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First US-Africa Policy Working Group Member Briefing on the Ongoing Situation in Sudan

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar chaired the first briefing of the US-Africa Policy Working Group, focusing on the crisis in Sudan. Members heard expert analysis from Magdi Amin, a former advisor to the civilian government’s Ministry of Finance, and Abdullahi Halakhe, the senior advocate for East and Southern Africa at Refugees International. Mr. Amin and Mr. Halakhe briefed the Members on the dire humanitarian situation, and possible U.S. policy responses. The Members also heard from Ambassador Mohammed Idris of Sudan and Ambassador Gordon Buay of South Sudan for a frank exchange of views on the on-going conflict.

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First US-Africa Policy Working Group Member Briefing on the Ongoing Situation in Sudan
First US-Africa Policy Working Group Member Briefing on the Ongoing Situation in Sudan

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May 19

May 2023: Join Our Town Hall

Dear friend, On May 30th at 6pm CT, I will be hosting an in-person town hall in Richfield. I’m excited to provide updates on what my office has been working on and answer your questions. If you would like to attend, you can RSVP here. Introducing Universal School Meals Legislation

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May 2023: Join Our Town Hall
May 2023: Join Our Town Hall

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May 5

May 2023: Congressional Update

This week was a busy one in Minnesota! From hosting a town hall, to celebrating national small business week, to delivering millions of dollars in federal funding — I am reminded every single day of the incredible honor and privilege I have to represent the 5th District in Congress. …

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May 2023: Congressional Update
May 2023: Congressional Update

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Apr 20

April 2023: Congressional Update

Dear friend, Last week, I wrote an op-ed published in the StarTribune about the need to revive and expand the expired federal Child Tax Credit, and praise Minnesota’s own Child Tax Credit proposal led by Governor Tim Walz. The expanded Child Tax Credit proposal would benefit families earning less than…

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April 2023: Congressional Update
April 2023: Congressional Update

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Apr 14

April 2023: Welcoming President Biden to the 5th District

Dear friend, I welcomed President Biden to Minnesota’s Fifth District to tour the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley. This visit was part of his “Investing in America Tour” to highlight the investments his administration is making to address the climate crisis right here in Minnesota. This is Cummins’ first…

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April 2023: Welcoming President Biden to the 5th District
April 2023: Welcoming President Biden to the 5th District

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Mar 30

Women’s History Month |Minnesota’s 5th Barrier Breaking Women

Across our district, we have incredible women who are transforming our communities. As we close out Women’s History Month, I wanted to highlight a few changemakers. From elected officials, community organizers, small business owners, climate advocates, these women are creating a better future for the next generation of Minnesotans. Rep. Esther Agbaje:

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Women’s History Month |Minnesota’s 5th Barrier Breaking Women
Women’s History Month |Minnesota’s 5th Barrier Breaking Women

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Mar 22

March 2023: Congressional Update

Dear friend, I hope you and your family are staying safe during these winter storms. I wanted to update you on some of our work these past few weeks. My office hosted a Community Resource Fair with special guest COPAL (Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina) at Primero…

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March 2023: Congressional Update
March 2023: Congressional Update

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Mar 1

February 2023: “Ilhan on the Hi-job”

Dear friend, A few weeks ago, I visited the Dogwood Coffee Co. This was the first stop in my new ‘Ilhan on the Hi-job’ series, where I’ll be visiting small businesses in Minnesota’s 5th district to learn best ways to support them on the federal level. You can watch my…

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February 2023: “Ilhan on the Hi-job”
February 2023: “Ilhan on the Hi-job”

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Feb 2

February 2023: What Happened Today and Highlights From Last Month

Dear friend, Today, as you may have seen, the House Republican Majority took a partisan vote to silence me and remove me from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Representation matters. I didn’t come to Congress to be silent. I came to Congress to be a voice for families across my…

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February 2023: What Happened Today and Highlights From Last Month
February 2023: What Happened Today and Highlights From Last Month

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Jan 27

District Work Period Recap | January 15–21, 2023

Here’s a look behind the scenes of our district work period last week. Monday I attended the 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It was great to be in community with fellow Minnesotans to celebrate his enduring legacy. Tuesday I started out…

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District Work Period Recap | January 15–21, 2023
District Work Period Recap | January 15–21, 2023

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Rep. Ilhan Omar

Rep. Ilhan Omar

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Representing Minnesota’s 5th District in the People’s House.

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