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