Congressman Rick Nolan

Representing the 8th District of Minnesota
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Nov 7, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan today released the following statement regarding the submission of Polymet’s Permit to Mine application:

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Nov 3, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan today joined his colleagues in calling on leadership in the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations and the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Subcommittee to ensure that all available resources in the Pell Grant program are used to improve college access and affordability for low-income students.

Nov 1, 2016 In The News

After Vice President Joe Biden spoke publicly to a crowd at the University of Minnesota Duluth on Friday, he met briefly and privately with a group on a topic that's close to his heart.

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Nov 1, 2016 In The News

On Friday afternoon, Don Rowe and other past crew members of the USS Duluth returned a silver set to Ben Boo, who as the then-mayor of Duluth bestowed it on their now-decommissioned ship nearly 50 years ago.

Though then the figurehead of the city, Boo stressed that the gift did not come from him.

Oct 31, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan today urged Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan to immediately bring the Affordable Care Act (ACA) up under an open rule when Congress returns to Washington for the lame duck session in November.

Oct 26, 2016 Press Release

U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan today applauded Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s decision to order the immediate suspension of all efforts to collect reimbursement from affected National Guard members as a positive first step.

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Oct 20, 2016 In The News

It may look like a parking lot, and in some ways, that's what the rehabilitation of Docks C & D at the Clure Public Marine Terminal has created.

But it's kind of a bigger deal than that.

Oct 20, 2016 In The News

Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) -- Two U.S. lawmakers are giving Duluth high marks when it comes to improvements to mental health care in the state.

Senator Al Franken and Representative Rick Nolan have been fighting for the changes in Minnesota.

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Oct 20, 2016 In The News

ORR — What started a year and a half ago as an idea to better connect the many miles of ATV trails in and around the Orr and Crane Lake areas has turned into one of the fastest growing clubs in northern Minnesota.

And the 18-month effort has lead to an expanded trail system for riders across the area.

Oct 20, 2016 In The News

AURORA — In politics, it’s a bad thing to have dirt on your hands.

But one could probably forgive those leaving Habitat for Humanity on Thursday if some grit and grime was hard to get off.