The Rochester Post Bulletin reports Walz unveils legislation to increase veterans' access to health. The article reviews Walz's efforts on behalf of veterans:
. . .Walz said making it easier and affordable for veterans to receive appropriate health care is the government's obligation.
"You were hurt serving the nation; you should not have to pay for that," Walz told veterans in Austin. "You paid that fee when you raised your hand and swore yourself into service."
During his first [term] in Congress, Walz has pushed for additional support for veterans, including the largest funding increase for the Veterans Administration in its 77-year history. He also advocated for programming that would help ease soldiers' transitions between active and veteran status. . . .
After reading an earlier Austin Herald story, the Minnesota First blogger writes that Walz Stands Up For Veterans.
Congressman Walz was talking to educators in Owatonna, the People's Press reports in Walz touts changes for NCLB on Owatonna:
U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn. — a former teacher himself — considers teachers and educators to be his most important colleagues.
Like most educators, Walz favors reforms to the federal No Child Left Behind law, along with more funding in early childhood education.
“For democracy to move forward, our students must be educated,” he said.
Walz, who formerly taught geography at Mankato West High School, addressed educators Monday at Owatonna High School. He is the only teacher elected to Congress who has taught under No Child Left Behind. The law ensures that every student in the country be proficient in math, reading and writing by 2014.
Read the rest at the Owatonna People's Press. The paper also says that Klobuchar and Walz staffers heard suggestions for changing food programs in Voters seek provisions in Farm Bill.
Sam Hagedorn is star-struck at the DNC, according to the Post Bulletin article, Political star power dazzles 18-year-old delegate.
Terry Morrow's campaign site looks at how the Minnesota Prairie Line Meeting Leads to Exciting Coalition for Economic Growth.
The Stewartville Star reports About 500 attend local rally for Minnesota Patriot Guard. The group:
attends funerals for fallen soldiers at the request of the soldiers' families. It displays flags to comfort families and also hosts welcome-home celebrations for servicemen and women.
Photo: From the Austin Herald article, veterans listening to Congressman Walz outside the Mower County Courthouse.
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