Congressman Rick Nolan

Representing the 8th District of Minnesota
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Nov 24, 2014 Press Release

(DULUTH, MN) – U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan and State Sen. Dave Tomassoni met privately today with former employees of the Hibbing VA Clinic regarding allegations that up until late April of 2014, they were ordered to backdate medical appointment schedules to make it appear that some veterans were being seen far sooner than when the appointments actually took place.

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Nov 18, 2014 Press Release

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan this morning praised the announcement by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) that they have chosen the “E-2” option – with a shorter bridge over the Rouchleau Pit – as the preferred re-route of Highway 53 from Eveleth to Virginia. MnDOT officials revealed the choice during a briefing with Congressional staff and others earlier today.

Nov 18, 2014 Press Release

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The U.S. House today approved by voice vote a bill by U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan to rectify a 14-year-old Congressional mistake and permit members of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to exclude up to $2,000 dollars in treaty-related payments from the State of Minnesota from their taxable income.

Nov 14, 2014 Press Release

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan voted with the majority of Democrats and Republicans today as the House passed (252-161-1) legislation (H.R. 5682) to move forward with the Keystone XL pipeline project.

Preceding the final tally, Nolan voted against a closed rule barring consideration of any amendments to the measure.

Nov 13, 2014 Press Release

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – “Wealthy corporations must not be permitted to buy special access to the internet - the internet should be free and equally accessible to everyone, ” U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan said today as he welcomed President Obama’s decision to press the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new rules to ensure “net neutrality.”

Nov 3, 2014 Press Release

(DULUTH, MN) – Beginning December 1st, northern Minnesota veterans will once again be able to obtain their official Veterans Identification Cards at the Twin Ports Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Superior, U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan announced today.

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Oct 31, 2014 Press Release

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan announced today that the Pentagon will fully fund the Military Funeral Honors program – restoring a budget cut resulting from the sequestration process. Further, the Pentagon will update their 2015 budget request to continue to appropriately fund Military Funeral Honors program.

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Oct 16, 2014 Press Release
Nolan bill establishes unified national trail system, promotes tourism and outdoor recreation in northeastern Minnesota.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] More than two dozen organizations in the Partnership for the National Trails System last week announced their support for Congressman Rick Nolan’s North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act (H.R. 4736) in a letter to key leaders on the House Natural Resources Committee.

Oct 16, 2014 Press Release
Painting from local artist features Rutabaga Falls in Pine County.

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] Congressman Rick Nolan today highlighted artwork exhibited in his District office, loaned to him for display by artist Marquerite Walz of Askov. The painting, titled “Rutabaga Falls”, (see attached photo) features the cascading waters that flow into the Kettle River and the scenic Pine County landscape the watershed provides.

Oct 14, 2014 Press Release

(DULUTH, MN) – U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan today strongly urged Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Secretary John McHugh to immediately restore $21 million in Fiscal Year 2015 cuts in federal funds that go to provide full military honors at veterans’ funerals throughout the nation.

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