State officials concerned about federal funding. Emmer says Republicans off to great start in Washington
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State officials are voicing concern about delays in federal funding for energy assistance.
And Minnesota 6th District Republican Representative Tom Emmer told constituents Wednesday night that Republicans are off to a great start in Washington with their control of Congress and the White House.
Emmer, who is number three in GOP House leadership, held a telephone town hall. He defended federal budget and workforce cuts that have prompted protests against the Trump administration.
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