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photo by Ed Shannon
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited with Stu Olson of Albert Lea just prior to her appearance with Rep. Walz at a meeting with a group of area veterans during her noon hour at the American Legion Leo Carey Post 56 clubrooms.
Klobuchar, Walz make joint appearance
Published Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and First District Representative Tim Walz spent the noon hour Monday in an informal meeting with area veterans at the American Legion Post 56 clubrooms in Albert Lea.
The two members of Congress made this joint appearance before about 30 veterans and members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. And in their short speeches, the two discussed various aspects of health care and other benefits for members of the armed forces and those veterans who have served the nation in prior years.
Walz is a retired command sergeant major who served in the Army National Guard. He takes pride in being the highest ranking enlisted member of the armed forces to ever serve in Congress.
“Your voice is being heard on health care and benefits. We’re on the edge of changes for veterans,” Walz told the group.
The congressman said more work has to be done to coordinate records between the military services and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records.
“We’re working on a bill to provide more services for veterans in rural areas. There are ways the government can cut waste, but not at the expense of our veterans,” Walz said.
Photo by Ed Shannon
Minnesota 1st District Rep. Tim Walz, right, discussed veterans concerns with, from left, Freeborn County Veteran’s Service Officer Jon Rhiger, Wes Halverson and Bill Goette of Albert Lea. Walz and Sen. Klobuchar were in Albert Lea noon Monday to visit with a group of veterans at the American Legion clubrooms.
He said Sen. Klobuchar is a strong voice and advocate for veterans.
She said she’s working with other senators on a nonpartisan basis to make changes with both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Medicare.
“Health care will be our number “Health care will be our number one agenda in Congress,” she declared.
Klobuchar and Walz answered several questions asked by veterans attending this meeting.
Walz is running against Republicans Brian Davis and Dick Day.
Also attending the noon-time event was state Rep. Robin Brown.
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Posted by tkk07 (anonymous) on August 19, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am already so sick of hearing about all the politicians and there lines of crap. Also VERY sick of Robin Browns picture in the paper. The more they bug me, the less likely they will get my vote. Stop leaving your literature on our doors, if we want to see it, we will get a hold of it. Mine goes straight to the garbage can unread. Seems like a major waste of money if you ask me!!!!
Posted by nesaajr (anonymous) on August 19, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Senator Klobuchar sures looks like she does NOT want to be there and is not listening.
She could at least smile and uncross her arms. Looks more like she just cannot wait to get out of there and quit listening Mr. Olson.
Thanks Tribune for a good photo, so we can see our Senator's true listening skills & attitude.
Posted by tkk07 (anonymous) on August 20, 2008 at 6:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yep, she doesn't look interested at all. So sad that she has to look like she is bored stiff. She needs a major makeover!!!!!!!!!!!! Smiling might help!
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