MINNESOTA DELEGATION
American Crystal Sugar has donated political funds to most of the state's congressional lawmakers in 2011. The cooperative's primary political agenda is to see that price supports remain in place for U.S. sugar producers.
Received Supports sugar protections?
Sen. Amy Klobuchar$10,100Yes
Sen. Al Franken$0Yes
Rep. Michele Bachmann$0Would not state a position
Rep. Chip Cravaack$5,000Did not respond
Rep. Keith Ellison$5,000Yes
Rep. John Kline$5,000Would not state a position
Rep. Betty McCollum$5,000Yes
Rep. Erik Paulsen$9,000Did not respond
Rep. Collin Peterson$10,000Yes
Rep. Tim Walz$10,000Yes
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