Jim meets with President & CEO of Health Fitness Corporation Jerry Noyce.


Jim meets with Brooklyn Center Mayor Myrna Kragness-Kauth to discuss issues important to the American Heart Association.


Jim receives lifetime achievement award from the Johnson Institute for his advocacy for people suffering from chemical addiction.  He is shown receiving the award from Johnson Institute co-founder Wheelock Whitney.  Jim co-chairs the Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus in Congress and is the chief sponsor of legislation to provide greater access to treatment for people suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction.


Jim meets with former Minnesota Twin Kent Hrbek and other members of the Minnesota delegation of the ALS Association.  Congressman Ramstad is a cosponsor of legislation that would provide a database to help create a better understanding of the disease and enhance efforts to find a cure.


Congressman Ramstad discusses important issues effecting safety-net hospitals with Lee Greenfield and Dr. Michael Belzer of Hennepin County Medical Center.


During a visit to Starkey Labs and the Center for Hearing Excellence, Representative Ramstad meets with Starkey Hearing Foundation founder William F. Austin to honor  the Foundation’s commitment to donating hearing aids to needy individuals throughout the world.


Brigadier General Harry A. Sieben Jr. (retired), Major General Larry W. Shellito (Adjutant General Minnesota Army and Air National Guard) and Colonel Denis Shields present Congressman Ramstad with an aerial photo of the 1/34th Brigadier Combat Team in formation of the Red Bull Crest.


Congressman Ramstad is presented with artwork from his constituent, Chris Sigakis. 


 

Congressman Ramstad addresses over 300 Minnesota Teen Challenge participants. 


Congressman Ramstad welcomes home Sgt. Jeremy Wolfsteller and members of the third Armored Calvary Regiment.  Sgt. Wolfsteller received a Purple Heart for his service in Iraq.


Congressman Ramstad speaks to 9th grade students of Rogers High School during their Liberty Day celebration.


Congressman Ramstad cuts the ribbon during a ceremony at Arona Academy, a Sobriety High School, in dedication of their new facility in Coon Rapids.


Jim honors chemical dependency treatment advocates from across the country at the Johnson Institute’s annual “America Honors Recovery” luncheon hosted by the National Press Club.


Congressman Ramstad helps kick off the 16th annual celebration of “National Recovery Month,” sponsored by Faces and Voices of Recovery.  Ramstad is pictured here with William Cope Moyers of the Hazelden Foundation and Dr. Westley Clarke of SAMHSA.


Congressman Ramstad receives the American Ambulance Association’s “Legislative Recognition Award” from public safety officers in Coon Rapids for his work to promote access to ambulance services for Medicare patients.

 


Congressman Ramstad talks with constituents during the 22nd Annual National Night Out.  The program is designed to encourage crime and drug prevention.


Congressman Ramstad address constituents at a recent town hall meeting in Shorewood.


Congressman Ramstad views a telemedicine demonstration serving a patient in his congressional district  and discusses his recently-introduced bill, H.R. 3588, the “Medicare Home Health Telehealth Access Act.”  The legislation is aimed at modernizing Medicare’s home health benefit in order to promote independent living, improve the health of patients and reduce health care costs.


Congressman Ramstad calls for expanded access to mental health treatment at a Campaign for Mental Health Reform press conference.


Congressman Ramstad meets with Gopal Khanna, who was recently appointed Minnesota's new Chief Information Officer.


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Jim addresses press conference on the roll-out of a program to help people with diabetes manage their disease.


Congressman Ramstad welcomes members of the University of Minnesota Women's Hockey team to the Capitol.  The Gophers were honored for their second consecutive national title. 


Congressman Ramstad receives the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award for his work to promote insurance coverage.


Congressman Ramstad meets with Edina resident Jim Owens (right).  Jim was chosen as a participant in the Livestrong Tour of Hope and biked over 900 miles with Lance Armstrong and other cancer survivors to promote cancer research.


AHCA/NCAL (American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living) present Congressman Ramstad the 2005 Leading Light of Long Term Care Award.  Leading the way to a brighter future for the frail, elderly and disabled.


Congressman Ramstad chairs Joint Committee on Taxation Hearing.


Congressman Ramstad address members of Consumers for World Trade after receiving its "Congressional Award" for his commitment to open trade.


Congressman Ramstad meets with employees of the local Home Depot to discuss an array of legislative issues.


Congressman Ramstad meets with members of the Mann family after addressing Hopkins High School students.


Representative Ramstad recognizes the tremendous achievements of the TRIO program participants at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.  In its 6th year, the TRIO program at Anoka-Ramsey is helping students realize the dream of a higher education.


Congressman Ramstad receives The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's "U.S. Representative of the Year Award" from members of the Minnesota delegation.


Congressman Ramstad congratulates Maggie Knutson, teacher at Orono Intermediate School, on receiving the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. This award is given to outstanding teachers and educators for their important contributions to education.


Jim Ramstad receives The American Psychiatric Nurses Association "Legislator of the Year Award."


Jim Ramstad meets with a group of Eden Prairie High School students.

 


    

Jim Ramstad meets with Robert Johnson and Minnesota Police Officers Sherral Miller-Schmidt, Lyall Delaney, and Ken Lehmann to discuss law enforcement issues in the 109th Congress.

 


     

U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad presents Peggy Douglas with the Certificate of Special       Congressional Recognition on Nov. 11 after she was named recipient of the       Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce 2004 “Person of the Year” award.  Douglas has an inspiring record of public service and leadership in the community over a quarter of a century.


  

Jim Ramstad recently accepted a box containing over 1,000 hand-made bracelets for the children of Beslan, Russia, from Ashlee Kephart of Brooklyn Park.


    

While out jogging on the National Mall recently, Jim Ramstad unexpectedly bumped into constituents Judge Diane Kroupa and Kathleen Dodson-Smith, Lori Lauber and Marie Brodmerkel.

 


    

Jim Ramstad receives an award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for his continued leadership in promoting the rapid dissemination      of modern medical technology


     

      Ramstad Receives Legislative Service Award

      from National Rehabilitation Association

 


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       Jim Ramstad receives Friend of the Taxpayer Award


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        60 Plus hails Jim Ramstad's pledge to protect Social Security


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          Jim Ramstad receives Guardian of Small Business Award


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         Jim meets with volunteers attending the American Cancer Society Relay          for Life Celebration on the Hill


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          Jim Ramstad holds a town hall meeting in Bloomington


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Jim meets with Judy Catton from Brooklyn Center who is visiting Washington, D.C. with the Elderhostel Close Up program.  


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          Jim meets with Eden Prairie High School students  


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Jim Ramstad surveys Pentagon after terrorist attack.


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Jim meets Zachary Pierce, a Senior at Osseo High School in Maple Grove, participating in the National Young Leaders Conference program in Washington, DC


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Mary Jo Copeland addresses representatives from over 170 nations at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC


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Ramstad visits Guidant's Cardiac Rhythm Management Facility in the Twin Cities and receives the "Miracle Maker" Award from the Healthcare Leadership Council.
 


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Ramstad Receives the 2000 Congressional Leadership Award from Medical Device Manufacturers Association.
 


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Paul Tanghe, left, and Sam Kelner, right, are pictured with Jim Ramstad and President Clinton at a Boys Nation event at the White House.
 



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Jim Ramstad introduces Chemical Dependency Treatment
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From "THIS WEEK" Newspaper.
Jim Ramstad visiting with area school children.


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TAXPAYER HERO. The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) named Jim Ramstad a "Taxpayer Hero" for his votes to cut wasteful deficit spending. Presenting the award is Tom Schatz, President of CCAGW.


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Jim Ramstad visits with local school children.


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SENIOR FRIENDLY. The "60 Plus" Association, a non-partisan seniors group with over 425,000 members, rated Jim Ramstad "senior friendly" for his votes and legislation in the first session of the 104th Congress. Pictured with Ramstad, left to right, are the group's honorary Chair Roger Zion and President Jim Martin.


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Jim Ramstad was selected by the House leadership to visit Bosnia as part of a 4-day Congressional fact-finding mission. Pictured above, Jim Ramstad meets U.S. troops serving in Bosnia.


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TOP COPS AWARD. Jim Ramstad was recently recognized by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) for his "outstanding service" to the Top Cops Award Committee and "continued strong support on law enforcement issues." The group honors fallen and other heroic police officers and supports their families. Presenting the award is Bob Scully, Executive Director of NAPO.