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Article: SEN. COLEMAN ENCOURAGES MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD FAMILIES AFFECTED BY TOUR EXTENSION TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SENATE OFFICE RESOURCES

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January 18, 2007
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The office of Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., issued the following press release:

In light of the recent tour extensions for Minnesota National Guard members serving in Iraq, Sen. Norm Coleman today urged any families with concerns, questions or needs to contact his Senate office for assistance.

"With the abrupt and poorly relayed message that the tour of Minnesota's brave citizen soldiers fighting in Iraq will be extended, I am concerned for the many affected National Guard families," said Coleman. "When I spoke to Minnesota's troops in Iraq a few weeks ago, they were extremely excited about returning to their loved ones in March. I have full-time staff devoted to military affairs, and I am ...

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