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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SECURES AGRICULTURAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR 36 MINNESOTA COUNTIES -- September 6, 2006 |
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| Today Governor Tim Pawlenty received notice from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns that the Governor's request to make 36 Minnesota counties federal agricultural disaster areas has been granted. This declaration will allow drought-impacted farmers and ranchers to receive low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY PUSHES CONGRESS FOR FEDERAL DROUGHT ASSISTANCE -- September 5, 2006 |
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| Saying that "disaster assistance legislation is imperative," Governor Tim Pawlenty today urged Congressional leaders to pass a bill aiding farmers and ranchers suffering from this summer's severe drought. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- August 30, 2006 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the verdict in the case of Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., a convicted sex offender found guilty of kidnapping resulting in the death of Dru Sjodin. |
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PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES FOURTH ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S DEER HUNTING OPENER IN ROCHESTER AREA -- August 30, 2006 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced that the fourth annual Governor's Deer Hunting Opener will be held in the Rochester area on Saturday, November 4. |
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A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- August 29, 2006 |
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| The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the USDA announcement of $780 million of new, unused and accelerated funds for farmers and ranchers impacted by the 2006 drought, including a new $50 million block grant program for states that were especially hard-hit by the drought, including Minnesota. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns made the announcement at a press conference this afternoon in South Dakota. |
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GOVERNOR PAWLENTY ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL EVENT AT STATE CAPITOL -- August 24, 2006 |
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| Governor Tim Pawlenty today invited Minnesotans to come together to remember the heroes and victims of September 11th, 2001 at a memorial event marking the five-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. |
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