Newsweek Picks Up On Sen. Coleman’s Fight For Minnesotans Snubbed By Terror Reward Program
Newsweek, one of the nation's top news magazines, has picked up on Sen. Coleman's efforts on behalf of two Minnesotans who were snubbed by the U.S. government’s Rewards for Justice program. Earlier this month, the State Department announced a $5 million reward to Clarence Prevost, one of Zacarias Moussaoui's former flight instructors. Moussaui was arrested after raising suspicions while training at a Minnesota flight school.
ContinueColeman Campaign Releases “Bringing Families Together” Web Video
The Coleman for Senate Campaign released a webvideo today entitled, “Bringing Families Together” featuring a St. Louis Park Minnesota family and their story of how Senator Coleman and his office worked to help them adopt a child.
ContinueIn The News: Coleman investigates another U.N. program (Star Tribune)
A U.S. Senate investigation led by Minnesota Republican Norm Coleman charges that North Korean officials used a U.N. economic aid program to launder several million dollars for unknown purposes abroad.
ContinueThe Truth: Franken is Dishonest and Wrong about Senator Coleman’s Record on Vets
The very first piece of legislation authored by Senator Coleman in the Senate and signed into law was a bill requiring the Pentagon to pay our troops’ travel expenses when they head home from abroad for rest and relaxation. That bill set the stage for Senator Coleman’s strong work honoring the sacrifices of our soldiers and veterans throughout his time on the Senate floor.
ContinueThe Truth: Senator Coleman has been a leader in increasing Pell Grants, and works to reduce the cost of college
Senator Coleman has been a leading voice in Washington to increase Pell Grants and has worked across party lines to fight for programs that will help reduce the cost of college. He’s led bi-partisan initiatives to raise the maximum Pell Grants and supported successful legislation that will raise the maximum grant to $5,400 within 5 years. In addition, Senator Coleman introduced legislation to reduce the cost of college textbooks, and has supported substantial increases to the Perkins Loan, and TRIO programs.
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