Coleman looks on as President Bush signs into law the Childhood Cancer Act. He has been actively working to pass the bill since he first introduced it in March of 2006. It provides $30 million per year through 2013 to establish special programs of research excellence in the area of pediatric cancers; create a national childhood cancer database; and increase information support for families affected by childhood cancer.

Senator Coleman visits with employees at Lou-Rich Engineering and Manufacturing in Albert Lea to discuss energy concerns and the importance of increased domestic energy production to America’s manufacturing economy.

Senator Coleman visits Mankato Implement to discuss energy concerns and the importance of increased domestic energy production to America’s farm and rural economy.

On July 2nd, Senator Norm Coleman traveled to Rochester to meet with Midwest Specialized Transportation employees to discuss the widening impact of skyrocketing energy costs. During his visit, Coleman outlined his comprehensive legislation to address our energy security needs by increasing domestic energy production, expanding renewable and alternative energy sources, and emphasizing technological solutions.

On May 19, Senator Norm Coleman traveled to Moorhead to discuss the farm bill with representatives from the Farm Bureau and other agricultural industry leaders.