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Senator Amy Klobuchar's Public Statements on Veterans

Amy Klobuchar
Full Name: Amy Klobuchar
Office: U.S. Senate (MN) - Sr, Democratic/Farmer/Labor
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2018
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: John Bessler; 1 Child: Abigail
Birth Date: 05/25/1960
Birth Place: Plymouth, MN
Home City: Minneapolis, MN
Religion: Congregationalist

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May 24, 2013 Klobuchar Introduces Package of Legislation to Support Veterans Washington, DC
April 12, 2013 Klobuchar Pushes to Take Better Care of Vets Unknown
March 25, 2013 Klobuchar, Tester Introduce Legislation to Help Wrongly Discharged Veterans Get the Benefits They Deserve Washington, DC
Jan. 10, 2013 Hoeven, Klobuchar: FY 2013 Funding from Congress Supports Expanded Mental Health Services for Veterans Fargo, ND
Dec. 12, 2012 Klobuchar Statement on Decline in Number of Homeless Veterans Washington, DC
Oct. 6, 2012 Twin Cities - Senate Race: Amy Klobuchar has Plans to Solve 'Big Issues,' Too Unknown
Sept. 28, 2012 Letter to The Honorable Jessica L. Wright, Assistant Secretary of Defense Washington, DC
Sept. 28, 2012 Klobuchar's Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Servicemembers Headed to President's Desk to Be Signed Into Law Washington, DC
Sept. 21, 2012 Klobuchar Introduces Legislation with Bipartisan Group of Senators to Cut Red Tape for Servicemembers Washington, DC
Sept. 19, 2012 Veterans Job Corps Act Unknown
Sept. 12, 2012 Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012--Motion to Proceed Washington, DC
Aug. 6, 2012 Klobuchar's Bipartisan Bill to Support Homeless Veterans Signed Into Law Unknown
Aug. 1, 2012 Klobuchar's Bipartisan Bill to Support Homeless Veterans Headed to President's Desk to Be Signed Into Law Washington, DC
July 19, 2012 Klobuchar's Bipartisan Bill to Support Homeless Veterans Passes Senate Washington, DC
May 25, 2012 Klobuchar, Kline Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Minnesota Soldiers Receive Full Benefits Signed into Law Washington, DC
May 17, 2012 Klobuchar's Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Minnesota Soldiers Receive Full Benefits Passes Senate, Headed to President's Desk to be Signed into Law Washington, DC
March 31, 2012 Pioneer Press - Ruben Rosario: 'Angels' Step in to Keep Saint Paul Couple in Their Home Unknown
March 28, 2012 Senators Introduce Legislation to Ease Hiring Process for Veterans Washington, DC
March 28, 2012 Senators Klobuchar, Snowe, Nelson, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation Helping Veterans Use Skills Learned in Military to Get Good Jobs Washington, DC
Feb. 29, 2012 Klobuchar Honored for Work on Behalf of Minnesota's Veterans Washington, DC
Feb. 28, 2012 Klobuchar: New Tax Credit Will Help Minnesota Businesses Hire Veterans Washington, DC
Feb. 9, 2012 Snowe, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Accelerate Commercial Driver's License Procedures for Veterans Washington, DC
Feb. 9, 2012 Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Ensure Memorial Rifle Squads Can Keep Their Preferred Ceremonial Rifles Washington, DC
Dec. 29, 2011 President Signs Into Law Klobuchar-Collins Provisions Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault Washington, DC
Nov. 30, 2011 Sexual Assault in the Military Washington, DC
Nov. 9, 2011 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act Washington, DC
Oct. 1, 2011 Echo Press - New Law Helps Returning Soldiers Get Jobs Unknown
Sept. 13, 2011 Klobuchar, Enzi Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Job Opportunities for Veterans Washington, DC
Aug. 30, 2011 Klobuchar Speaks to Veterans at American Legion National Convention Minneapolis, MN
June 29, 2011 Klobuchar Announces Bipartisan Bill to Support Homeless Veterans Passes Committee Washington, DC
May 19, 2010 Committee Considers Klobuchar, Johanns, & Murray Bill to Develop Premier Web Site for Veterans Washington, DC
April 20, 2010 Senators Murray, Klobuchar, Begich and Murkowski Introduce Bi-Partisan Comprehensive Veterans Employment Bill Washington, DC
March 30, 2010 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Recruit Health Professionals to Serve at Veterans' Medical Facilities Washington, DC
Dec. 7, 2009 Klobuchar Files Amendment to Reduce Paramedic Shortages in Rural Communities and Increase Jobs for Veterans Washington, DC
Nov. 16, 2009 Military Transition Washington, DC
Aug. 20, 2009 Klobuchar: New GI Bill to Offer Improved Education Benefits for Military Veterans Minneapolis, MN
May 8, 2009 Hearing of the Joint Economic Committee - The April 2009 Employment Situation Washington, DC
Sept. 18, 2008 The Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act Washington, DC
July 25, 2008 Klobuchar Urges VA to Reverse Course, Permit Voter Registration Efforts in Veterans' Facilities Washington, DC
May 22, 2008 Klobuchar Helps Secure Improved Education Benefits for Military Veterans Washington, DC
May 8, 2008 Senators Klobuchar, Enzi, Harkin and Representatives Herseth Sandlin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Become Civilian Paramedics Washington, DC
May 2, 2008 Hearing of the Joint Economic Committee - The April 2008 Employment Situation Washington, DC
April 22, 2008 Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act--Motion To Proceed Unknown
April 22, 2008 Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act--Motion To Proceed--Continued Washington, DC
July 10, 2007 Sen. Klobuchar Highlights Economic Development, Farm & Veterans Issues During Northern MN Tour Washington, DC
May 17, 2007 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, And Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 Washington, DC
May 1, 2007 Senator Klobuchar Speaks Out Against Bush's Expected Veto on Troop Funding Bill Unknown
March 28, 2007 U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, And Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 Washington, DC
March 21, 2007 Klobuchar Pushes for More Vets Funding Unknown
March 21, 2007 Congressional Budget For The United States Government For Fiscal Year 2008 Washington, DC

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