Albert Lea Tribune staff writer Sarah Light talked to Tim Walz about his first 100 days in office. Some excerpts:
. . .His proudest achievement thus far, said the 1st District Congressman from Mankato, is the work he’s been able to support on veteran’s care, especially in light of his 24 years in the U.S. National Guard. Some of the legislation related to veteran’s care that he has worked on include fully funding the transition period from when soldiers are out serving to when they return home.
During his time so far in office, he’s also been appointed to three committees — the House Agriculture Committee, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee — and has served as the vice president of the Democratic freshman class. Most recently, he was appointed to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. . . .
. . .Now, he’s in the middle of several farm bill discussions around the district, receiving input from local farmers, citizens and community leaders about concerns and suggestions for the legislation.
The 2007 Farm Bill, Walz said, will provide funding for several federal priorities important to Minnesota, including the farm safety net programs, conservation, rural development, renewable energy research, school lunch programs and disaster assistance.
He will be in Albert Lea Monday for another farm bill meeting at 2 p.m. at Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services.
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