Jobs & Economy
As Mayor of St. Paul, Norm Coleman made it his number one priority to create quality jobs for hardworking Minnesotans. As your U.S. Senator, he\'s again made it his top priority to create jobs, grow the economy, and help more Minnesota families achieve their American dreams.
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Through his role as former Chairman and current Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), Senator Coleman has demonstrated his commitment to government oversight, aggressively cracking down on government waste, fraud, and abuse, protecting consumers, and strengthening our homeland security.
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One of the single biggest issues facing America is the rising cost of health care. During his time in office, Norm Coleman has traveled throughout the state to discuss a wide variety of health care issues with Minnesotans from all corners of the state. As a result of what he\'s heard, he is committed to finding a solution that taps into the energy and creativity of individuals, families and employers, where government coordinates resources rather than tries to control outcomes. Norm believes everyone deserves access to quality, affordable health care that they, not the government, control.
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Norm Coleman is committed to guarding America\'s security through a strong national defense. That means giving our servicemen and women the funding, equipment, and tools necessary for them to succeed. There is no business more important in the Senate than making sure that the members of our military have the support they need and deserve.
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As a father of one child about to graduate college and another about to enter, Senator Coleman understands firsthand the challenges parents are faced with in being able to access affordable, quality higher education.
ContinueSupporting Our Veterans
The first piece of legislation authored and passed by Norm Coleman in the Senate 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 a number of future efforts to honor the sacrifices of our soldiers and veterans on the Senate floor. As the son of a WWII Veteran who received the Purple Heart, Norm Coleman is fully committed to serving our veterans. Coleman has a long record of strongly supporting federal funding for veterans benefit programs at the highest level possible, voting over 30 times to increase veterans funding during his time office, which has resulted in a 67% increase in funding for veterans\' programs since he took office in 2003.
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The National Guard and Reserve are being called on to serve in record numbers, and Senator Coleman strongly believes that we need to give our troops and their families the support they need both while they are deployed and when their return.
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Senator Coleman is extremely proud to represent a state that is a national leader in the production and consumption of renewable fuels.
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Norm Coleman has worked hard on behalf of sportsmen and women across this state to preserve the natural resources and rights that they hold dear. As a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, some of Norm’s proudest accomplishments have centered on helping hunters and fishermen protect their way of life, while ensuring that they’re able to pass their outdoor tradition on to future generations.
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