursday, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) convened more than 50 veterans, service members, military families and advocates for a community conversation on veterans issues. Phillips and four members of his Veterans Advisory Council led a lively and informational discussion about the challenges Minnesota’s military and veteran communities face and the services… Read more »
Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) joined fellow freshman Democrats who helped lead the charge to prioritize and pass the For The People Act to call on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow debate and an up or down on the floor of the Senate.
“Leader McConnell stands in the way of ending the era of bought and sold politicians,” said Rep. Phillips.… Read more »
Last night, the House passed H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, which was co-led by Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03). The bill includes a pathway to citizenship for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Delayed Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients who meet certain criteria. Before the vote, Phillips spoke on the House Floor in support… Read more »
Today, The American Dream and Promise Act, which was co-led by Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03), passed the House of Representatives. The bill includes a pathway to citizenship for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Delayed Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients who meet certain criteria.
“In Minnesota, we are living proof that immigrants make… Read more »
Last night, Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03) appeared on Meet The Press Daily with Chuck Todd to discuss what he’s hearing from Minnesotans on impeachment. Phillips recently concluded a tour of all 36 cities in Minnesota’s Third Congressional District where infrastructure and health care were listed as top concerns – not impeachment.
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Earlier today, Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03) joined Jake Tapper on CNN to discuss the cancelled infrastructure meeting at the White House, decrying President Trump’s “woeful lack of leadership.” This morning, Phillips announced his completed 36-city tour where infrastructure was raised as a top concern for every city in Minnesota’s 3rd District.
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MINNETONKA, MN – Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) today announced that his office has completed introductory visits to all 36 cities and towns in Minnesota’s Third District. Phillips and senior staff met with mayors, city administrators, and local leaders in every corner of the district, which spans 583 square miles west and north of the Twin Cities and is home to more… Read more »
Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) announced a series of legislative actions that he has taken based on discussions from the opioid community conversation he hosted last month.
Phillips joined the Bipartisan Heroin and Opioids Task Force, a group of Congressional lawmakers focused on writing and supporting bills that address the opioid crisis. He also co-sponsored a series of bipartisan… Read more »
