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I am proud and honored to represent you, the people of the Fifth District of Minnesota. I believe that we need an open, two-way dialog to make sure that your voice is heard in Congress.

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For the $339 million we spend in Iraq every day:

  • 18,000 more students could receive Pell Grants to help them attend college for a year.
  • 48,000 homeless veterans could be provided with a place to live for a year.
  • 317,000 more kids could receive every recommended vaccination for a year.
  • 955,000 families could get help with their energy bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for a year.
  • Nearly 480,000 women, infants and children could receive nutritional help with the WIC program for a year.
  • 2.6 million Americans without adequate health insurance could have access to medical and dental care at community health centers for a year.
  • More than 100 local communities could make improvements to their drinking water with help from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for a year.
  • 937 additional National Institutes of Health grants for research into diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer and diabetes could be provided for a year.

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Star Tribune Commentary: High court deals blow to voting rights
Tuesday, 06 May 2008

By KEITH ELLISON

May 5, 2008

Eight years after Bush vs. Gore, the U.S. Supreme Court has delivered another blow to the rights of American citizens by upholding the most restrictive voter law in decades. The court's recent ruling effectively bars thousands of eligible voters from the franchise.
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Press Release: Ellison Recognized as National Breast Cancer Coalition Advocate
Wednesday, 30 April 2008

Receives "Certificate of Excellence" for his Healthcare Priorities

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minneapolis) received a "Certificate of Excellence" from the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) in recognition of his 100% voting record of advocacy on important breast cancer legislation, and Congress' health care priorities.
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